Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended . 31 December 2022 The trustees of Ballinamallard Historical Society are pleased to present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for the year ended 31 December 2022. Objectives and Actlvities To further the knowledge of history and heritage of our communlty Unfortunately Covid-19, the global pandemic. wos to continue to ruin activities and only a few indoor meetings were possible in 2022. The charftable purpose of the Ballinamallard Historlcal Society ha5 been advanced by . Researching the history of the area, especially with regarding those involved in WWI. Collecting and recording local historical knowledge/folklore from local individuals. Cataloguing articles, photos and other memorabilia for future generations. Sharing the accumulated knowledge with the public at large and in particular with the senior class in the primary school who were studying local history. Promoting local history & culture by holding re8ular meetings with invited speakers sharing their particular knowledge or expertise to members of the public who chose to attend. (iv) (v) Achievements, Performance & Public Benefit The direct benefits flowin8 from the above lead to a much greater awareness of the arts, culture and heritage. Going Concern The trustees hove reviewed the budgets fvr the yeor aheod and are satisfied that there ore odequate funds in ploce to ensure that the Society con continue its activities and the financial statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2022 con be signed off as a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document and Constitutlon of the Charlty Organisotional Structure The trustees (Committee) will continue to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Society and comprise not less than 5 and not more than 15 members. They will continue to publicise the details of events to the public at large to encourage a good attendance. Special meetings may be convened at any time by the trustees in accordance with 5{c) of the Constitution. Compliance wlth Public Benefit The Society has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the actives entered into during the year have helped to achieve its objectives and activities, as well as providin8 public benefit. Statement of Trustees, Responslbilitles The trustees have prepared the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts and payments and statement of assets and liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations. We are grateful to Mr Richard Boles for his examination of the Accounts in accordance with Regulations. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are satisfied that the accounting records are sufficient to show and explain the Sociews transattions with reasonable accuracy. They are also satisfied that the assets of the Society are intact and have taken reasonable steps for the prevention and detettion of fraud and other irregularities. Slgned on Behalf of the Trustees Audrey Hetherlngton (Treasurer) Henry Robinson (Chainnan) Date . March 2023