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Anthony Mccormack Bernard O'regan NEWSLETTER 2018 Hi Everybody, Welcome to the 2018 Western Care Newsletter. Once more the year gone by was a very busy and challenging year for us. I want to take the opportunity through this newsletter to express my appreciation and deep gratitude to everyone who has helped to take the organisation through the last year. In particular I want to say a special word of thanks to all of the sta who serve in a wide range of areas throughout the county. Your commitment and dedication to those with disability is not going unnoticed and is greatly appreciated by myself and my fellow colleagues on the Board of Directors. I want to say a special word of thanks to all the people who volunteer for this organisation in so many di erent ways. Those who come to help out in our day centres, all those who help with our door to door collection and all those who are involved in fundraising. Fundraising that has become so important in helping to provide services and improve facilities throughout Western Care. I also want to thank all of the service users for their help and support and particularly for the warmth of their welcome every time we are fortunate enough to meet up. As I pointed out in last year's newsletter, Western Care is a company limited by guarantee and so it must have company members. To this end I would encourage all those who are interested in any way in the work of Western Care to apply for membership. In doing so you will have a say in electing those who will represent the organisation at regional and board level. In thanking all the sta , I want to say a special word of thanks to our CEO, Bernard O'Regan, who has provided unwavering support to the board and tremendous leadership and vision to the organisation. Every good wish to everyone associated in any way with Western Care. Anthony McCormack CHAIRPERSON, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fundraising continues to play an essential part in the ability of Western Care to provide services, to purchase essential aids and appliances and to add to the quality of supports available to people. The pressure on resources continues to be signi cant and fundraised monies are more important than ever. On behalf of the Association, I want to thank all volunteers, sponsors and donors for your continued support to the work of Western Care. I hope that you will continue to be generous in your support to Western Care over the coming year. Bernard O’Regan EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A unique book, presented with beautiful art work and documentary photographs, “Carrowbeg Cooks” not only re ects the food preferences of the artists involved, it is also a practical, usable cookbook for anyone to enjoy. This project has been speci cally supported by Western Care Association fundraising, Mayo County Council Arts O ce Upstart Programme and Custom House Studios. Western Care Association, Head Offi ce, John Moore Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo T: 094 902 5133 F: 094 902 5207 E:[email protected] www.westerncare.com Charity Number: CHY5578; Charities Registration Number: 20008604 NEWSLETTER 2018 Use of fundraised monies Western Care Association provides a wide range of supports and services to people with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in Mayo. We are committed to using fundraised monies to support the people using our services and to use fundraised money to enhance the lives of those we support. Money raised through fundraising activities and the Door to Door collection is very valuable to Western Care and we appreciate the e orts of all who engaged in fundraising activities on behalf of Western Care Association. We appreciate you taking time out of your busy lives to support the people we support. Here are some examples of projects supported/items purchased in 2017 thanks to your generosity Volkswagen Caddy bought from fund raising money for Respite Services • Development of a sensory garden for our house in Manulla • Purchase of necessary lifting equipment for a respite service in • Painting and refurbishing a number of properties Ballyhaunis • Purchase of gardening tools and furniture • The purchase of essential equipment and aids and appliances for • The purchase of a number of vehicles for our day & residential our Children’s respite service in Castlebar and other services. services to facilitate social opportunities and outings for those • Supported a history club for children with Autism. using our services. • Purchase of technology to support communication across • Luisne Art Project in Ballinrobe – supporting our artists to explore multiple services. their creativity. • Supporting the Friendship Group • Drumming workshops in Castlebar • Supported the production of “Carrowbeg Cooks” • Supporting Special Olympics in Mayo • Supporting art workshops in Westport Western Care is currently operating in a very challenging nancial environment and relies on the generosity and support of the people of Mayo to enable us to maintain existing levels of service and hopefully enhance and enrich the lives of those we support. Thank you. Tia Crowley DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES Western Care Association Board of Directors 2016 / 2017 Back row: Bernard O’Regan, Paddy Geraghty, Philip McKiernan, Ed Rose, Kieran McGloin. Front row: Marie Munnelly, Anthony McCormack, Annette Dillon, Frances Burke. Unavoidably absent: Helen McHugh, Pat Higgins, Joe Gibbons. Western Care Association, Head Offi ce, John Moore Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo T: 094 902 5133 F: 094 902 5207 E:[email protected] www.westerncare.com Charity Number: CHY5578; Charities Registration Number: 20008604 NEWSLETTER 2018 Volunteering in Western Care Association Noreen McGarry, Community Inclusion Co-ordinator Volunteering in Western Care Association is based on the concept of matching people together who have a shared interest. Volunteers support people to take part in activities and events which are happening in their local communities. Volunteers come from all walks of life and ll a variety of roles around the county. We would like to thank all our Volunteers both past and current for their ongoing support to people. Becoming a registered Volunteer includes a Volunteer Application/Evetting and Training. For further information please contact Noreen McGarry, Community Inclusion Co-ordinator at 094 9029193 or [email protected] Application packs can also be downloaded from our website www.westerncare.com Fundraising Department Income from 2017 Fundraising Events and Projects During 2017 the people of Mayo raised €231,475 in All Ireland Ticket Ra e €2,525 support of Western Care Association Local Services Bequests €6,647 through fundraising events and projects, donations, grants, etc. This funding is vital to Western Care as it Cairde Crann Mor Fundraising and Donations (including 2017 Bingo, €30,162 provides the Association with critical extra resources Summer Cabaret, Seamus Langan Memorial Golf Tournament, etc) to fund training, social and sporting opportunities CMS Distribution (Chosen Charity of the Year) €3,700 for our service users. It also funds transport and some building and renovation projects. In addition Christmas Cards €10,500 fundraising activities play a vital role in raising the Christmas Development Draw & Card Games €9,661 pro le of the Association in the Community and the great work it does throughout the County. Western Concerts, Socials, etc. €9,663 Care is greatly indebted to the many volunteers and Corporate & Personal Donations €36,786 benefactors who give so much of their time, energy and money to support Mayo people with intellectual Grants (Allergan International Fund & Hospital Saturday Fund) €10,966 disabilities and their families. Ireland West Airport, Knock (Chosen Charity of the Year) €10,500 If you would like to help in any way in participating Kathleen Conneely Memorial Walk on Clare Island €19,400 in or organising a fundraising event or would like to make a donation please contact the Fundraising Lower Lakelands (Christmas Table Quiz) €4,300 Department (details below), look up our ‘Western Care Association – Fundraising’ page on Facebook or call to Mayo Four a Side Darts €6,900 the fundraising o ce at John Moore Road, Castlebar, Sta Deductions/Standing Orders €2,031 County Mayo. Sundry Fundraising Events and Donations €39,528 Joe Brett, Fundraising Manager T: 094 9029136/144 E: [email protected] Textile Recycling €9,723 Find us on Facebook: VTC Fundraising Events (Co ee Morning in Germany, Christmas Trees Western Care Association - Fundraising and Shop, Ra es, etc.) €7,100 Westport Golf Classic €4,553 Womens’ Mini Marathons, 5 & 10Km’s, etc €6,830 TOTAL €231,475 2018 Fundraising Events Sun, May 6th West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon - Castlebar Fri, May 18th Girls Night Out - Beauty & Fashion Event - Brea y House Hotel Sun, June 3rd VHI Women’s Mini Marathon - Dublin Sun, June 10th Tour of Lough Conn Charity Cycle - Crossmolina Sat, June 16th Kathleen Connelly Annual Memorial Walk - Clare Island Fri, June 22nd Michael John McDonnell Golf Am Am - Westport Thurs July 26th Seamus Langan Perpetual Cup Single Stableford - Ballinrobe Sun, Sept 9th Tour of East Mayo Charity Cycle - Foxford Sun, Sept 16th Charity 5 & 10km Walks - Newport Sun, Nov 25th Annual Monster Bingo - Castlebar Western Care Association, Head Offi ce, John Moore Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo T: 094 902 5133 F: 094 902 5207 E:[email protected] www.westerncare.com Charity Number: CHY5578; Charities Registration Number: 20008604 Designed & Printed by Multi Packaging Solutions, Westport 098 55810 Branch Totals 2017 Branch Income Achill € 10,239 The Voluntary Sector 1966 - 2018 Ardagh €2,300 Western Care was founded in 1966 by a group of dedicated and far seeing individuals with vision to deliver community Balla €1,833 based services to people with intellectual disabilities and Ballina €6,285 Autism in County Mayo. From humble beginnings and through the dedication and hard work of families and friends, this Ballinrobe/The Neale €8,009 sector in now a vital component of the overall organisation Ballintubber/Ballyheane €6,590 that is Western Care.
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