Drumgath Ladies Group Charity number NIC 107575 Annual Report For the year ending June 2023 presented at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 29 August 2023 The group meet in The Parish Centre Loughbrickland Road Rathfriland BT34 SPY Emall address: drumgathladiesgroup@outlook.com
Drumgath Ladies Group Charity Number NIC 107575 Summary of the yearf5 artivities of the tharlty to further its purposes for the publlc benefit. This year we had a speclfic emphasis on Older People and also Carer Support. Mindfulness, relaxation and Healthy eating Participation in the continued development of a Community Garden Chair based yoga and lunch/Strength and balance and lunch/ Health and well-being programme/laughter yoga/crochet/soap makinglflower arran8InpotteryICard making/le8al aspects/ Fashion show/ Afternoon tea/ Pensioners/Carers Christmas lunch/Christmas treats/grocery vouchers for older people Leather work/painting on canvas/ yoga/Menopause sessions/Aromatherapy/Faux flower wreath makin&1 Theatre trip to Dublin Supporting the Samaritans Shoe Box Appeal Supporting the local food bank Monthly Lunch and Learn for the over 50s with speaker ABC Council floral donation BBQ Record of the yearfs achievements Ongoing participation in the development of a Community Garden, official opening and Christmas in the 8arden. Re-establishment of the Lunch and Learn club for the over 50s Christmas Shoe box appeal for the Samaritans Purse
Shoe box, food and clothing appeal for Newry Help the Homeless. Cross Communtty Pensioner/Carer Christmas Lunch. Cross Community Pensioners/Carerfs day trip to Dublin with a meal and theatre visit. Drumgath Ladies Group Charity number NIC 107575 The beneficiaries of the charItS activities and events were the general public in the greater Drumgath/Rathfriland areas. None of the activities/events undertaken were harmful in any way. Objects of the charity are: -Advance learning opportunities -Preserve and protect health -Provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation. with the object of improving the conditions of life for said women, youth and aged of the community. Reducing social isolation and loneliness by offering opportunities to meet, socialise, learn and have fun. Llst of current trustees Christine Hynes (Chairperson) Mary McDonald {Vice Chairperson) Mary Brannigan (Treasurer) Tania Bailie (Asst Treasurer) Mary Lennon (Secretary) Barbara Dickson (PRO & Asst Secretary) Clare Ohare (Asst Secretary) Shelene Rooney (Facebook) Sinead Rooney Elizabeth Burns Geraldine Magill Ursula Sloan Majella Keenan Jennifer Downey Marie Mccomish Vera Rooney Caroline McDonald Lynette Magee Barbara Killen
Contributlon of volunteers All events and activities are organised and managed by volunteers and its beneficiaries who give up their time and energy for the benefrt of the general public. The charity itself is run by volunteers and has no paid staff. Their contribution is very much appreciated. Achievements and performance During this period the charity was successful in obtaining the following 8rant aid. John Moore Foundation £4490.00 The Community Foundation N.1. (Older Persons Fund). £5000 The Community Foundation N.1. {Dept of Health Carers Fund). £10,000 The National Lottery, Awards For All £10,000 DAERAnADA Micro 8rants £1224 Halifax Foundation £4,500 TNL Living places and spaces £5645 The performance of Drumgath Ladies Group has made a significant difference to the lives of the beneficiaries in many ways during the year in terms of, creating opportunities to socialise, learn new skills and have fun in a post covid safe and accessible manner. Signature Position Date Signature Position Date Xg/?/xs