Dorsey Community Association
Annual report for the period from 1[st] January 2023 to 31[st] March 2024.
Introduction
Dorsey Community Association was established more than 45 years ago with the aim to support the local community with community events for all ages. In our modern purpose-built community centre we provide a place to hold activities for all ages, as well as providing a space to be used by the people of Dorsey for family events and by local community-based groups. Details of the events held during the period under review are included below.
Legal status
Dorsey Community Association is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
Directors and Committee members:
Brenda Rodgers: Chairperson
Charlene Loughran: Secretary
Leona Loughran: Treasurer
Leanne Mackin: Committee Member
Zara Laverty: Committee Membe
Summary of Groups who used the Community Hall and the activities we held during the period:
Busy Bees Senior citizen group
Whist
Pilates
Parent and Toddler Group
Hire for various Birthday parties
Thai Chi
Dance & Drama classes
Mother’s Day Breakfast
Gardening classes in our newly erected polytunnel
Flower arranging
Candle making Wreath making Family Bingo Summer Scheme for children
Roller disco
Soccer
Wellness/Meditation classes
Jiving lessons Kids discos
Sponsored walk
Fun day (in conjunction with Dorsey Emmets)
Santa visit
Financial Reports
Our financial statement together with an Independent Examiner’s Report to the trustees, has been submitted to the Charity Commission and are available to view along with this report.