Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone & Fermanagh
Omagh Distriet Masonie Charity Committee
.. TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REP:ORT
AND
STAIIMENT OF RECEIPTS, PAYMENTS
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2022
Northern Ireland Charity number: NIC 105680
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a) Charity Information
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b) Trustees, Report
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c) Independent Examiners Report
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d) Receipts and Payment Account
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e) Statement of Assets and Liabilities
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Notes to the Accounts
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Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone & Fermanagh
Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee
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Northern Ireland Charity number:
NIC 105680
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Chairperson:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Mr James Benjamin McBain
Mr Harry Friar
Mr Alastair Patterson
Mr Samuel Clyde
Address:
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18 Elmwood Green
Erganagh
Castlederg
Co Tyrone
BT817GY
Independent Examiners:
Watson & Colhoun,
Unit B15 Omagh Business Complex
Great Northern Road
Omagh
BT78 SLU
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Provineial Grand Lodge of Tyrone & Fermanagh
Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee
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The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets
and Liabilities for Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee for the year ending 31st December
2022.
The Charitys objects are as follows:
l. The Relief of Poverty of Freemasons. their wives. children and families and the families and
widows of deceased Freemasons whether situated in Ireland or overseas.
2. The Advancement of Health or Saving of Lives by providing funding to facilitate Medical
Research in Ireland.
3. The Advancement of Health or Saving of Lives by providing Teddies for children attending
hospital Emergency Departments throughout Ireland in severe distress and who in the
opinion of medical staff would benefit from a teddy to alleviate distress and thereby assist
staff in their treatment.
Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee oversees and co-ordinates the raising of funds for
several charitable purposes by Twelve Lodges who are all represented on the Committee. Funds
are raised by the individual lodges by voluntary givin& donations and fundraising. These funds
are then channelled through the committee where if possible gift aid is claimed and added to the
amounts received and then forwarded to our administrators for allocation. In addition we co-
operate with other Charity Committees who operate in the Masonic Province ofTyrone and
Fermanagh. Members ofthe Committee are kept aware ofthe needs of the various charitable
purposes we support and are encouraged in the raising of funds.
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Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee
Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee has continued to address its purposes as laid out
in their Constitution by contributing to the following:
Virtorla Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund which exists to provide relief for distressed
Freemasons, their wives/parcners and children who are experiencing financial hardship by way
of annuities.
Masonic Welfare Fund which exists to relieve poverty, sickness. hardship and distress
amongst Freemasons and their dependents who may not meet the criteria ofother Masonic
Funds and also contributes to other non-masonic Charities.
Tyrone & Fernianagh Benevolent Fund which provides temporary and emergenry relief to
distressed Freemasons and their families.
Joseph Karniel Fund which provides temporary and emergenry reliefto distressed
Knightmasons and their families.
Freemasons of Ireland Medical Research Fund whose purpose is to facilitate medical
research in Ireland.
Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) whose purpose is for the benefit of sick children through the
purchase and supply of Teddy Bears to Hospital Accident and Emergency Departments so that
medical/nursing staff can give these at their discretion to children that are adrnitted in severe
distress and where staff feel that a Teddy to cuddle will help alleviate stress and assist them in
their important work. Our local hospitals supplied are the South West Acute Hospital and the
Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.
Harold Mcmaster Taggart Fund which provides financial assistance to relatives of members of
the Order of the Temple who are embarking on Post Graduate Education.
The committee at all times have had regard for the Public Benefit Guidance as issued by the
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland in all decisions where the guidance was relevanL
Our Financial position has been maintained in accordance with the guidelines as set out in our
Constitution.
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The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include an improved standard of living and
greatly reduced levels of stress and anxiety not only for the recipient but also for the recipient's
dependants. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from the recipients and those
directly involved in administering the funds. This purpose does not lead to harm. The
beneficiaries of this purpose are Freemasons, their wives. children and families and the families
and widows of deceased Freemasons whether situated in Ireland or Overseas. There is no
private benefit from this purpose apart from costs associated with its administration.
The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include a better understanding of medical
conditions and diseases and improved treatments. These benefits are demonstrated through
new and improved treatments and procedures being used by our medical professionals. Jn
implementing any new procedure or treatment there will always be a potential for harm
through unintended side effects however the potential benefits will outweigh the risk of harm.
The beneficiaries are persons carrying out Medical Research in Ireland. There no private benefit
from this purpose.
The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include alleviating the distress being suffered
by a child who through illness or injury has been brought to a hospital emergency departmenL
When the child is less distressed the parent or guardian benefits, the staff in turn benefit by
being able to treat the child more easily and more quickly which then means that other patients
benefit by not having to wait as long as they might have. These benefits are demonstrated
through feedback from parents, guardians, hospital staff and other patients. This purpose does
not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are children attending hospital emergency
departments in Ireland in a distressed state and who in the opinion of staff would benefit from
being given a teddy. There is no private benefit from this purpose.
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The Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee has considered the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during
the year have helped to achieve the Charity's objectives and activities. as well as providing
public benefiL
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Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee
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It the policy of Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee to distribute all monies before the
end of the Financial Year {31/1212022) and only maintsin a minimal balance in the account at
the year end.
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The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the statement of receipts
and payments and statement of assets and liabilities in accordance with the applicable law and
regulations.
The Law applicable to Charities in Northern Ireland with Income of less that £250,000.00
requires the Trustees to prepare a statement of receipts and payments and a statement of assets
and liabilities for each financial year.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the Charitys transactions and disclose with reasonable accurary at any time the assets
and liabilities of our Charity- Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee. They are also
responsÉble for saFeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Signed:
V.W.Bro. lame5 B. McBain
Chairperson (Trustee)
W.Bro. Alastair Patterson
Treasurer (Trustee)
Date: 21si lune 2023
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Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone & Fermanagh
Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee
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I report on the accounts of Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee for the year ended 31st
December 2022. which comprises the Statement of Receipts and Payments and Statement of
Assets and Liabilities, and the related notes.
Respective responsibilities of Charity Trnstees and Examiner
The Charity Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
Section 64(3) of the Charities Art (Northern Ireland) 2008. The Charity Trustees consider that an
audit is not requRred for thisyear undersection 65(2) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
(the Charities Act] and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act,. and
To State whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland. An examination includes a review of the accounting records
kept by the Charity and a cornparison of the Accounts presented with those records. It also
included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking
explanations from you as Charity Trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken
do not provide evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given
as to whether the accounts present a'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters
set out in the next statement.
Independent Exarniners Statement
In connection with my examination. no matter had come to my attention:
Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
To keep accounting records in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act and
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Charities Act 2008 have not been met: and
To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Nial Colhoun (for Watson & Colhoun)
Relevant professional quallfication: ACA
Address:
Unit B15 Omagh Business Complex, Great Northern Road, Omagh, BT78 SLU
Date:
22nd June 2023
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Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee
PTSA
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YEAR E
31st
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Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Fuuds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Receipts
Donations and GiftAid
11,226
11,226
11,611
Bank Interest
20
20
Total RecelptS
20
11,226
11,246
11,617
Payments
Charitable Donations
12.357
12.357
11,611
Other Expenditure
Total Payments
12,357
12,357
11,611
Exce55 of Receipts over
payments for the year
20
-1.131
-I,iii
Transfers to / (from) Funds
(Deficit)/Surplus for the Year
20
-1,131
-I,iii
Reconcilfiation of Funds
Totsl Funds brought forward
2,478
2,478
2,472
(Deficit)ISurplus for the Year
20
.1.13 1
-I,iii
Totsl Funds carrled forward
20
1,347
1,367
2,478
Approved by Trustees on the 21st lune 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
Signed:
Rt.W.Bro. lames B. McBain
Chairperson (Trustee)
W.Bro. Alastair Patterson
Treasurer (Trustee)
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2022
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at the Year ended 31st December 2022
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted Endo￿llent
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Cash Funds
Current Accounts
20
1,347
1,367
2,478
Deposit Account
Total Cash Funds
20
1,347
1,367
2,478
Assests retained for the
Charities own use
Approved by Trustees on the 21st lune 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
Signed:
Rt.W.Bro. lames B. McBain
Chairperson {Trustee)
W.Bro. Alastair Patterson
Treasurer (Trustee)
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Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee
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l. Accounting Policles
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation
of the Receipts 2nd Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Statement of Receipts and Payments
All items of income and expenditure included within the Statement of Receipts and Payments
have been accounted for on a cash receipts basis.
Statement of Assets and Liabilitfies
retai
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The Charity has no legal title to the propety the Charity operates from.
Fund Accounting
Funds are classified as either restrirted funds or unrestricted funds, which are defined as
follows:
Restricted Funds:
Restricted funds are funds subject to specific requirements as to their use which may be
declared by the donor or with their authority or created through legal processes, but within the
wider objectives of the Charity Committee.
Unrestricted Funds:
Unrestricted funds are expendable at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the
objectives of the Charity. If parts of the unrestrirted funds are eannarked at the discretion of
the Trustees for a particular purpose. they are designated as a separate fund. The designation
has an administrative purpose only and does not legally restrict the Trustees discretion to apply
the funds.
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Omagh District Masonic Charity Committee
2. Movement in Funds
At I lanuary
2022
Incoming
Resources
Outgolng
Resources
Transfer At 31 December
2022
Restricted Funds
,' General Account
2.478
11,226
-12,357
1,347
Total Restricted Funds
2.478
11.226
-12.357
1,347
Unrestricted Funds
l General Funds
20
20
Total Unrestricted Fund5
20
20
Endowment Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2,478
11,246
-12,357
1,367
General Fund: This is for the day to day running of the Charity.
3. Transactions with the Trustees
No Trustee received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year.
No Trustee or a person related to a trustee had any personal interest in any Contract or
transaction entered into by the Charity during the year.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees & Omagh District Masonfc Charity Committee
Signed:
V.W.Bro. James B. McBain
Chairperson (Trustee)
ro. Alastair Patterson
Treasurer (Trustee)
Date: 21st lune 2023
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