Trustee's Re
ort for the Year Ended 31st March 2024
The Trustees present their report and the independently examined financial
statements for the year ended 31st March 2024.
Governance
The Meta O'Donnell Trust Fund is a charity governed by its Trust Deed. The Trust
Fund was set up in November 2019 and registered as a charity with the Charities
Commission of Northern Ireland under Registration Number 108978.
The Trustees who serrfed during the year were as follows:
Mrs P Leeson
Miss C L'Estrange
Mrs M Nolan
Mr G Wilson
Mr J Woods
The management of the Trust Fund is the responsibility of the Board of Trustees.
None of the Trustees have any beneficial interest in the charity. The Trust Fund met
twice during financial year 2023124 to discuss the needs of the pupils in St Joseph's
College and to prioritise those needs and plan the appropriate use of the charitable
funds. Decisions were made by a resolution of a meeting of Trustees passed by a
majority of those present.
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining accounting records and are satisfied
that the financial systems in place generate high quality information for the Trustees.
Objectives and Public Benefit
The purpose of the Trust Fund is for the education, recreation and extra-curricular
activities of pupils and students attending St Joseph's College and the advancement
of citizenship or community development.
In fulfilling the public benefit requirement, the Trustees have had regard to the
Charity Commission Nl statutory public benefit guidance. The direct benefits which
flow from The Trust Fund include the improved outcomes for pupils in St Joseph's
College and the increased opportunities to access a better educational journey.
During 2023124 the Trust Fund supported pupils through school based awarded
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and theory music tuition. An extract from a review by the Music Department..
"The bursary scheme has greatly benefitted our student's progression in Music. For
some. financing lessons would not be possible without a bursary sponsorship and
reaching the level required for GCSE practical wouldn't be possible without individual
instrumental or vocal tuition. For others this is a great incentive to contribute to the

musical and life of the College through participation in various school events in
house and in the community."
The Trustees will continue to promote the objectives of the Trust Fund in the years
ahead and plan to continue with the Music Bursaries and rolling out bursaries in
other areas.. PE., Art" Drama as well as Post 16 opportunities.
Financial Performance
The Trustees are satisfied with the financial position at the end of the financial year.
Declaration
This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs M Nolan
Trustee
Dated..