Trustees, Report
The board present their report and audited accounts for the year ended
31st October 2025.
Objects and Activities
Promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Kilmacrew area and its
environs in Corbet, Killaney, Knockgorm and Scolvan (hereafter described
as "the area of benefiy ) without distinction of age, sex, race, disability,
political, religious or other opinion. It will do so by associating the statutory
authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to
advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of the social
welfare, education, recreation or other leisure-time occupation with the
object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants;
Establish a Community Development Initiative and to co-operate with other
relevant organisations in the promotion of activities by the Group and its
constituent bodies in furtherance of the above objects;
Advance knowledge and appreciation of the Ulster-scots language and
culture to encourage understanding and acceptance of all indigenous
cultures to the area of benefit.
Charitable Purposes
Pur
ose One
The direct benefit flowing from this is a safe and neutral facility for residents of
the said area of benefit to use the meetings or training courses with various
educational or government bodies. The benefit is evidenced by word of mouth
from the attendees, and feedback. after using the centre, from the organisational
bodies. This purpose does not lead to any harm. The benefit is for all inhabitants
within the environs of Corbet, Killaney, Knockgorni and Scolvan. A private benefit
flowing from this is purely incidental and necessary. so that the benefit is
available to all,
Another dirert benefit is a united community, which has come together as one,
to achieve its targets. Further benefit is a more vibrant and inclusive society via

the educational programmes and recreational activities. These benefits are
evidenced through the diverse set up within the organisation, also through
feedback generated from the activities laid on by the organisation. These
benefits are for all residents within Corbet, Killaney, Knockgorm and Scolvan area.
Private benefits from these are purely incidental and necessary to any group
member, as family members of all can avail of any opportunities arising.
Pur
ose Two
The direct benefit flowing from this is a more informed society and healthier
community lifestyle, giving them a better standard of living conditions and
environment. This is evidenced by feedback, both qualitative and quantitative.
This benefit is for all within Corbet, Killaney, Knockgorm and Scolvan community,
The private benefit for Group members is in line with the rest of the community,
which is gaining a healthier lifestyle, and being better informed. This is purely
incidental and necessary so that the benefit is available to all.
Achievements
We have provided clean and modern facilities circa 1200ft for community
use throughout the year in the Kilmacrew area of south Down with a
catchment area of a 9 mile radius of our facility with estimated potential
beneficiaries in excess of 500 people.
We have facilitated a number of private funrtions.
We facilitate a local men's group on a monthly basis.
We have facilitated a Tractor Run where they raised fundsfor Motor Neuron
Disease
We have facilitated a Big Breakfast for local charity B Positive
The upgrading of our hall has been completed and all bricks were raked out
and repointed in the gable and all of the east wall.

Public Benefits
We have provided a facility for groups. individuals and professional
organisations for over 250 beneficiaries.
Corporate Governance
Kilmacrew & District Rural Community Group is a constituted community
organisation. The organisation is registered with the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland and its number is NIC103702. The organisation was formed on
6th September 2005 and its governing instrument is the constitution.
The governing body is the board of whose members are listed as
l. lan Montgomery
2. Bertie McRoberts
3. Sally Mccahon
4. Will MacRoberts
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
This report was approved by the board on 23rd March 2026.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
lan Montgomery
Chair