Utrendsetters ontta 053) Trustee's Annual Report nny gel The trustees present their Trustee's Annual Report prepared in accordance with charities SORP (effective January 2019) and the independent examined statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. Structure, Governance and Management Trendsetters (Age Concern) Irvinestown is governed by Its constitution that was adopted on 29 June 2016. Trendsetters (Age Concern) Irvinestown is a charity registered in Northern Ireland (No. 105533). ‘The trusteesat the date of this report and those who served during the financial year are listed below, together with the dates of any changes.
(Charity trustees for the year ended 31 March 2023 and appointed since the year-end
Mrs Martha Balfour (Chairperson)
Mr Seamus Dorls (Vice-chairperson)
Mrs Joan Thompson (Hon. Secretary)
Mrs Maureen Swift (Assistant Secretary) Miss Anna Beacom (Hon. Treasurer)
Ms Marjorie Altken (Assistant Treasurer)
Dr Margaret Eliott (retired February 2023) Mrs Ruby Allen
Ms Lenni Reid Ms Mary Donnelly
Ms Margaret Maguire Mrs Eileen Tuer Mrs Ann Shaw,
Ms Sharon Duncan Principal Address 23 salloon Road salloon Ballinamallard
Co. Fermanagh BT94 2WT
Skrendsetters age concern Norther rand registered charty[(No.][105533)]
Objectives and[Activities]
Charitable Objectives.
“The group is established to promote the welfare of the aged in a manner[deemed] by[law] to be charitable and wil seek to advance[education][and] to promote[the] preservation[and] protection of[health] among people aged[55][or] over[In][Irvinestown][and][ the][surrounding][area] and in particular:
(2) To organise such specific services and activities[for] the well-being[of][older] people as are desirable. (b) To serve as a centre[for] information[for] thos interested In the welfare of older people. and to provide networking opportunities. {c) To[focus] attention on the[needs] of and[services] available[for][oder][people] by promoting[or] helping promote[research,] conferences, exhibitions, lectures, and training courses. (¢) To bring together representation of local voluntary agencies, statutory[bodies,][and] individuals in furtherance of the above. Public Benefit Statement Our members are engaged[in] the[local] community[on][a] weekly[basis][through][the][club.] This. gives them a chance to improve[their] skills,[physical][and][mental.][Their][ health][and][wellbeing] are improved[by] being[a][member][of][this] group[and][taking] part[in][our][activities.][The][awareness] of local community issues[is] enhanced, and they have[been] given a[voice] locally. ‘The above benefits can be demonstrated by the ongoing regular hgh[attendance] at the[club.] Ifthe club wasnot benefiting[older] people,[then] they[wouldn't][come.][We] are[well][respected] in our local community, and we are often[consulted] by statutory agencies[when][they][are] planning policies etc. ‘We are actively involved with Age NI, Age Sector Platform and South West Age Partnership[in] developing services[for] older people[and] our[opinions] are[sought on] regular basis[from these.] regional bodies. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose[include] increasing older[people's] access[to] education and training opportunities; older people[will] ain skills and knowledge through our training and education programme.[These][benefits][are][evidenced] by the programmes we run for our members including[IPad] Training;[mobile] phone training;[craft][classes;] health[quizzes] and motor skils development. These are all activities which wil help our members in this technological age. We consult with statutory providers and other community organisations to develop our own health promotion programmes.[This][is] developed solely[with] our[members][in][mind.][This] addresses physical, mental,[and][emotional][health][in][a] non-threatening environment. The direct benefits to flow from this include improvedphysical,[mental] and emotional health; living longer and participation[In][local] society;[an][increased][awareness][and][improved][health]
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for an individual older person. These benefits are[evidenced] by[the][activity] programmes we organise.
We conduct regular evaluations of our activities with our members. We also work closely with the local Health Trust in the promotion of health and promote new programmes, suchas Falls Prevention, many[of] our[members][have] completed[thi] training, we[also][have] developed a walking group[and][have][trained][walk][leaders] to[assist][with][this.][No][harm][arises][from] any[of] the purposes. The beneficiaries are older people aged fifty-five orover in the Irvinestown area. There[is] no private benef.
Summary[of][Main][Activities]
Asa group, we run activity programmes, health programmes and[information] sessionsfor any. person[over][ the] age[of][fifty-five][in][ the][Irvinestown][area.] Examples of activities include mobile ‘hone training; craft classes; health quizzes, motor skils development,[iPad] training, walking groups.
We work with other bodies such as statutory bodies, community organisations and[the] local Health Trusts to promote the interests of older persons in the area and function as a voice for older persons.
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Northern rand egstred char (No. 103533)
Key activitiesin this year
Financ review
During the year ended[[31]][[March]][[2023]] activities retumed to pre-pandemic[levels,][due][the] lifting of[[COVID]] 19 restrictions. Regular meetings were[[held]] throughout[[the]] year[[and]][[the]][[committee]] metonon a regular basis to[[discuss]] business[[matters.]] Meals were able o o resume at[[the]] Bawnacre[[In]][[Ivinestown.]] During the year several[successful][trips][and][events][were][organised] by the committee, luding: + walkat Blessingbourne Estate «trp[to][Coleman's] Garden Centre, Templepatrick + an aftemaon[tea] party to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee «up[to][Tropical][World,][Letterkenny] «Halloween party «Christmas[dinner] in[Mahor's][Hotel] « Ardhowen theatre trip During the year the association[successfully][applied][for][and][received][funding][of][£850][from] the St. Anne's Catherdral sitout which was used towards entertainment and meals for members. Income has Increased ths year[to][£6,860][(2022][-][£3,837).] As activites increased during the year,[further] funds were received from members towards outings, entertainment and lunches. Expenditure has also increased to £9,097 (2022 - £4,960), However, expenditure[had] been depressed in the prior[couple] ofyears because of the COVID-19 pandemic The group maintains3 strong reserve[and][the][trustees][continue][to][manage][the][resources][of] the organisation[in] an efficient[and][sustainable][manner.] The trustees do not foresee any Issues[with][the] group[continuing] in the foreseeable[future.] Reserves policy, Trendsetters (Age Concern)[Ininestown][have] reserves policy,[which][requires][that][ reserves] are built or[maintained] at[a][level][which][ensures][ that][the][organisation's][core][activites][could] continue during a period of unforeseen difficulties and that the organisation's[known] liabilities vil[be] paid should the organisation cease[to][operate.] Future plans Trendsetters (Age[Concern)] Invinestown[plan] to continue to focus on controling costs, while: maintaining high[standards][of][service][to][our][beneficiaries.]
During the year ended[[31]][[March]][[2023]] lifting of[[COVID]] 19 restrictions.
Regular meetings were[[held]] throughout[[the]] year[[and]][[the]][[committee]] metonon a regular basis to[[discuss]] business[[matters.]] Meals were able o o resume at[[the]] Bawnacre[[In]][[Ivinestown.]]
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Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements In accordance with applicable[law] and regulations.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the[financial] statements comply with[all] appropriate regulations. They are[also] responsible[for] safeguarding the assets[of] the charity[and][hence][for] taking[reasonable] steps. for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Insofar as the trustees are aware: © there no relevant information (information needed by the charity's independent ‘examiner in connection with preparing the independent examiner's report)[of ] which the charity's independent examiner is unaware, and © the trustees have taken all the steps that they ought to have takento make themselves aware of any relevant independent examiner information and to
establish that the charity's independent examiner is aware of that information. Approved and adopted on[behalf] of the trustees: £8 Mop THowssed
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