Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of 'An Grupa Tuismitheoiri agus Tachrain'Trust I report on the 8¢counts of the Trust forthe year ended 3 0 which are set out on pages I to IL. Respective responslbilities of charltytrustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 ofthe Charities Act followthe procedures laid down in the general Directions given bythe Commission under section 6519}Ibl of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 ofthe Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act. My examination included a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison 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 any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: 1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not complywith the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further intormation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination and have no conGerns in respect of the matters111 to141 listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matter that require drawing to your attention. Name: (Jii(• Relevant professional qualificatio or body: Address: Date.. An Grupa Tuismltheoiri agus Tachrain Annual Report & Statement of Accounts For the Year: 1st Oct 2023-30th September 2024 Annual Report & Statement of Accounts tor the Year: 1 st OGt 2023-301h September 2024 The trustees of Irish language Parent and Toddler community group, An Grupa Tuismitheoiri agus Tachrain, are pleased to submit their report and accounts for the period 1 st Oct 2023- 30th September 2024 Achlevements and Performance The Year In Numbers Years promoting the use and learning of Irish in the locality: 14 Management Committee meetings between 1st Oct'23-30th September'24: 3 Members ofthe public served: 260 Guest Speakers: 1 Surplus for the year: £4.582.18 MeeilngProgramm An Grupa Tuismitheoirl agus Tachrain's Ihereafter referred to as An Grupal Management Committee met once a quaiter throughout the year with the exception of july and August. Events, Programmes and Activities Weekly activities: An Grupa Tuismitheoiri agus Tachrain organised a weekly Parent and Toddler Group through Irish in Bryenstord Hall. The Group was attended by approximately 17 adults and 20 children eachweek. The gioup18Sted between 10.00am-11.30am each week. The Parent and Toddler group costs £3 perfamily each weekto attend. The Weekly group includes an art & craft table; Free play; A healthy Snack for the chlldren,. A healthy snack for the adults. One-to-one play with the fluent Irish language assistants. Examples.. jig-saws, building blocks, playing shops etc., A story time session,. A Rhyme-Tirne session and sing along SeasonalActlvltlg8: Halloween p8rty The Grupa is visited each November by the P1 teacher of the local Bunscoivlrish language primary school, Bunscoil Bheanna Boirche along with a number of the P7 students Christmas Party with visiting elf and gifts The Grupa pays a visit to the local Naiscoillliish language pre-school for special joinl events such as visiting reptiles etc Easter egg search End of year Annual Picnic in local Bunscoivlrish language Primary school grounds CommunityOut-Reach: The Grlipa Tuismitheoiri agus Tachrain advertises events coordinated by the local Irish language community group, Glor UachtarTire. Group Structure An Grupa has a commlttee of four members who meet each quarter, An Grupa is run weekly bythree peoplewho are paid by grants obtained from Newry, Mourne and Down Distflct Council and Foras na Gaeiige (Northlsouth Irish language body) gr8nt Scheme Imeachtrai Oige/Youth Events Scheme. Accommodatlon An Grupa hires Byransford Hall from the Parish of Maghera for its weekly group. The rent is paid out of the grants obtained from Newry, Mourne and Down Distiict Council. Finan¢lal Review Financlal Pertormance Financi81 performance in the year between period 1 st Oct 2023-30th September 2024 was broadly consistent with the trustee'8 forecasts and expectations; An Grupa had a small surplus of income. An Grupa managed notto get into debt (Jue to a grant from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and an grant from Foras na GaeilEe. The income made from ad missions 8t the door was spent on the healthy snack p¥ovided and the art material used for the art and craft table e8ch week. Income £12,947.80 Expendlture £8,365.62 Reference and Admlnlstratlve Detalls Charity Name An Grupa Tuismitheoirl agus Tachrain Charlty Number Registered Charity in Northern Ireland Nic106790-0 Prin¢lpal Address Dun ÉigselThe Lodge 1. Dublin Road Castlewellan, Co Down BT319AG Charlty Trustees as of September 30th 2024 Slnead Doyle- Chairman Edel Qwens-Treasurer Alice Lundy - Secretary Emer O'Hagan-Grants Officer Structure, Governance, and Management Governlng Document and Constitution The Society is a charity and is goveyned by a constitution adopted January 2011 this is publicly available at from the Glor Uachtar Tire office in Castlewellan. The Society is run entirely by its Management Cornmittee who meet quarterlyto manage it. The group employs two people on a part-time. temporaiy basis to run An Grupa each week. The weekly patent and toddler group is supported by the local Irish Language Development Officer. An Grupa has a rota ot 5 volunteers who help outweekly. Trustee Sale¢tlon and Management Trustees or mernbers ofthe Management Committee are adopted solely onthe basis of a vote at the groups, AGM as outlined in An Grupa's constitution. Obje¢tlvos and Actlvitles Charitable Objects The oblect of GUT as set out in our Constitution is the following The purpose of the group is to provide a regular meeting place for parentsl carers of young children, Mums-lo-be and to provide fun activities for the children all through the medium of the Irish language in an informal environment. Publ1¢ Belleflt Statement The tiustees of An Grupa Tuismitheoirl agus Tachrain conf irm that they have had regard to the Nl Charity Commission's Publlc benefit requirement statutory guidance. The public benefit requirement has informed the activities of An Grupa in the year to 30th September 2024. In evaluating public benefit, the trustees note that membership of An GTupa is open to all who share an interest in pre-school development and the Irish language. Whilst we would encourage those with interest to join our ranks, we also strive to make our seivices and facilities available to those with no background in Irish. The direct benefits which flowf rom our object or purpose includes increasingthe opportunity for locals to experience play and learningthrough Irish for their children and for the parentslcare¥s Ihemselves. The parentslcarers getthe opportunity to introduce their children to 8 new language and An Grupa is often the first step tor a parent considering educating their children through Irish. Regarding the benefits to the children, all the research shows that bilingualism has cogitative benefits for children. These benefits are demonstrated by the fact that An Grupa has been taking place successfully since 2011 and that the group is growing in numbers each year. Additionally, the benefits are demonstrated through feedback An Grupa receives in our event feedbackformsfrom Parents and Carers. The purposes of our charity will not le8d to any harm. An Grupa Tuismitheoirl agus Tachrain's benetlCi8ries includes the general population living within south east Down including Newca8tle, Castlewellan, Dundrum. Clough, Hilltown, R8thriland, Ballyward and the surrounding areas. A private benefit to trustees may arise f rom our programme ol ongoing tr8ining piogrammes. Through this training trustees may gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings such as First-Aid etc. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provlded to our beneficiaries. Approved, adopted and signed on behalf otthe Managementcommiltee. Sinead Doyle (Chairperson) Annex 1 1st Oct 2023-30th September 2024 11111 11 11 04 ru IJ 11111111111111 111 11111111111111 1111111 Iiijii 11111 nuz o mo c ￿0 111111111 Illll 111111 Illllllllllllllllllllllllll 11 Iiji i¥ 1111111 11