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The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the
financial statements of the Charity for the year erKled 31 March 2024.
Referoncg and adminlstratlvo detalls
Registsred charty namo
Triax
Charity registratlon number
NIC108542
Company registratlon number N1054265
Principal offico and registered Administration Block
office
loan Business Park
Southway
Derry-Londonderry
BT48 9LH
The trustOg8
George McGow8n
Gery Quinn
Donna McClo$key
Derek Moore
Kyle Thompson
Danielle Devine
Aileen McGuinness
Strategy Manager
Charles Lamberton
Audltor
Claremount FM Limited
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
43 Clarendon Street
Derry
BT48 7ER
Bankers
AIB Bank
Meadowbank Branch
strand Road
Derry
Solicitors
Hasson & Cornpany
3941 Clarendon Street
Derry
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strtUre, govemance and management
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 10 March 2005 and
registered as a charrty on 10 March 2005. The company was established under a Memorandum of
Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed
under it ArtiGles of Association.
Recruitment and apwntment of management committee (Boa of Directors)
The Directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the
company's articles are known as members of the Management Commillee. Under the requirements of
the Memorandum and Articles ol Association the members of the Management Committee are elected
to serve for a period of three years after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General
Meeting.
All members of the Management Committee gNe their time voluntarily and received no beneflts from
the Charity.
A number of Directors will retire by rotation and. being eligible, offer themselves for re-electton.
Dlrectors Induction and Tralning
All Directors are already familiar wtth the practical work of the Charity having been involved in a range
of activities and events over several years. All directors are employed full time in the voluntary and
community sector and have a high degree of competence and skill in running a community and
voluntary organisation.
Rlsk Assessment and Management
The Board of Directors is duty-bound to review the major risks to which the charty is exposed. Tvrtj
staff members attended a NICVA training session in order to begin the process of developing a risk
register to help devise appropriate systems and procedures to mrtigate the risks the charity faces.
Intemal Financial Risks a alTrady minimised by the authorisation of all transactlons for project
expenditure. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health & safety of staff, volunteers
and service users.
Oryanlsatlonal Structure
The organlsats'on has a Board of up to 6 Dlrectors meet at least four times a year to receive
Progress Reports from the strategy board relative to the various projects. The Board is responsible for
ensuring the strategic direction and policies of the Charity. At present there are 8 Directors on the
Board from a range of backgrounds.
In an effort to maintsin a good skills mix. Directors are requested to provide a list of their skj'lls (and
update it each year).
A system of delegation is in place whereby day to day responsibility for the strategic and full
operational development of the chanty rests with the Strategy Manager who in turn providey line
management to all employees of Triax. The Strategy Manager is responsible for ensuring that the
charty delivers the projects and services specified and that key performance indicators are met
through a continuous system of personal action plans. line management. Managers meetings, Staff
meetings and annual appraisal.
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ObJectiv•8 and actlvities
TRIAX Partnership currently Comprises of 23 members, which include representatives from local
communities, voluntary organisations, elected representatives, private sector and local statutory
organisations.
The Partnership has established 5 sub groups to a38lSt them in the identification. development and
where appropriate the delivery of projects which aim to address the Programme's 4 strategic
objectives of community renewal. social reral, economic neWa1 and physical renewal.
TRIAX is a Neighbourhood Partnership Board that works with DSD North West Development Office on
the delivery of the Department's strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal over a 7-10 year planning and
implementation timeframe. The Partnership is located in the Southside of the city, 1¢h Includes
within its area of benefit Bogside, Brandywell, Bishop Street, Creggan and The Fountain comprising a
total population of approximately 16,200 residents.
The objectives ol Triax Neighbourhood Partnership are:
i. Develop and agree the Neighbourhood Renewal Action Plan with the Department. The Action Plan
must se8k to improve the social, economic and environmental condilions of the Triax
Cityslde
Neighbourhood Renewal Area by..
Identifying evidence based needs.,
Detailing and priorilising the needs of the area that are to be met,.
Detailing and prlorib'slng the actiVitS to meet that need;
Advising of the needs of the area that are to be met: and
Identifying how projects can be best delivered l.e. by ststutory, communitylvoluntary sector
and private sector bodies.
ii. Monitor the Action Plan on a quarterly ba$ls against action plan targets and provide an update to the
Department.
lil. Review the Action Plan annually and present to the Department for acceptsnce. In doing so the
Partnership will..
Secure a balanced representation in respect of the Neighbourhood Renewal area.,
Liaise with the Department, other Nelghbourhood Partnerships and relevant bodies to ensure
the interests of the local community are properly and fully refiected including promoting good
community relations and avoiding duplicats'on of SeN1$.
Only make Changes to the Code of Pra¢tlce with the consent of or by instruction of the
Department,.
Not have any direct funding responsibllities., the Partnership will focus on identrfying local
priorities and will work to Influence and contribute to the detemining of Government spending
priorrti'es for their neighbourhoods, and act as a vehicle for local plannlng and implementstion:
Consent to the pU5C.0n by intemet and other media of the details of the Partnership
membership to ensure openness and transparency.
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The TRIAX Cityde Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership also work in line with the aims and
objectives of the One Regeneration Plan for the City whith has been agreed in response to the
Ministerial ca15 70 create and promote a deliverable vision for regenerats'on of the Derry Crty Council
area, to secure the commttment of all stskeholders to that vision and to pursue singl&mindedly its
implementation"
Importantly, it represents an opportunity to move towards a joint economic
development and regeneration strategy for all sectors in the North West. The mission of the Plan is..
"To deltv8r renewaS - economic, physical and social. building a stronger and more vibrant economy
with increased prosperity for our Cty and Region, in ways which ensure that opportunities and
benefits from regeneration are targeled towards the most deprived groups in our communities"
Stratsgic rnport
The following sections for achievements and perfomiance and financral review forn the strategic
report of the charty.
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Achi•vements and rfOrManfA
l. Trfax Ltd- Triax Nelghl)ourhoodPartnership Technical Assistance
This project provides the Technical Assistance required for the Triax Nei9hbourhood Parthership
Board to tske the lead in managing the Neighbourhood Renewal process in the Triax - Ctyside NRA
and lo implement the Triax Neighbourhood Renevml Adion Plan. which addresses all 4 strategic
objectives of Neighbourhood Renewal.
The Triax Action Plan is being deliveredldeveloped as a working document and the action priorities
are delrvered to assist in closing the gap been those living in the Triax - Cityside NRA and the rest
of society, where possible. The Triax
ctyside NRA now has a strong community and voluntsry
sector with many projects in place to actively improve the social, communty. economic and physical
renewal in this area and work through the Sub Groups is ongoing to address priorities that need
developed.
Triax has been working very closely wth Derry Cty & Strabane District Council on the development of
the Communty Planning process and the Local Strategic Growlh Plan for the Moor DEA, glving
people a greater say in how services are delivered in their local area. Triax are contribuling to the
emerglng Strategic Community Plan and have been central to the development of the Moor DEA
Locality Plan and helping to shape the long-term social. economic and environmentsl regeneration of
the Council area. Governance arrangements are currentiy being finalised in relation to how the Local
Grovrth Plans lor the 7x DEAS and Strabane Town will be managed.
Work on the £9 million regeneration of the iconic Brandywell Football, Greyhound stadium and new
Playpark was completed and officially reopened last year. The regeneration project sees the
completion of a new 955 seater stand that incorporates new changing rooms, media faulities, meeting
spaces, safety control centre, along with standing accommodation for 270 spectslors adjoining the
new stand that will bring the existing capacity for the ground to approximately 3,700. In addition to the
stsnd, the project indudes a synthetic turf pitch, a Standalone dog track and state of the art children's
play park. Triax has worked tireles51y with numerous partners over the past eight lo ten years to see
this project developed and completed.
2. Bogside & Brandywell Initlatlve - frfax Nelghbourhoodmanagement Team
The aim of the Bogside & Brandywell Initiative - Triax Neighbourhood Management Team ITNMT) Is
to provide a strategic development team within the Triax
Cityside NRA as an integrated unil
designed to plan, develop, implement. monitor and review key activities and programmes that will
facilitate the achievement of the strategic ObjeIVeS of Neighbourhood Renewal (NR). This team
co-ordinates and facilitates Ihe inclusion and participation ot local residents, community groups and
statutory agencies to address and resolve communty Issues, to promote NR, to assist in the deltvery
of the Neighbourhood Renewal Action Plan (NAP) priorities therefore improving the quallty of life for
residents living in the Trlax - Cityside NRA.
TNMT continues to lead the way in developing communty and social economy initiatives in the area.
Tus Maith. the Ballymagowan Allotments, Tuming Triax Green, the Bogside Residents Parking
Scheme and various interface projects have and will continue to make a drfference to the lives of local
people. TNMT are central to ensuring that residents are engaged and informed ol local developments
and initiatsves. TNMT have also been raising awareness of many community issues such as dog
fovAing, fireworks and littering.
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3. Creggan County Park Enterprlses Ltd- Neighbourhood Renewal Support Project
The aim of Creggan Country Park - Neighbourhood Renewal Support Project is to assist in the
provision of a key environmental and Social economy organisation-country Park & Activity Centre
thin the Triax - Cityside NRA with the core function of delivering a range of services and activities,
such as, provision of outdoor activities and facilities to promote active lifestyle and heallhy living,
provision of volunteering and tralning projects to enhance skills and employability including placement
based training, environmental improvement projects to enhance local green space, environmental
projects and programmes including environmental education, to promote volunteering and to deliver
youth initiatives linking education wrth activity all of vthlch advocate community involvement, healthy
lrfestyles and environmental friendly initiatives to improve the quallty of life within the Triax Ctyside
NRA.
During the year Creggan Country Park increased Its footfall and engaged with numerous groups,
school and residents from across the Triax area and further afield. Much of the work is through
environmental education, volunteering and publ events. We are able to engage residents and
schools from across the area in various activities including planting, clean ups. Halloween, Christmas
and St Patrick's Day themed events whilst using the environment and recreation as the main tool.
4. Creggan Prn•Schooi & frainlng Trust- Famlly Support Prniect
Creggan Pre-SchooS & Training Trust (CPTT) is a neighbourhood based project offering family support
services, designed to enhance the lives and well being of residents in the TRIAX area. This year they
have continued to work in partnershlp with the residents, statutory and mmUnIty and voluntary
agencies to provide accessible and effective services addressing social, educattonal and health
inequalitie5. With the vital fvnding bodies continuing to support the project they have been able to offer
a range of childcare. youth and family initiatives and also a full programme of educational activities
addressing adults and the older generation's needs.
Creggan Pre-school Training TNst {cprr) has worked in partnership wrth a number of organisations
including Old Library Trust, Surestart, Family First Hub and NWRC to deliver a ran9e of health,
training and education projects to parents, carers and families across the Triax area. These courses
Include accredited and non
accredited courses e.g. essential skills, IT and retum to leam
prc*3rammes, GCSES Maths & English, ECDL. RSA Stages 1, 2 & 3, healthy lifestyle training I
programmes, parenting programmes etc.
5. Fountsln Prlmary School. Trnnsport Links ftir Fountain Community
The aim of the project is to provide social. recreational and cross community activities for pupils,
parents, residents and senior crtizens including judo, swimmlng, gardening, music and dance, healthy
lrfe Style activities, library visits, outdoor play activities, Senior Citizens, lunch, 'Cook-Ir and 'Time for
Me, programmes. The project wll continue to develop a Confidenl community and allow members of
the community to connect to the wider community thin the City. ensure pupils feel that the Clty 15 a
Shared City and allow parents to develop cross community contacts.
Fountain Primary School and Nursery unTI yrk with numerous education, youth and community
partners across the Triax Area. During the year pupils have engaged in a number of programmes
including the Urban Willage Funded Resilience Programme delivered by the BogsKle and Brandywell
Health Forum and k)cal youth providers.
6. Plnk Ladies Breast Cancer Support Gmup - Communlty Cancer Support
This project Is focused on delivering counselling, complimentary therapies, listening ear services,
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individual and group support, sign p)$ting, positive livlng programmes, health promotion and
education. awareness campaigns. accredited counselling training for residents, etc. for cancer
support. The project will be delivered in community settings in each of the NR areas across the City
and will address the implementab'on of Neighbourhood Renewal Action Plans across the City.
The Pink Ladies Cancer Support Group have had a very successful year alongside many campaigns,
awareness raislng events and individual work with those impacted by cancer the Pink Ladies received
a massNe boost when they were funded by the Big Lottery to expand their services and programmes
across Derry and Limavady. Support includes weekend advice services for people who are
undergolng treatment Monday to Friday, ¢ounselllng, carers support activities, education progrdmmes
for schools, communities and workplaces, and health and well-being activities.
7. The Old Library Trust- The Healthy Llving Centre
The Old Library Trust {OLT), Healthy Living Centre provides neighbourhood-based social & health
care pro9rammes & services designed to improve health and wellbeing w7thin Creggan. The OLT
works in partnership with local residents, community groups, public health and social care provider5.
Over 50 programmes and services are delivered annually across identified key aa$ ol delivery,
vthich are Support for Older People, providing access to Prrmary Care Services at the Neighbourhot>J
Level.
The Old LTbrary Trust has celebrated one of its most successful years to date increasing Its
programme and service delivery across the Triax area and beyond and working with residents to
impfove the physical, mental and emots'onal health of residents. The provision of the new gym has
extended the centre's capacity to engage 'at risk, groups including marginalised and
under-represented groups e.g. adults with sedentary lifestyles,. older people., adults with learning
needs.. LGBT community" adults and peOe th chronic, long-tem or lif&limiting conditions.
8. Educatlon Authotfty- Youth Engagement Plus
Youth Engagernent Plus is a partnership project developed by the Neighbourhood Partnership Boards
and delivered by the Education Authority across 9 locations in the NR Areas. This project targets
young people in the most deprived neighbourhoods b6tween the ages of 10-18. Youth Engagement
Plus has built on the work on a number of independent youth providers who have been providing
seNices funded by Dfc for a number of years.
Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership, Dove House Communty Trust and Cathedral Youth Club are
the three youth organisations in this area that deliver Youth Engagement Plus in partnership with the
Education Authority. These organisations are central to the work of the Triax Youth sUgroup. The
partnershlp work of these organisations alongside other youth and community prO¥er$ is vital for the
delivery of diversionary programmes over the summer at times of high tension.
9. Derry Clty and Strabane Distrlct Council- A¢tNe Citlzenship thmugh Sport
This project delivers a skills buildin9 pro9ramme that will enable people from groups with few
qualifications, young people, the long-tenn unemployed, disabled people, women, local coaches and
Community volunteers to take part in an integrated range of a¢credrted training opportunities alongside
non accredited training opportunities in sport and physical activity, accredited coacheslvolunteers,
increasing community involvement & communty self-esteem.
Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with the Bogside and Brandywell Health
Forum, Old Library Trust, Long Tower Youth Club, St Marys Youth Club and Cathedral Youth Club
deliver this programme throughout the Triax Area. The key target for this programme 18 Older People,
Health Programmes, Summer Activrty Programmes for Children and Young People.
10. Gasyard Wall Feile - Volunteer Investment Project
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10. Gasyard Wall Feile- Volunteerlnvestment Project
The aim of the Gasyard Ilvall Feile- Volunteer Investment Project (VIP) 1$ to promote active citlzenship
through engagement with individuals living in the Triax - Cityside Neighbouthood Renewal Area. This
project professionalises volunteering through a structured recruitment preSs. provides accredited
training. policies and procedures for volunteers and a clear definition of roles and responsibilities.
Volunteers are given the opportunity to participate in the Millennium Volunteers Programme where
they can obtain a nationally recognised Award of Excellence.
11. Gasyard Developm•nt Trust- Salaries and Runnlng Costs
The aim of the Gasyard Development Trust (GDT) - Core Salaries Project is to work directly Nlith earty
learning years, youth and older people in providing learning and programme activities. GDT manages
the Gasyard Centre, which is a facility that delivers services to the community ranging from Arts &
Culture, health, education, children's servic8s, volunteering, communty safety and a community cafe
that targets all generatlons of the communty. The project addresses community safety, health and
wellbeing, education and skills and employment and economy within the Triax Action Plan.
The Gasyard Development Trust provided a wide range of services and activities with 110k peop in
attendan throughout the year. Wrth over 70 Yekly programmes there is something for everyone to
enjoy in arts, wellbeing, community safety. volunteering, training, social gatherings among others.
Highlights this year inctuded the development of Ouf dance programme that works with IO0+ children
each week tsaching them various fomis of dance including accredited Street Dance and Hip Hop
Classes. This year they focused on accessibility with the centre receivlng recognition as an Autism
Friendly and Demenb'a Awareness Environment.
12. Dove House Community Tntst- Advocacy Pmject
The need for this project was identtfied through local knovledge and discussion at the Triax Healtrt
Sub-group and was developed in partnership with WHSCT, DSD and PSNI. The project has engaged
and supported women and families affe¢ted by domestic abuse and addiction. A vital aftercare service
is also provided for women who have received Specialised interventions. to ensure positive integration
back to family life and into the communty, promoting increased cohesion and participation.
Durrng the year the Women's Advocacy Project provided meaningful intervenb'ons to 140* new local
women a$ well as retuming service users from previous years. Interventions have included, creative
support groups, various one to one sessions and signposting on to specialist $ervi¢es. It has also
carried out successful Domestic Abuse awareness campaigns over the summer. Autumn and
Christmas perbod. Through continued attendance at communty fairs, tocal shopping centres and
summer evenls the Women's Advocacy continues to be V11 rooted throughout the communty and
first point of contact for many victims of DomesUc Abuse.
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13. Western Health & Social Care Trust- Nelghbourhood Health Improvement PmJe¢t
The project is developing a process to enable communities in each Neighbourhood Renewal Area to
improve their health and well-being and recognises that each NRA is at a different level of capacity.
development. population size, etc. and as a result the project seeks to provide appropriate supports to
each NRA. The project aims to add value to existing Vrk by developing a new way of addressing
health improvement in NRAS through a collaborative and integrated approach.
The Neighbourhood Health Improvement Project (NHIP) has continued to work towards improving
health and wellbeing and reduce health inequallties In the Triax area. The NHIP is managed in the
Triax area by the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum and is supported by numerous groups the
key tt)emes have been mens health, obeslty and mental health. The programmes include physlcal
a¢tivty, gardening, ¢ounselling, stress management, mindfulness, women's support, cancer support
and active ageing.
14. Shantallow Community Resldents Associatlon- Youth Educated In Safety Pmject
This project provides young people with interactive workshops on health & safety issues and personal
development programmes based on physical and mental health as well as personal safety and
community Safety issues. These workshops and programmes include drug, alcohol and substsnce
awareness, sexual awareness, anti-bullying, cultural and community relations, mediation and conflict
resolution. building intergenerational relationships, hoax callslattacks on emergency services. ProA'e¢t
activities also include environmental improvement (e.g. alternatives to bonfires, community murals etc.
and health & fitness initiatsves (eg inclusive games. yoga & midnight street soccer).
The Triax element of the programme was delivered in the Longtower Youth Club over two days. Year
6 pupils from the ten Primary Schoo15 within or adjacent to the Triax NRA participated in the
programme. A totsl of three hundred and thirty five Primary Schools pupils thoroughly enjoyed and
leamed a lot from the programme. A further eighteen Year 11 and Year 13 students from St Joseph's
Boys took part in the programme as Mentors and guides for the younger pupils.
15. Cathedral Youth Club - Investsng in Young People, Famllles & The Community
The aim of the Cathedral Youth Club - Investing in Young People, Families and the Community is to
provide positive projects and programmes dealing with issues in the communrty and interface, engage
young people in positive activities thus reducing the level of anti-social behaviour, provide a forum to
develop and dellver cross community a¢tivities, promote the development of personal and social skills
to achieve higher levels of education and employment and to assist young adults in job search and
interview skills.
Over the past year many activities have been successfulty carrted out in Cathedral Youth Club owing
to the support of Neighbourhood Renewal Funding. One in parti¢iJlar which stands out meeting the
objectives and outcomes relating to our project is The Ryan McBride Memorial football Tournament
which took place in The Brandywell Foolball Stadium. Young people from all over the City took part
which in itself brought young people together to play in a friendty competition building confidence and
developing friendships. The young people from the Fountaln Estate now look IoTward to attending
future football matches in The Brandywell Stadium seeing it as a shared space for everyone.
16. Community Restoratlve Justlce - NR Communlty Medlation SeThice
This project, Communlty Restorative Justice (Ireland) - NW Region (CRJ) - Neighbourhood Renewal
Community Mediation SeNice is focused on the Community Based Crime Prevention Policy which
outlines that the organisation primarily focus on interventions at Level 1 (general needs associated
with preventing the risk of crime) and Level 2 (specific needs directly associated wth crime}. This
project does not work with Level 3 interventions (interlentions targeted at SFrtific individuals involved
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in crime either as a victim or as an offender).
Over the past year CRJ (Triax) has provided mediation services, support to victims of crime, support to people with addictions, delivers OCN Child Protection and Restorative Justice Training, supports Community Relations' Projects, delivers in partnership CSl's and CPl's and signposts residents to the appropriate agencies. CRJ has played a key role in bonfire management and the development of the Fire Festival as part of the 15th August Feile Celebrations. CRJ have been involved in many community safety campaigns including road safety, anti-sectarianism, hoax bombs, floods, and home safety.
## _**17. Derry City Council - Community Safety Wardens Programme**_
This project is focused on responding to the individual needs of residents living in local communities by promoting community cohesion and improving the levels of cleanliness and attractiveness by reducing signal crime such as graffiti, damaged street lighting and fly tipping by reporting such matters to the relevant agencies, including the City Council - (enforcement of council byelaws), Department for Regional Development, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and other Housing Agencies. The project will also focus on reducing the fear of crime and will implement crime prevention initiatives in order to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour within each of the four Neighbourhood Renewal Areas (TRIAX~Cityside, Outer West, Outer North & Waterside).
In the Triax area wardens are on duty from 12noon to 5pm Monday to Wednesday and from 5.30pm to 3.00am Thursday to Sunday.
## _**18. Bogside**_ & _**Brandywe/1 Initiative - Operation Fresh Start!Tus Maith**_
The aim of BBi - Operation Fresh Start/Tus Maith Project is to deliver an immediate rapid response team to remove graffiti, fly- tipping and litter to prevent areas becoming run down. The project will deliver environmental awareness programmes, workplace training opportunities, volunteering opportunities as well as being the core workforce for Community Improvement Schemes working with residents and statutory agencies this project tackles long term derelict community hotspots to address and resolve community issues, promote Neighbourhood Renewal and assist in the delivery of the Neighbourhood Action Plan priorities therefore improving the quality of life for residents living in the Triax ~ Cityside NRA.
TM continues to provide support and assistance to residents across the area. Home assistance, painting, grass cutting and power-washing has again been complemented by the communal works, graffiti removal and educational campaigns that have characterised our work over the last 5 years. Tus Maith has worked in every part of this community and has engaged with thousands of residents and young people.
## _**19. Dove House Community Trust-Remedial Works**_
Dove House Community Trust is one of the key projects in the Triax area providing a range of community, family and youth services. The small grant for Remedial Works to Dove House has been discussed and supported at the Triax Infrastructure Sub-group and endorsed by the full Triax Board. The work will allow Dove House to enhance the facilities and provide a wider range of services to the local community. It is important that community facilities are kept clean, warm and to a standard that exudes professionalism.
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20. Dove House Communlty Trust- Core Salarfes
The aim of the Dove House Communty Trust- Core Project is to manage the delivery of four key
areas of yrk that include Neighbourhood Assist, Youth First and Adult Education & Training
Programmes. It offers a comprehensive package of sep4ices designed to meet the needs of local
residents of all age groups living in the Bogside and neighbouring areas. The project provides
initiatives to address crime and anti-social behaviour, health and wellbelng 8nd provides training to
address worklessness and education.
Dove House has a number of projects located at three sites across the Triax aa. Dove House
projects contribute to the well-being of local residents, including women, older people, people on low
incomes or benefits or currently unemployed. These projects promote self-sufficiency, resident
engagement and communrty participation.
21. Dery Clty & Strabane Dlstrlct Coun¢ll- Communlty Safety Wardens Pmgramme
This project is focused on responding to the individual needs of residents living in local communities
by promoting communty cohesion and improving the levels of cleanliness and attractiveness by
reducing signal crime such as graffiti, damaged street lighting and fly tipping by reporting such matters
to the relevant agencies. including the City Council - (enforcement of council byelaws), Department for
Infrastructu, Ihe Northem Ireland Housing Executive and other Housing Agencies. The project also
focuses on reducing the fear of crime and implementing crime prevention inikn'atives In order to reduce
incidents of anti- social behaviour within each of the four Neighbourhood Renewal Area8
(rRiAX-Cityside, Outer West Outer North & Waterside).
22. Department for Infrastructure•fransport Nl
Upgradlng FootW8ys and Resurfacing
Carriageway at Lone Moor Road between Letterkenny Road and Brandell Road.
The Lone Moor Road upgrade of the footway and carriageway beeen Letterkenny Road and
8randywell Road was widely welcomed by the local community as this stretch of road had been in a
bad state of disrepair due to the laying on various pipes and cables in recent years. This project has
also enhanced the wider £9million redevelopment at the Brandywell Stadium, Greyhound Track and
Play Park.
Flnanclal revlew
The net incoming resources for the year was £143,588 (2023 - net incoming resources £54,380). The
total reser4es at the year-end stood at £S80,470 {2023 - £436,882)
Plans for future periods
The Company plans to continue the activities as outllned above in the forthcoming years subj'ect to
continuing salisfactory funding arrangement8.
Trustees. responslbilltles statement
The trustee5, who are also diredors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing
the trustees, report and the financial ststements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi).
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## **TRIAX**
## **COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE**
## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT)** _**(continued)**_ **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024**
Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP;
- make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
## **Auditor**
Each of the persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
- so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditor is unaware; and
- they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of that information.
The trustees' annual report and the strategic report were approved on 26th September 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
**George McGowan Trustee**
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