AGENDA Speech Therapy Clinic Update Presentation by Catherine Questions and Answers and Input from Members Social Program Update Presentation by Tracy Input from Members Finance Report Presentation by Carmel Input from Members

Structure and Finances Explained

An independent registered charity - (CHY17503) Which owns the Down Syndrome Limerick Services Centre Building.

Governed by a Board of Directors Managed by a voluntary committee appointed by the Directors Operate the Speech and Language therapy service.

Down Syndrome Ireland Limerick Branch An affiliate branch of Down Syndrome Ireland – Registered Charity (CHY6062) Not an independent charity

Down Syndrome Ireland Limerick Branch Governed by the National Executive Committee of Down Syndrome Ireland Managed by a local voluntary committee elected annually by the branch members. Occupy and use the Services Centre Fundraise for services and activities for the benefit of members

Why two Charities? The structure of Down Syndrome Ireland does not permit Branches to own property in their own right. To guarantee the Centre for the benefit of people with Down Syndrome in the Limerick area, it was necessary to entrust the ownership with a separate, independent charity (ie Down Syndrome Limerick Services).

What about Fundraising? Limerick Branch Association fundraises using the Down Syndrome Ireland charity number: 6062 Down Syndrome Limerick Services fundraises using its own separate charity number: 17503

Why separate Accounts? No choice. Two Charities, two sets of accounts. Limerick Branch is obliged to account to the Down Syndrome Ireland for all income raised and expenditure incurred by the branch. Down Syndrome Limerick Services, as an independent charity is legally obliged to submit audited accounts to the Companies Registration Office annually and to Revenue Commissioners as required.

How are Services Funded? Down Syndrome Limerick Services fundraises directly to provide services at the Centre. Limerick Branch also contributes toward the cost of services and the maintenance costs of the centre. Success depends on a co-operative effort. The combined accounts show the real situation.

Summary of Accounts shows income to date with projected income to end of year is €132,500 Expenses to date with projected expenses to end of year will be €140,500. Therefore we are looking a loss of €8,000 (Association and DSL services combined) Cost attributed purely to Clinic (therapy and building) is €125,000 of the above overall cost of €140,500. Income from parents to this cost is €20,000, only 16% of the actual cost Finance in detail

Breaking that down further, Cost per client per session is €80, of which parent pays €25 (31%) HSE only contributes funding of €20,000 (16%) but we believe this will be reduced this year The balance of the money comes from: Fundraising & Donations

Main areas of Fundraising in 2009 Churchgate Charites Projects of Ireland Speech Therapy Donations Marathons etc. Once off events

Income in 2009 that was not received in 2010 Golf Classic (but is hoped to be run in 2011) EDS Grant Small equipment grant from Lotto reduced from €6,000 to €1,500 Donations down €20,000 In total our income was down in 2010 by €115,000 on 2009 Income

The Future If we were to receive no further money from any source – we have enough money to operate for 2 years However we cannot plan to significantly deplete the reserves if we are to: 1.To keep existing services and expand where seen necessary and to also keep our Social activities running and expand where necessary. 2.To expand our education program, such as holding more seminars and talks While we are confident of receiving funding from JP Pro-Am to complete resource room, and building improvements (some of these will hopefully make building more energy efficient) - this funding, however, is dependent on us being able to provide matching funding.

What is needed? New Ideas More Help Increased Donations

New Ideas? New ideas or suggestions as to how existing services can be improved. New ideas for fundraising or securing grant aid. New ideas about how we can reduce existing costs or get better return.

How can you Help? Time. If you have it, we need it. Skills. Perhaps you have a useful skill which you can share with others? Money. –We always need donations. –We need help with fund raising events –We need people to organise fundraising events – table quiz, coffee morning etc –Presently, more than 25% of families that use the Centre take no part in fundraising events.

Future Fundraising Events October - Honey Pot Collection – this is fund raising for Down Syndrome Ireland – the Branch keeps 40% Church Gate – Early in new year Golf Classic – first half of 2011 (need help in organising) Dog Racing night (being researched) but will need major help in organising if it goes ahead but could be a major fundraiser

2011 Goals Speech Therapy Clinic to continue to provide an exceptional service to members Complete the Resource Room which will be somewhere for parents to do research –It will have a library for parents and children –It will have a toy lending service –We have obtain some laptops to enable members to do computer courses, but we need trainers. Do you have suggestions?

Co-operation = Success

THANKS The fundraising committee would like to thank all those who help and support us. We would especially like to thank Breeda without whose valuable work and input we would not be able to do as much as we presently do.

Questions??

Thank You!