Down Cornmunity Health Committee Charity Reg. No.: NIC 105101 Trustees, Annual Report Financial year 6 April 2023 to 5 April 2024 Pur oses of the chari The Objects are to promote and achieve- a. on an ongoing basis the preservation, retention and enhancement of the Down Hospitals and Community services in the Area of Benefrt, and . as the case May be, the renewal, extension, refurbishment. upgrading, equipping and replacement of the Down Hospitals. Main activities of the chari In connection with the furtherance or attainment of the Objects, the society may do and exercise all or any of the following powers: il. 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. filrns and videos: ill. hold conferences, meetings. lectures, exhibitions. consultations and discussions- iii). take such artion, including legal action, as 15 necessary to ensure that the public case for the preservation, retention and enhancement of the Down Hospitals and Community setvices in the Area of Benefit are effectively promoted and protected; iv). give and exchange information 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 vi). place any moneys of the Society whtch are not immediately required in an interest bearing account. Main achievements in the ear We have continued to maintain the high profile of the campaign in support of local health services. We have continued to engage with politicians and public health administrators at the highest levelsto influence service provision in the area, especially as regards the need to restore 24 hour emergency department services at the Downe Hospital.
Public Benefit re uirement During the year. theTrustees have had regard to the Charity Commisston's Public Benefit requirement statutory guidance. Financial Position The financial position is outlined in the charitVs financial statements for the year. The deficit for the Ih yearwas £42312023 deficit £772). Reserves at 5 April 2024 were £3,580 (2023 £4,775}. TheTrustees were satisfied with the progress made during the year. Reserves Poli Reserves will continue to be used to fvrther the Socievs objects, primarily in meeting the costs of promotion and advertising. Cash reserves will continue to be plad in an interest bearing account. How the chari is constituted The Society is governed by its constitution which was updated in July 2016. Address c/0 4-6 Market Lane, Downpatrick, Co Down 8T30 6TH Trustees Eamonn McGrady {Chairperson) Colin McGrath MLA Macartan Digney Aidan Harris Carrie-Ann Rogan Micheal Rowan Ann Trainor John Trainor signed on behalf of the Trustees of t)own Community Health Committee Eamonn McGrad (Chairperson) Date: