Dromara Community Group IA ¢ompany Ilmited by guarantee, not havlng a $harÈ capltall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 The trustees pr8senl Ihelr Trustees, Annual R8port. combining the Directors, Report and Trustees, Report, and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2024. Th8 financial slalemenls arg prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their financial slalements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. The Trustees, Report contsins the information required lo be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice ISORPI guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity Iruslees for the purpose of charity law and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees. In this report the trustees of Dromara Community Group present a summary of ils puipose, governance, acliwties, achievements and finances for the financial financial year 31 December 2024. The company Is a reglstered charSty and hence the report and results are presented in a forrn whlch complies wllh th8 requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, although not obliged lo comply with the Slalemenl of RecomTnended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financial slaternenls. Principal A¢tivlty Other Social Work Aclicilies wilhoul accommodallon not elsewhere classified. Structure. Governance and Management Structure Dromara Community Group is a company limited by guarantee. It is governed by its memorandum and arts'cles of association dat8d 20th March 2013. The company is also registered as a charity with HM revenue and Customs under ref XR39197 and ha5 yel lo be Called foi registration by the Charity CoivTrmission for Northem Ireland. The company is under control of the dirlor$ who are, therefore, acting trustees for the charity. Public Benefit The benefits which flow from tho purpose include reducing rural isolation among residents, enabling residents to develop supportive social nehvorks, supporting residents to develop new knowledge and skills and providing opportur>ilies lo enjoy local facilities. improve social cohesion and maintain positive mental and physical health. These benefits will be evidence through word-of-moulh ané other means of f8@dback such as online polls in social mgdia, completing surveys, and commentslconversalions with local residents including suggestions for future activities and events. In carrying out events and activities including providing facilities lor sport, there is always a risk to participants however, we ensure appropriate policies and training for activity leaders and volunteers that maintain saf& standards which ensure the benefrts outweigh and mitigate risks. The organisations beneficiaries include local residents across three boroughs for all age groups from under fives lo over 65 years old irrespective of age. gender, ethnic origin, sexual orienlalion, elc. A private benefit stemming from our activities includes stall holders gaining a wider cuslorner base and activity lead8rslgroups broadening their audience profile. However, this is incidental but necessary lo the success and growth of the organisalion's purpose. Review of Activities. Achievements and Performance The principal actlvlty of the Charlly is lo provide facilities and create opportunities for coming together lo meet the needs of the local community of Dromara Village and surrounding dislricls wilhoul distinction to ase. sex, ra, religious or other opinion. Flnancial Rosults Al the end of the financial year the company has assets of £158,93212023 £1é0,8231 and liabilities of £66112023 £601 }. The nel assets of the company have decreased by £11,951). Rgsoryes Position and Policy The Iruste8s continue lo monitor and update their resetves policy in order to establish the level of reseNes that are required lo conlinue lo provide support and investment into all the projects for the next twelve months.
Dromara Community Group IA company limited by guarantèe, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 Decembar 2024 Trustees The Irusle8s who served throughout the financial year, except as noted, were as follows= Vaughan Byrne Christine May Gemmell TerenGe Hanna Jacqueline Baird (Resigned 1 May 20241 John Baird William Grant Cannon Keith Ineson (Resigned 1 May 20241 Richard Macmillan {Resigned 1 May 2024) Joan Browne Nathan Middaugh (Appointed 1 May 20241 Wensley Slafford In accordance with the Articles of Association, the IrLtslees retire by rotation and, being eligible: offer Ihetnselves for re-election. The secretary who served during the financial year was.. Sharron Milner (Appointed 1 May 20241 Compliance with Sector-wide Legislation and Standards The company engages pro-actively with legislation, slancjards and codes which are developed for the sector. Dromara Community Group subscribes lo and is compliant with Ihg following.. The Companies Act 2006 The Challties SORP {FRS 1021 Approved by the Board of Trustees on 11 April 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Christine May Gemmell Director