GARRISON COMMUNITY GROUP
Nl Charity Commission Annual Report 2023
Nl Charity Commission Number
109143

CONTENTS
Name of Charity as appears on Register and Nl Charity Commission Number
Purpose of the Charty
Names of Serving Trustees during Reportir8 Year
Financial Reporting Year
Summary of Main Activities (furthering the Charl￿S purpose for publlc
benefft) and main achievements/tsr8ets in Reporting Year
Trustee Statsment
Financial Review of Reporting Year
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NAME OF CHARITY AS APPEARS ON REGISTER AND NI CHARITY COMMISSION
NUMBER
Garrison Community Group
Charlty Commission Number 109143
PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY
The public beneffts that flow from ourcharity are (i) enhanced quality of life and sense of
well-being through engagement with and participation in actlvities and events that bring
people together, leading to a more stsble and cohestve wmmunity; (li) strengthening the
onnection between young people and their communities and increasing active. positive
citizenshlp (ill) heightened rrvdntsl, physkal and emotional well-being. leading to improved
health outcomes and a better quality of life. The beneficiaries are the inhabitsnts of the area
of benefft. These benefits can be evidenced through feedback from the beneficiaries,
evaluations of the work and impact of Garrison Community Group. the findings of
community surveys and research carried out into the link between participation in physical
activity and health. No harm or private benefft arises from these purposes.

NAMES OF SERVING TRUSTEES DURING REPORTING YEAR
Olivia Mcmanus
Sharon Treacy
Alne Latten
Rosemary Lyons
Frances Merrett
Katle Carty
Jane Camey
Siobhan Morris
Anthony Feely
Paullne Treacy

FINANCIAL REPORTING YEAR
Financial Year Ending 31 October 2023
SUMMARY OF MAIN AcfiviTIES (FURTHERING THE CHARITY'S PURPOSE FOR
PUBLIC BENEFIT) AND MAIN ACHIEVEMENTsnARGETS ACHIEVED IN
REPORTING YEAR
Garrison Community Group (GCG) orBanised a Christmas tree lights switrh on with Sants
arriving in the vlllage as well as Carol singing. It was a great get together for all the
community and ended with a hot beverdge and mlnce pie in the Hub afterwards which
everyone enjoyed.
Santa, Mrs Claus and an Elf also made a vlslt to the 3 local Schools and gave each of the 150
kids a selection pack whilst enjoylng some Festive fun.
At Eastertlme, GCG held a cake and flower sale whlch Is very well attended and supported
with a wonderful display of traybakes, scones. cakes and jam as well as severdl flower display
pleces.
Durlng the Summer months. GCG organised summer activities ft>r local chlldren to attend at
a reduced rate. subsidised by grdnts which GCG apply in advance for. The activitles included
Core Kids, Futsal, Arts and Crdfts, Fishing and Surfing, All of these activities tske place in the
village of Garrison apart from Surfing which is In Rossknowlagh. These actlvities are very
popular with over 100 children beneffting from them each summer. GCG member5 also
supervise these summer activities.
Summer 2023 also seen the return of Melvinfest. the familyfvn day In the local park'The
Rusheen, forthe whole community and surrourKling areas. There had been a 4-year break
from Melvinfest due to Covid 19 so it was a welcome return. Families enjoyed bouncy
castles, a rodeo bull, duck race, face paintin& burgers. coffee dock whilst being entertained
by a local DJ.
For Halloween, GCG held a Trkk orTreat event where kids dressed up in their Halloween
costumes and visitsd the Hub for a trick or treat bag and some Halloween fun.

Other GCG events held throughout that particular year were weekly Coffee mornings held in
our Hub. These proved very popular and offered a way for a weekly get together. Also
popular were the monthly Trdditional music sessions held in the Hub on a Sunday evening
where local musicians gathered to pay together enjoyed by local people. Trdditional music
was played by young and old. story tellin& songs and dancing with tea, scones and home-
bakln8 provided.
GCG provided 213 flower arrdnging classes durlng thls ￿ar which are very well attended.
TRUSfEE STATEMENT
We can confirm the Trustees have had regard to the Commission's Public Benefit
Requirement.
FINANCIAL REVIEW OF REPORTING YEAR
No financlal issues In this reporting period.
DETAILS OF ANY FUND HELD BYTHE CHARITYTHAT WAS MATERIALLY IN
DEFICIT AT THE END OF THE YEAR AND STEPS TAKEN BYTHE CHARITY TRUSTEES
TO ELIMINATE THE DEFICIT:
The Charlty did not have a deficit balance at the year end.
TRUSTEE SIGN OFF
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