Omagh Quilters Guild
NIC107858
TRusfEESANNUAL REPORT
For the financial year 1" September 2023- 31" August 2024
The Charfty is an unincorporated association estsblished under a
constltution.
In fulfillingthe publlc benefft requirement. the charity trustees have
had regard to the Chartty Commlsslon for Northern Ireland's statutory
publlc benefft guldance.
The purpose of the charity
The purpose of Omagh Quilters Guild Is to provido an organisation that
encourages Its members to promote the craft of qulltlng forthe public
benefit by offering inspiration through regutsr meetings. workshops
and demonstratlons.
The Informatlon below sets outthe actlvltles we have carrled out to
further our purposes and fulfilthe public benefit elements duringthe
past 12 months.
ACTIVITIES
Omagh Quilters Guild reconvened on September 12 after our usual
summer brea
As a group we endeavour to organise a group of activities for the
benefit of all our members and to encourage and challenge us to push
the boundaries on our quilting journey.
Yvonne McKee from Belfast conducted a very Insplrational workshop
on September 28" _ DoubleWeddingRing Pattern-chauenging
techniques were tsught. This continues to build on the skills involved in
patchwork and quilting.
Autumn was very busy. Our exhibition in the Strule Arts Centre during
the month of November gave us au a greatfocus.

Every member submitted their quilts plus a range of smaller projects.
ice Chair of Femwnagh and Omagh District CouncilAnn Marie
Donnelly officially opened the exhibition and our Chairperson Ann
Taggart suitably responded. The exhibttion was viewed byvisitors from
near and far. Mary expressed their deligtrt atthe array and variety of
projects on display. We hope itwill inspire a new generation of quilters.
Ann Taggart submitted a memory quilt she made for a local school
which had closed. It was received with much acdaim and will be a
remlnder of schooldays in Drumduff for manyyears to come.
Rosemary Cassidy also convened a demonstration of wetfelting in the
Strule Arts cent￿ A number of pupils from local schools and adults
attended. Itwas a new craftfor many and was received with
enthusiasm.
The exhibition was not only showcased in person but also attracted
much media att8ntion both online and In local medla. Thls is so
important in keeplng our craft current and movingforward to a new
generation.
Chrfstmas lunch in the Mellon Country Inn was enjoyed by alL
Show and Tell In group sessions continues to inspire each of us as we
enjoy sharingthe various projects made by our members.
Our ongolng project wlth the South West Acute Hospltal and
Altnagelvin Hospital Prem Baby Units contlnues faithfuuy and is much
appreciated bythe staff and parent&
Rosemary convened a Wet Feltingworkshop in January. It was a very
stimulating event with absolutely stunnlng results.
A workshop on April 2Q bythe verytalented Andrea Hayes was superb.
Confettl Quittingwas a new adventure for us and reallypushed the
boundarles.
A number of members attended the new Qullt Fayre in the Ebrington
Hotel In May.
We were delighted to welcome a number of new members duringthis

We travelled to Cknes atthe end ofjune to vlsit a quilt shop with a
huge variety of fabric. Dinner in the local hotel rounded off a very
enjoyable outing and brought us to ouryeaT end.
FINANCES
In the financial yearwe collected fees of £1.450 and had income from
sale of wadding£216 alongwith Fernianagh & Omagh District Council's
Grant Aid forthe year 2023 being paid to the group* provided an income
of £2236.00.
Rent was paid to Dunuladh Cultural Centre whlch alongwith other
expenses gave us a totsl expenditure of £2293.43.
Our assets are two Janome Sewing Machines acquired in 2020 and we
have no liabilities.
The Charity's finances are in 8urplus and accounts arn prepared to
comply with the requirements ofthe Charitycommission for N.
Ireland.
TrUTEES
The following trustees semd during the financialyear
Ann Taggart- Chairperson
Evelyn McLean- Secretary
Euzabeth Gllmour-Treasurer
Gwen Hall-Assistant Treasurer
Signed on behalf of the Trustees by:
Name: Ann iaggart