National Council of YMCAs of Ireland Ltd

ApologiesApologies

Alex Patterson Ballymena

Jo Hewitt Greenhill

Nichola Lynagh Belfast

Gareth Johnston President

Scott Peckins Dublin

Richard Spratt Treasurer

President Gladys Adams Proposed: Claire Hanna Seconded: Gareth Johnston

Vice President RoI Theresa Mc Carthy Proposed: Gef Dickson Seconded: Scott Peckins

Vice President NI Nichola Lynagh Proposed: Howard Davey Seconded: Joy McNally

Treasurer: Richard Spratt Proposed: Nichola Lynagh Seconded: Gladys Adams

Association Nominee

Antrim David Creighton

Ballymena

North Down Ivor Mitchell

Belfast Nichola Lynagh

Carrickfergus

Cork Gef Dickson

Dublin Scott Peckins

Larne Joy McNally

Lisburn Julie Morrison

Londonderry William Lamrock

Lurgan Hugo Dale

Newcastle Jo Hewitt

Portadown Sharyn Hopper

Co Cork Heather Faris

Donegal Michael McKenna

Greenhill Jo Hewitt

Personnel John Peacock

Ballincollig John Tyrrell

Cobh Heather Faris

Bandon Theresa Mc Carthy

Bantry Patricia O’Sullivan

Youth Representative Christine Davey

Gef Dickson ( Cork)Scott Peckins ( Dublin)Michael Mc Kenna( Donegal)Ray Murphy ( W Dublin)Heather Faris( Cobh) John Tyrrell ( Ballincollig)Theresa Mc Carthy ( Bandon)Patricia O’Sullivan (Bantry)Gladys Adams ( President)

Ballincollig CobhBandonBantryDonegalGreater DublinGreenhillPersonnel & Training International

The financial accounts of the National Council of YMCAs of Ireland Ltd & the Republic of Ireland YMCA Trust have been audited by JLG according to SORP 2005 guidelines

Pleased to report a sound financial progress NI

Our NI Depts each recorded small surpluses M&SS 16K Community Relations 3K Greenhill before depreciation cost 29K These amounts have been added to our reserves which are

within our policy limits of 3 to 6 months operational costs Republic

Excellent budgetary control has ensured a small surplus 7K which has been added to our reserves

Slow but steady progress building up local funding.

There has been steady progress towards meeting our reserves policy target of 3-6 months operational costs.

Presently we hold approximately 5 months operational cost in reserves

Changes to core funding through YCNI pose a major threat to National Council’s stability

£2.1m has been secured towards Capital Development of Greenhill

Significant cut backs in Republic public expenditure

Full copies of the audited accounts are available from the Belfast office or online

YCNI Northern Ireland Fund For

Reconciliation   International Fund for Ireland CRYSS YCNI Banbridge Local Strategic Partnership DHSS DE CR Branch  Ulster Garden Villages Down District Council

Youth Affairs Section of Dept Education & Science - Youth Service Grant Scheme

Dept of Education & Science with support from the European Social Fund

Youth Affairs Section of Dept Education & Science- Youth Information Fund

FAS-Community Employment Leargas under the EU Youth

Programme Dept Community Rural & Gaeltacht

Affairs-Young People’s Facilities & Services Fund 

Health Services Executive RoI Youth Affairs Section of Dept

Education & Science –Special Projects for Youth

POBAL (Dormant Accounts Fund)

Thanks to our finance staff, Jackie,(Greenhill) Jane & Noelle ( Belfast) Mary (Ballincollig)

The National Council accepts the 2007 Republic of Ireland Report & Accounts

The National Council accepts the 2007/2008 Northern Ireland Report & Accounts

The National Council appoints Lowry Grant as National Council of YMCAs Ltd auditors for the year 2008/2009

Nichola Lynagh National Chairperson

79 ‘Irish’ participantsWide variety of activitiesBenefits –

increased understanding & commitment to the movement

Widened visionRisks - for younger members

Costly in time & financial resources