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CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED
Chartered occountants
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The members, who are also directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act present Iheir report
and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note 1 to accounts
and comply with the Companies Act 2006 and 'Accounting and Reporting by Gharilies: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)°,
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects are specifically restricted to promotion for the benefit of the public of the advancement of
education, the promotion of sustainable development and biological diversity, the advancemenl of rural
regeneration and the conservation. maintenance. impiovement and protection of the physical, natural and built
environment of Ihe Causeway Coasl and Glens. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are as
follows and there has been no change in these during the yeaf.
to advance the education of the public or any local or statutory authority in the principles and practice of
conservation, and the conservalion and prot8ction of wildlife and marine life in an effort to encourage
conservation-
to advance, promole, preserve and further the conservation maintenance and protection of features of
the landscape in the area of benefit with geographical, historic, physiographical or amenity value and to
enhance théir contribution lo axisting environmèntal amenities in the area of benefit for the public
benefit:
to advance the education of the public in subjects relating lo sustainable development and Ihe
protection, management, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment and lo encourage and
promote study and research in such subjects provided that the useful results of such study are
disseminaled to the general public.,
lo advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the directors, may from time to time. decide in
accordance with the law of charity.
The Trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Chartly Commission in deciding what acllvilies the
chafily should undertake.
The direct benefits that flow from CCGHT'S purposes are..
Habitat protection and enhancemenl through measures including establishing habitat management
p'.ans, controlling invasive species and addressing the risk of wild fires.
Protection of native specie5 such a5 the red squirrel and native woodlands.
Improved public access lo the area and mitigation of the impact of increased visitor numbers through
engagement with landowners and the building, maintenance and promotion of paths.
Restoration of the built heritage through the repair of the historic stonewalls and other historic structure5
and monuments in the aiea.
Securing of the living heritage of the area for future generations through the collection and collation of
heritage material.
Sharlng of the heritage of the area for the education and enjoyment of the public Ihrough events,
publications, exhibilions. training courses and volunteering opportunities.
The above will lead to protection of cultural values. heritage and the environment for future generations..
enhanced appreciation and enjoyment of the area; increased social and economic welkbeing of local
communities,. conservation and enh8nrEment of the special qualities of the Causeway Coast and Glens for
current and future generations. development of outdoor skn'lls and actsve lifestyles.

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CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED
hartered c7ccountonts
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Our activities are designed to enhance and proted the environment and contribute to welkbeing. Any potenlial
harms are outweighed by the benefits and alleviated through respecting the rights of all stakeholders, managing
ar￿SS, reducing wildfi'res and controlling invasive species.
The beneficiaries ofthe work ofthe Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust are..
The local population in terms of improved access, heritage events and interprelalion and development of
outdoor skills and active lifestyles.
The general public including out of stale visitors in terms of the conservation of the Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauly as a public assel, improved access to enjoy the area and enhanced appreciation and
enjoyment of the area through providing information on the living heritage, flora and fauna.
Local landowners through the control of unwanted access and the safeguarding of boundaries and
liveslock through the building and repair of paths, stiles and bridges. Local landowners receive a private
benefit through the control of unwanted access and the safeguarding of boundaries and livestock.
There are no private benefits lo any other individuals connected with the organisalion other than the payment of
salaries to slaff which is a necessary r8quirem8nl in order to provide our services and therefore ircidenlal to the
carying oul of our purpose.

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CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED
¢hurtered accovntants
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Achlevements and performance
2023-24 has proven lo be a successful year for Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust. For the firsl time its
income levels have exceeded £1 m leaving the organisalion in a sound financial position. With cash, monies
owed and assets in the region of £500k this leaves the Trust well within the sustainability parameters set out by
the Charity Commission.
CCGHT continues lo work closely with ils key partners in the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Ihe National
Lottery Heritage Fund, Caijseway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Tourism Northern Ireland delivering
wide range of activities and projects that ensure the sound and sustainable management of some of Northern
Ireland'5 most important prolecled areas. promote sustainable and regenerative tourism and rural diversification.
This year CCGHT'S core activities have been primarily funded by NIEA supported by CCG8C and TNI. 2023-24
was Ihe first year of the new S-year strategic support programme under NIEA'S Environment Fund. Due to an
increase in funds available from the Carrier Bag Leyy, funding levels increased from £175k lo £320k per annum.
This has allowed CCGHT lo engage in more strategi¢ activity and has PTovided real security for the organisation
over the medium lem. 11 has resulted in staff gaining more confidence in the slabilily of their own posts resulting
in significant benefits for the organisation.
NIEA funding has meanl that CCGHT has been able lo provide greater focus on Ilie development and ddivery of
management and action plans for the areas 3 AONBS.. AntrTm Coast and Glens. Binevenagh and Causeway
Coast and also the Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast World Heiilage Site. Through the Environment Fund
CCGHT has taken on a renewed role in Marine and Coastal protection. This has resulted in the appointment of
Geoff Nutlall a5 the new Marine and Coastal Manager. Key lo this role will be delivery of CCGHT'S responsibility
for a rejuvenated Rathlin Island Environmental Forum.
The &year funding package has allowed CCGHT to refocus its operational structure in line with its strategic
direction. In addition lo marine matters Geoff Nullall will assume responsibility for the Anlrim Coast and Glens
AONB. Nikki Maguire will focus on the Causeway Coast AONB and the WHS as well as taking the lead in
Geopark development. Andr8w Brallen will retain responsibility for the Binevenagh Landscape Partnership
Schema and AONB.
In 2023-24 il was agreed by all stakeholders thal CCGHT would establish a new Dark Hedges Management
Forum taking over responsibility from Ihe existing Dark Hedges Preservation Trust. While the new body is in the
proGess of being established. CCGHT has, in good faith, taken on responsibility for maintenance of Ihe Bregagh
Road avenue and LTndertaken vital tree maintenance activity as well as respond to the aftermath of Storm Isha.
In total nine trees were removed. Vvhile it is understood that the Dark Hedges has a finite life cycle it is expected
Ihal with proper rnanagemenl and co-operation the life span can be extended ensuring a continuation of the Dark
Hedges experience and the use of the sile as an important tourist destination. In 2024-25 it 15 expected Ihal
strategic masterplan will be developed foi the sile which will include a tree management plan for the avenue
itself.
CCGHT'S biggest ever single project has been acting as the lead partner in the Binevenagh and Coastal
Lowlands Landscape Partnership Scheme. The scheme funded by Heritage Lottery. Ihe Woodland Trust.
National Trust, CCGBC and others entered the third of its 5 years of delivery in 2023. Following a slow start due
to COVID. activities have picked up pace particulady in the areas of natural heritage and Gultural heritage where
the primary focus has been defence heritage. Durtng the year The Moors at Castlerock and the Tails and Trails
projects in the village have been completed. Significant progress has been made regarding Ihe repurposing of
the Limavady VVVVII Trainer Dome and the Magilligan Anti-Aircraft Battery.
On the downside circumstances have resulted in changes to a number of Outdoor Recreation projects.
Unfortunately, following agreement with all private landowners, we have been unable lo complete the
development of the Myroe Trail. due to a change in interpretation in policy by officials in DAERA.
The outstanding success of the LPS has been the developmenl of the Magilligan Tree Nursery. CCGHT, in
partnership with HMP Magilligan, has developed a Iree nursery in the grounds of the prison. As part of their
rehabilitation process prisoners have been learning horticultural techniques assisting in the growing and bringing
on of a wide range of native tree species. CCGHT is grateful to DAERA and the Dormonl Accounts Fund
administered by Charities Lottery for support in this project.

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CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED
charteied occountonts
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The impending work at Dark Hedges and thè existing work in Magilligan have resulted in CCGHT beginning the
process of establishing a trading company. 11 is hoped that the two locations will soon become self-sustaining
allowing for surpluses to be used to support the on-going work of the Trust.
A significant amount of the day-lo-day activity of CCGHT staff has involved working in partnership with others in
the development of new and refreshed projects. The Trust has been central lo the development of several
partnership applications into the Peace+ funding stream which will hopefully come to fruition in 202￿25.
Additionally. the Trust has been instrumental in the rejuvenation of the Northern Ireland Protected Areas Nelwok
which is being refocussed under the new umbiella of Landscapes Nl.
A small pol of funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Arts & Older People Programme allowed
CCGHT lo work with the more mature members of our area through the Culturally Creative Communities project.
Additionally, the Trust has been an active partner in the Northem Ireland Environmenl Link led Heritage for
Health projèct. Both programm@s focussed on making our heritage more accessible to more members of our
community.
CCGHT continues lo adopt an active role in the field of sustainable and regenerative tourism. Without funding
from any major source, the Trust conlinues lo oversee. manage, ¢¢>ordinale and promote the Economussee
network which currently has eleven members throughout ils area of operation. Plans to host an Inlemalional
Conference in the area Ihis year were delayed until 202*25. The Trusl has been actively engaged in developing
Ihe concept of community tourism.
2023-24 has been a year of change regarding the people involved with CCGHT. The Trust's Chair. Graham
Seymour, and Deputy Chair, Roy Craig, both stood down and were replaced by existing Board members Julie
Taylor and George McAuley respectively. The appointments of Professor Joan Condell and Dr Paul Jose weie
confirmed following their participation in the work of the Trust as Observers. The Trust has a150 been grateful for
the service of Max Bryant, the National Trust's representative, who stood down on his appointment as the new
Chief Executive of Northem Ireland Environment Link
Following the 2023 Council elections 5 Councillor Board members Stood down. Sandra Hunter and Margaret-
Ann McKillop had served two full lerms as representatives of CCGBC. Sharon MGKillop of CCGBC and Tcmmy
Nichol and Maureen Morrow of Mid and East AntFim Borough Council also stood down. M&EABC had decided
not to provid& financial support to the Trust for 202>24 and chose not to appoint new Directors. This decision
disappointed greatly the Board of CCGHT who decided that where previously and where possible discretionary
spend had been priorilised in both councils this should now be limited lo the CCGBC area. The Board was very
clear that in the event of funding being reintroduced this policy would be reviewed and that aclivilie5 funded by
other partners (particularfy relating to the Anlrim Coast and Glens AONB and Causeway Coastal Route) would
ontinue. CCGHT is very gialeful for the work and commitment of those who stood down during the year and is
particularly pleased lo see former Board members continuing to participate in other Trust aclivilies. The Trust
has welcorned the appointments of Councillors Bill Kennedy and Richard Stewart onto the Board and OlweT
Mcmullan's appointment for an addFtional term.
202&24 has seen staff leaving and joining the Trusl as well as some important absences. Aisling Gribbin has
seen her post as Tree Nursery Officer confirmed and is now SLtpported by Erin Boyle as tree Nursery Assistant.
Rachael Marshall resigned from her position in the Causeway Team and was replaced by Grace McAllister. As a
result of Grace moving from the Binevenagh Team her responsibilities have been taken on by Barbara Lynch.
This year also saw additions to the CCGHT family., Nikki Maguire and Laura McAuley both took well
deserved maternily leave after we were joined by Ernily and Shane.
Financial review
The Charity regularly reviews its policy on risk. The main risk5 to the Chartly are associaled with being
adequalely funded to continue with its main objectives. The Charity is heavily dependent on grants from DAERA
each year, with DAERA being the biggest individual funder with a grant of £288.102.
The net deficit for the year to 31 March 2024 was £209,652 {2023.' net surplus of £21,592).
The organisation has assessed the major risks to which the chartty is exposed and is satisfied Ihat systems are
in place lo mitigate exposure to the major risks.

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CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED
hartered accountants
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Stru¢tur8, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. Causeway C02St and Glens is governed by a memorandum and
articl@s of association. the company is recognised a5 a charity by HMRC {Charily Number.. 106064).
The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose ofcompany law. and who served during the year and up
to the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Mrs Julie Ann Taylor
Mi George McAuley
Prol Joan Condell
Mr Roy Craig
Cllr Bill Kennedy
Dr Paul Jose
MrAndrew McAlisler
Prof Patrick McKeever
Cllr Oliver MGMullan
Mr Graham Seymour
Ald Richard Stewart
Mr Robert Wilson
Cllr John Wisen8r
M5 Margaret Anne McKillop
Mr Max Bryant
Ms Sandra Hunter
Ms Sharon McKillop
Ms Mary Morrow
Mr Thomas Nicholl
(Appointed 19 September 2023}
(Appointed 30 June 2023)
(Appointed 27 June 2023)
(Appointed 30 June 2023)
(Appointed 4 June 20241
(Resigned 30 June 2023)
(Resigned 27 June 2023)
(Resigned 30 June 2023)
(Resign8d 27 June 20231
(Resigned 30 June 2023)
(Resigned 27 June 2023)
None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company
and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
CCGHT is a publiclprivatel voluntary sector partnership set up in 2002 and managed by a Board of13 Trustees
who are familiar with and have knowledge and regard lo the Charity Commission Nl's Public Benefit
requiremen15. Representation on Ihe Board includes the local councils, voluntary sector bodies. tourism,
government. farming and community organisalions. With a small core staff and time bound project staff the
Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust is led by the Chief Executive Officer in Ihe small North Antrim village of
Aimoy.
The Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust ICCGHTI has no stalutory powers and as such seeks to
influence and work in partnership with a range of statutory and other bodies to achieve its aims, purposes and
objectives. In addition lo influencing Strategic direction. CCGHT secures and dislribules funding lo a5S1St in the
implementation and delivery of ils own objectives.11 supports Ihe development of strategies and the delivery of
programmes and plans. which aim to ensure the long-term benefit of the area and to balance thi5 Wlth current
economic development in a sustainable manner.
CCGHT has responsibility for a large area of Northem Ireland covering two council areas- Causeway Coast &
Glens and Mid & East Anlrim Borough Councils.11 includes Ihree Areas of Oulslanding Natural Beauty -
Binevenagh, Causeway Coast (including the Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast World Herilage Site) and
Antrim Coast and Glens (including Ralhlin Island). It also includes several Ramsar 511es. which all have
intemational importance for Iheir bird life alongside many Special Areas of Conservation. Special Protection
Areas and Areas of Special Scientific Interest.
Auditor
In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that IDS Chart@r@d Accountants LLP be
reappointed as auditor of the Company will be put at a General Meeting.

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CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS HERITAGE TRUST LIMITED
chartered accountant5
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Disclosure of Infomiatlon to auditor
Each of the Trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the
audit. but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to
identify such relevant informalion and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.
The Trustees. report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Gra
am Thompson (Sècretary)
Dated: 24 September 2024