Tru5tees' Report
The boanl presenl thelf repon and iudired accounts loi the year ended 31° October 2023.
Oblerts and Acthrfiles
Promote the benefrt of the inhabitants of the Kilmacrew area and Its environs In Cort•et. Killanev,
Knocksonn and Scofvan (hereafter desuibed as.the area of benefifl without distinction of age, sex.
race. disability. ￿lItIcal. religious or other opinion. 11 will do so by assoaating ihe sLltutory
authorities. voluntary organisations and inhabilants In a Common effort lo advarKe education and to
provide faolities in ihe Interest of the social welfare. education. reueation or other leisure-time
occupation with ihe objert of improving ihe conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Establish a Community Development Iniilalive and to Co-operate with other relevant organisations
in the prornotion of activtties by the Group and its constituent bodies in lurtherance of the above
Advan￿ knowledge a￿1 appreaèiion of the Ul￿er-s¢Ots language and culture to encourage
undefstsndin8 and acceptan￿ of all indigenotss cultures lo the area of benefrL
Charitable Purposes
Puf
The direct benefrt flowlng from this is a safe and neutral facility for residents of the said area of benefit to
use the Meeting5 or training courses with various educational or government bodies. The benefit is
evidenced by word of mouth Irom ihe attendees, and feedback. after using the centre, from the
organisational bodies. Thi5 purpose does not lead to any hami. The benefrt 15 for all inhabitants within the
environs of Corbet. Killaney. Knock8orm and Scolvan. A prNate benefit flowing from this is purely incidental
and necessary. so that the benefit is available to all.
Another direa benefrt is a united community. which has come logether as 0￿. to achieve its tsrgets. Further
benefit is a more vibrant and inclusive S￿Iety via the educational pro8rammes and recreational activities.
These beneftts are evidenced through the d5verse set up wthin the Organi￿tiOn. a150 through feedback
generated from the activities13id on by the organisation. These benefits are for all residents within Corbd.
Killaney, Knock8orm and Scolyan area. Private benefits fTom these are purely incidental and necessary to
any group mernber, as family members of all can avail of any opportunities arising.
Pur
se Two
The direct benefit flowtng from this is a more Infomied society and healthier community lifestyle, giving
them a better standard of livrng conditions and enwronment. This is evidenced by feedback, both qualitative
and quantitative. This benefit is for all within Corbet. Killaney. Knockgomi and Scofvan cornmunity. The
privaie benefit for Group mernbers is in line with the rest of the community. whith is gaining a healthier
lifestyle. and bein8 better infonned. Thls Is purety incidental and r￿ssary so that the benefit is available
to all.

Athle¥ements
We have provided dean and modem fxilities circa I2(￿ for cornrnun￿ use thfoughout the yeai
In the Kilmactew area of south Down with a catthment area of a 9 mile radius of our faality with
estimated potential beneficiaries in excess of 51x1 people.
We have laulitated a number of Private fvnttion&
We facilitale a local men's group on a monthly basls.
We laolitsted a Tractor Run ta raise lunds for a local young person who su5talned serious liftr
changing injuTies.
We are endeaw)UriWd to raise cornrnuniry morale after the Covid pandemic.
Public 8eThefits
We have provided a facility for groups. individuals and professTronal organiytions lor over 250
beneficiaries,
Kilrnacrew & Distrirt Rural Community Group is a constituted communtty organisation. The organisation is
registered wrth the Charity Commission for Northem I￿land and its number i5 NIC103702. The organisation
was formed on @h September 2tX15 and its governin8 instrument is the constitution.
The governing tthly is the I￿rd of whose mernber5 are listed a5
l. Kenny Mccahon Chair
2. Bertie McRoberts Vice Chair
3. Sally Mccahon Secretary

Respoftslbllltles ol the Boanl
The Irustees are reswn5ible lor preparin8 the Trustees. ReFKbfl and the Financlal 5tstements In accordance
with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kin8dorn Generally Accepted
Accounti￿ Prxticel.
Cornpany law requires the tharity trustees to prepa￿ finanoal ststements for eath year. which gi¥* a truer
and fair view of the stale of affairs ol the chariLible company and the incomin8 resources and appllcation of
resources. including the income and expenditure. lor the perrod.
In preparin8 these finanoal rtaiements. the trustee5 are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistently.
ObseThe the methLNls and princip￿ in the applicable Charitie5 SORP,
Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudenL
Prepare the finanaal statements on the going concem basis. unless itls inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are ￿SPOnSible for keeping adequate accounting records thatare sufficient to show and explain
the charirfs tran5artions, ènd disclose. with reasonable accuracy at lime. the financial position of the
charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wrth the Companie5 Act 2￿6. They
are also responsible for 5afeguardinE the assets of the charity and. hence, fortaking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detertbon of fraud and other irregularities.
This fepon was appro%*d by the board on 131h No¥tmber 2023
Signed on behalf of the trt￿tee$
Kenny Mccahon