## **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.