Markethill Horse and Pony Drlvlng Club Limited Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 The trustees who are also direclors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report wilh the fana81 statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. The trustees have adopted Ihe provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of RecommeT]ded Praclice appIlble to charities preparing their accounts in a¢cordan* with the Financial ReportirKJ Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effeclive 1 January 2019). INCORPORATION The charitable company incorporated M 18 August 1995. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectlves and aSms (1) The advancemeni of education (2) The advancement of citizenship or community development {3) The addncernent ol amateur sport (4) The advancement of animal welfare Signlflcant activitles (1) Pony drives that take pla every iwo weeks during the summer months. {2) Monthty meetings for members and interested parties that take place Ihroughout the year. (3) EduGatiork21 rId trips, induding visiling veterinary eslablishments. (4) A number of social events open to the general public, including barbecues in the summer and supper dances in the winter month. (5) Other social activities Ihroughout Ihe year. again open lo the general public. that we organise i cooperation with other local community groups Page 1
Markelhllj Horse and Pony Drivlng Club Limited Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Publ1¢ benefit The benefits that flow from our purposes are many and diverse and include members and the general public. Members derive a number of important benefits from the club. These include an increased sense of camaraderie and solidatity that come from collective activities. which members would not be able to undertake as individuals. Members also benefit greatly from an enriching peer-lo-peer learning environment and obtain a sense of empowerment as a result. Memtsers gain In knowledge and experience through the dub, which enhances Ihe safety of drivers and horses alike. Members also benefit by way of increased familiarty with and enjoyment from the countryside. Finalty. members experience improved mobilty and derive health benefits through outdoor activities. These benefits are evidenced Ihrough direct feedback from members at our events and monthly meetings. Another important piece of evldence that the club is produced these benefits is the fact that members stay and new members join year after year. Non-members also enjoy a number of important public benefits. First. the dub leads to an increased interest in equestrian matters and activities among the general public. Second, the club provKdes a space for the general public to come together as spectators al drives, which produces enjoyment in a safe and relaxing environment. Evidence that these latter category of benefrts are produced comes directly from positive feedback from spectators and hlgh attendance levels at our club events. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT GovernSng document The charity is controlled by its governing docurnent. a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited CQTnpany, limited by guarantee. as defined by ihe Companies Act 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Registered Company number N1029866 (Northem Ireland) Reglstered Charlty number 104495 Registered office 24 Beechlands Banbridge Co. Down BT32 3RJ Trustees C McLoughlin R Mayne BEM D Arynstrong Mrs L Dillon Mrs S E Stewart Mrs P Corr Page 2
Markethill Horse and Pony Driving Club Limited Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner S.M. Vint & Company Chartered Certified Accountants 8 Newry Road Banbridge Co. Down BT32 3HN Approved by order of the board of trustees on 28 January 2024 and signed on its behalf by." R Mayne BEM - Trustee Page 3