THE GLENELLY PLAYERS TRUSTEES AND OTHER INFORMATION Trustees: Kenneth Hicks Patri¢ia McNulty Yvonne McGiinchey Roberta Wauchob Mary Mcculiagh Charity Number In Northem Ireland: 109591 Independent Examiner: Joseph CaroLan 7 Fairvbew Place Plumbridge Omagh County Tyrone BT79 8DZ Principal Bankers= Ulster Bank 14 High Street Omagh County Tyrone BT79 1 BJ
The Glenelly Players Charity Number:109591 TRUSTEES. REPORT Fof the financlaiyear end 30" September 2025. The Trusiees present their Trustees. Report and the unaudited financial statements tor the Iinancialyear ended September 30th 2025. The financial statements are prepared in accordancewth the Charities Act INI) 2008. FRS 102Yhe Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting bycharities- Statement of recommended practice applicable to charities preparingtheir financial statements in accordance Wlth the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK ano Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) In this report. the Trustees of the Gleneiiy Players present a summary of its purposes, governance. activities, achievements. and financesfor thetinancialyear ending 30, September 2025. Mission. Objectives and Strategy Mlssion Statement The GleneLly Players aimsto encourage peopLeto become involved in drama and the arts. The group performs plays for the local community. donating its ticket sales to charities which support its purposes. The organisation is established to advance the arts. education. health. and wellbeing ot the people of the Gleneiiyvalleyand surroundingareas. Structure. Govemance. and Management Structure The Trustees who served during the year are as follows- Kenneth Hicks Patricia McNulty Yvonne McGlinchey Michael Devine Roberta Waucob Mary Mccullagh It is with sadness thatwe advise ofthe passingof our fellowTrustee Michael Devine in December 2025. Michaelwas a cofounoer of the group and worked tirelessly to further
the 8ims of the Glenelly Iwers. The Tnjstees express their gratitude tor the contribution made byTrustee Michael Devine. Review otActivlties. Achievements and Pertomiances During the year 2024-2025 the comrnittee worked on promoting the Glenelly Players Drama Group in the local communityand recwiting new members.Time was speni reading plays and casting in preparation for perfonnances in March 2026. Financial Revlew The receipts and payrnents accounts show total receipts of £15 and payments of £50. This results in a deficit of £35.00 .The cash reserves of £7119.00 from the prewous financial yearending 30th Septembertaking into account the CeIpt of £15.Iy) and payment of £50.00 leaves a bank cash balance of £7084.00. Results and Dlvidends At the end of the financial year. the charity has assets of £O.I)O and liabilities of £0.00. Compliance with Sectorwide Legislation and Standards The charity engages pro-actively WTth legislation. standards and codes which a developed for the sector. The GleneLiy Rayers subscril)e to antt is compliant with the following: The charities SORP {FRS 102) Public Benefft Statement The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's public benefft requirement statutory guidance. Purpose 1: To a(fvance education forthe benefft of all the people in the Gleneiiyvalley and surrounding areas. The direct benefitwhich flows from this is that the local cornmunitycan avail ofthe opportunityto parttcipate in the group and develop skills in the arts, drama. includingwritin& Play performance. directing. lights and sound and work WTth playwrights. This development of knowledge is crucial in a small rural communityto sustain the abilityofthe groupto continue deliveringdrama productions and otherforms of art and wrwting for the benefft of the community. The benefit of this purpose is further demonstrated by the number of people ot different ages and background who re¢ognise the group as an outietfor learning more about creative expression. Purpose 2: To promote the art of drama and other art forms for the benefit of all the people of the Glenellyvalley and surrounding areas. The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is the coming together of the community to produce and perform a play
which brings an opportunityfoi social interaction and the opportuniryto artend a drama performance in the local area. It encourages new participants to the group and engages the community. The performances are supported bythe local community anij sell out on the live consecutive nights when a performance runs. The group face regular enquiries aboutwhen the next performance will be taking place. Purpose 3: The aovancement of healthlsaving iÉves forthe benefit of the people in the Glenelly Valley and surrounding aas. The direct benefttwhich flows from this is the group's abilityto donate the proceeds of its pertormance ticket sales to several charities which support physical and mental health and wellbeing. The other benefit which flows directly from the group's purpose is the allewation of social isolation and provision of an outLet for people to meet as part ot the group or to attend drama performances in the locaLcommunity hall. Tf)is is particularly important in a rural area. The group has onated its ticket sales to date to several charities which supporr e(Jucarion. health. and wellbeing. Approved by Ihe Board of Trustees on 13" May 2026 and signed on its behalf by. Dr Kenneth Hicks Chairperson. Mrs Patricia McNulty Treasurer