Artsawonder TRUSTEES. REPORT for the f1nancial year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their Trustees, Report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2024. Mlssion. Objectlves and Strategy Mission Statement In all activities the Charity Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland's stalutory public b8n8fit guidance to ensure that activilies entered into during the year have helped to achieve the charity's aims and objectives as well as providing public benefit. Objectives Purpose of Charity Purpose 1.. To facilitale events and processes which create the space for transformative dialogue, utilising the potential of the arts for healing and mutual understanding directed at specific groups of leaders andlor local civil society in N. Ireland. Purpose 2.. To advance education to promote understanding and citizenship ulilising the potential of the arts for healing and mulual understanding directed at school groups from primary to secondary level, in the local area and the rest of N. Ireland curriculum, in particular to school groups with a view to encouraging civic leadership. During the period covered by this report Artsawonder carried out the following activities.. The Rostrevor Ongoing Conversation IROC-TTI or Rostrevor Group continued to meet with 4 face to face meetings and 3 zoom meetings, one of such meetings being held in Dublin. These are private meetings of form8r elected politicians reflecting on the current political situatlDn and using their circle of influenc8 to foster Peace and Reconciliation. The Project is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs {Rol}. Artshealing - This pioneering project consists of a day long seminar with leading Academics and Practilioners, looking al th8 contribution Arts and Music can make to the well-being of society and how it can h81p fiJrth8r Peace and Reconciliation. Open to Ihe public, the seminar examines the historic relationship between medicine and music, bringing us up to date with the very latest scientific evidence available. It took place in Rostrevor and was also organised in Cambridge University. This project is funded by private donors. Diversity Summer Camp - This project is design for children aged 6 to 15yrs old. It brings together children from differenl nationalities, religions and ethnicities. Through games, crafts, arts and sports, they discover differenl cultures with respect and interest. The wealth offered by a variety of cultures was highlighted. This project was funded by Peace 4 through the Newry Mourne and Down District Council. This year Artsawonder spent significant time appraising new projects, establishing new contacts and looking for funding to increase activities in the future. structure, Governance and Management Structure The trustees of the charity are Chairperson-. Catherine B8scond-Sands Secretary.. Mary Bernadette Verner (Resigned 12 April 2024) Treasurer.. Clara Foster (Appointed 01 April 20231 William Graham Mrs Jennifer Lawson Clark {Resigned 01 September 24) Dr Gabriel Scally The trustees are chosen according to their interest in Peace and Reconciliation in Northem Ireland. Governance The principal document regarding govemance of the Gharity is the constitution. The charity is an unincorporated organisation. Review of Actlvltles. Achlevements and Performance During all activities, the direct beneficiaries are those taking part in the event and those in the audience. The secondary beneficiaries are Ihose in the circle of influence of the participanls.
Artsawonder TRUSTEES, REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 The Rostrevor Ongoing Conversation {ROC-TT} or Rostrevor Group is not a public event but benefits are expressed through circles of influence and ultimately lo the wider cohort of end beneficiaries which is the citizenry of Northem Ireland. The Diversity Summer Camp fosters a greater intercultural awareness among a younger population, increasing confidence and respect in each commuriity's own cultural and artistic identily. The ArtsHealing projects involves academics and adds a more scientific affirmation to the intuitive knowledge that arts and music have a role to play in Peace and Reconciliation. Any private benafit gained by th8se activities were incidental and necessary to the running of the activities. Financial Review The results for the financial year are set out on page 7. Results and Divldends At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £13,33512023 £20,664) and liabilities of £0.00 {2023 £0.00). The net assets ofthe charity have decreased by £7,329. Reserves Position and Policy The reserves are used to further the aims of the charity. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 23 January 2025 and slgned on Its behalf by.. Catherine Bescond Sands Trustee