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 arran8In￿potteryICard
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 charIt￿S 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.
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