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 pla￿d 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)
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