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Annual Report 2022-2023
Public Benefit Statement
Belleek Development and Heritage Group seeks to develop the district's unique heritage by
promoting, developing and raising awareness of conservation protection, management of the local
environment, historical buildings and other structures for the benefit of the public. To take advantage
of and improve recreation opportunities both outdoor and indoor for the benefit of the public,
through the promotion and provision of health and well being advice, sporknng events and
development of local clubs dedicated to the provision of 5POrts and well being. To make a positive
difference for the local people, groups, surrounding hinterland and visitors to the area. To create and
encourage a partnership approach and collaborative relationship between intergenerational, cross
border, cross community, local authority, governmental and voluntary bodies without prejudice of
religion, race, gender or political persuasion to achieve our targets and aims. To raise awareness,
promote and secure the provision of social services and educational and recreational facilities Within
the area of benefit according to the needs of the local community.
Governance and Strurture
Belleek Development and Heritage Group was incorporated as charity in June 2021 and trustees who
served on the board up to March 2023 and met throughout the year were as follows:
Tommy Gallagher
Theresa Leonard
Michele Gallagher
Aisling McGullion
Peter Mcmahon
Helen Campbell
Andy Murie
Leo Slevin
In keeping with the objectives of the Charity BDHG worked on and contributed to a number of events
within the community including but not exclusively, Annual Cot Races at Regatta. Graveyard
Conservation at Castle Caldwell, Belleek in Bloom, Christmas in Belleek and St Patricks Day Festival.
The Development group has worked in conjunction with various local community group5, including
local GAA club Erne Gaels, Men's Shed. Young at Heart and have had support from Fermanagh
Omagh District Council, Waterways Ireland, RSPB and Lough Erne Landscape Partnership.