Down Community Health Committee
Trustee< Annual Report
Financial year 6 April 2022 to 5" April 2023
Charity Reg. No.: NIC 105101
Pur
oses of the chari
The Objects a￿ to promote and achieve-
a. on an ongoing bas15 the.preservation, retention and enhancement of the
Down Hospitals and Community seNices in the Area of benefit, and
b. as the case may be, the renewal, extension, refurbishment. upgradin&
equipping and replacement of the Down Hospitals.
Main activities of the charit
In connection with the furtherance or attainment of the Objects, the Society may do and exercise all
or any of the following sy)wers:
i). publish or contribute to the publication of news items for newspapers, documents or other media
and to take part in or contribute to television and radio programmes, films and video5;
ii). hold conferences, meetings, lectures. exhibitions, consultations and discussions.
iii). take such action. including legal action. as is necessary to ensure that the public case for the
preservation, retention and enhancement of the Down Hospitals and Community servios in the
Area of Benefit are effectively promoted and protected,.
iv). give and exchange infomiation and advice and to promote education, knowledge and
understanding in and of any and all aspects of or matters relating to the Society.
v). raise Funds and invite and receive contributions: and
vil. place any moneys of the Society which are not immediately required in an interest bearing
account.
Main achievernents in the
ear
We have continued to maintain the high profile of the campaign in support of local health services.
We continued to campaign for the permanent installation of an MRI scanner at the Downe Hospital.
We have continued to engage with politicians and public health administrators at the highest levels to
influence service provision in the area. especially as regards the need to restore 24 hour emergency
department servi￿5 at the Downe Hospltal.
We have continued to heighten awareness on mental health issues generally and suicide in particular.
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact on our activities throughout the year.

Publlc Benefi
re
uirement
During the year, the Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's Public Benefit requirement
statutory guidance.
Financial Position
The financial position is outlined in the charitws financial statements for the year. The deficit for the
year was £772 {2022 deficit £525). Reserves at 5th April 2023 were £4,003. The Trustees were satisfied
with the progress made during the year.
Re
erve
Poli
Reserves will continue to be used to further the Sociews objects, primarily in meeting the costs of
promotion and advertising. Cash reserves will continue to be placed in an interest bearing account.
How the chari
is constttuted
The Society is governed by its constitution which was updated in July 2016.
Address
clo 21a Market Street. Downpatrick. Co Down BT30 6LP
Trustees
Eamonn McGrady (Chairperson)
Colin McGiath MLA
Macartan Digney
Aidan Harris
Carrie-Ann Rogan
Micheal Rowan
Ann Trainor
John Trainor
Signed on behalf of the Trustees of Down Community Health Committee
Eamonn Mc
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16 January 2024