Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended . 31 December 2023
The trustees of Ballinamallard Historical Society are pleased to present the annual report
and statements of Receipts, Payments, Assets and Liabilities for the year ended 31
December 2023.
Objectives and Activities
To further the knowledge of history and heritage of our community
The charitable purpose of the Ballinamallard Historical Soclety has been advanced by .
l. Researching the history of the area
2, Collectin8 and recording loca I historical knowledgelfolklore from local Individuals.
3. Cataloguing articles, photos and other memorabilia for future generations.
4. Sharing the accumulated knowledge with the public at large and especially the local
primary school.
5. Promotin8 local history & culture by holding regular meetin85 Wlth invited speakers
sharing their particular knowledge or expertise to members of the public who
choose to attend.
6. Preservation/restoration of local heritage sites eg Ma8heracross Old Graveyard.
Achlevements, performan￿ and publlc beneflt
The direct benefits flowing from the above lead to a much greater awareness of the arts,
culture and heritage. Much work has been carried out in restoring the Old Graveyard at
Ma8heracross, however a number of factors, not least the weather, prevented the
completion of the project last summer.
Goln8 COn￿rn.
The trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year and are mindful that funding has been
received for a project that has to be completed in the next financial year. They are satisfied
that there are adequate funds in place to ensure that the Society can continue its activities
and the financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2023 can be signed off as a
going concern.
Strurture. Governan￿ and Management
Governing Document and Constitution of the Society
The Constitution of Ballinamallard Historical Society {Revised 2510112016)

Organizational 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 everits 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 of the constitution.
Compllance wlth publlc benefit
The Society has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Nl's guidance on
good benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to
achieve its objectives and attivities as well as providing public benefit.
Statement of Trustee's Responslblllties
The trustees have prepared the Trustee's Report and the Statement of Receipts & Payments
and statement of Assets and Liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
We are grateful to Mr Richard 8oles for his examination of the Accounts in accordance with
Regulation.
The trustees are satisfied that the accounting records are sufficient to show and explain the
Society's transactions with reasonable accuracy, They are also satisfied that the assets of
the Society are intact and have taken reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
Sl8ned on behalf of the Trustees:
Audrey Hetherington (Treasurer)
Jim Maclaine (Chairman)