Older People North West Operating as Age Concern Derry Trustees, Annual Report for year ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and Administrative Details Rcfercnce and administrative details are shown on page l of the financial stateinents. The Trustees The trustees who served at any time during the year were as follows: Donald Richard O'Doherty Roger Bernard O'Dohety Robert Lamont Dunseath Margaret Monica Catherine Boyle Structure, Governance and Management The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by CILarities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effectivc l January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102) ) the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Tlie charity is governed by the trustees who ensure that the charity continues to fulfil its main aims and obj ectives and is run in accordance with company law. Objectives and Activities Objective The main objective of the charity is to improve life for and to Promote the welfare of, older people in the North West. Activities In order to achieve its objcctive the charity a number of activities throughout the year. These activities include: Provision of a meals on wheels service Carers, relief sessions Luncheon club Tca danccs Line dancing Sequence dancing Computer classes Culture tours Bingo Tai-chi Arts and crafts Bowling and curling Social dancing Snooker and billiards Reflexology Walking club
Older People North West Operating as Age Concern Derry Trustees, Annual Report for year ended 31 March 2024 (cont...) Objectives and Activities contAnued... Throughout the year the charity nms a number of competitions and awards ch as:_ Reminiscence Quizzes Gardening club Pensioner of the year Good Neighbour award Befriending Community engagement sessions Health information sessiolls Gardening competition Snooker competition Achievements and Performance The charity is unique in that it is the only single issue voluntary organisation in the area which is solely focused on supporting older people. It is well established and well Iinown in the area for its work in addressing the needs, anxieties, fears, concerns and aspirations of older people from all sections of the community. Financial Review Tlie company's results for the year show an increase in income and an increase in expendittwe. This has resulted in net ingoings for the year of £21,921 (2023 - Net ingoings £23,166). At the year end the company had reserves of £765,769 of which £460,635 relates to restricted funds and £3 05,134 relates to unrestricted funds. £120,000 of the unrestticted fuThd is designated for building repairs. Plans for Future Periods The charity aims to continue to service the needs of older people in the com]nunity. It aims to continue to offer a wide range of services and activities and to meet its objectives of imPToving the life and promoting the welfare of older people in the North West. The Trustees will be diligent and forward thinking when it comes to ensuring that funds are available to continue to meet these objectives and to take advantage of funding opportunities that become available. Independent Examiner Ian McIvor has been reappointed as independent eXniner for the coming year. This report was appmved and authorised for issue by the trustees on 16 September 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Rog rect O'Doherty Robert LaD]ont Dunseath Direet