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Fairness (IN) Fertility

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Charity no. 107778 Date registered. 23/05/2022

Public benefits

The direct benefits flowing from the purpose include the prevention and alleviation of human suffering by improving the quality of life of people experiencing fertility difficulties in Northern Ireland by supporting their ability to make healthy life choices, reduction in social isolation of people experiencing fertility difficulties in Northern

Ireland, the improvement in the quality of life through improved confidence and self-esteem of people experiencing fertility difficulties in Northern Ireland, as well as enhanced personal capabilities through increased resilience and the development of self care techniques, a developed sense of belonging amongst the fertility challenged community, the promotion of equality by eliminating discrimination for women, men and couples experiencing fertility difficulties in Northern Ireland. Benefits are evidenced quantitively & qualitatively by assessment prior to and following engagement with services, using methods such as attendance records, baseline tools, evaluation forms & self-reflection statements. These demonstrate a reduction in social isolation, improved health & well-being outcomes, increased resilience, confidence & self-esteem of those individuals and couples facing fertility difficulties in NI. There is also enhanced understanding & awareness amongst the general public of fertility difficulties experienced. Benefits are evidenced through the increasing numbers of people interacting with our online social media platforms and service user feedback. Traction of our public posts, across our social media platforms demonstrates positive engagement and a greater understanding & awareness of fertility difficulties being experienced by individuals & couples in NI. Three funded IVF cycles in NI, aligned with other parts of UK There is no harm arising from any of the purposes as set out in Fairness (IN) Fertility's governing document. The beneficiaries are Women, Men and Couples living in Northern Ireland. There is no private benefit flowing from any of the purposes as set out in Fairness (IN) Fertility's governing document.

What your organisation does

Information and networking events Peer led support meet up’s Fertility focused emotional wellness programmes Physical activity/recreational programmes Conferences Lobbying/campaigning Public awareness campaigns Support, advice and guidance Holistic and alternative therapies

The charity’s classifications

  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Men
  • Women

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Counselling/support
  • General charitable purposes
  • Human rights/equality
  • Medical/health/sickness

Charitable purposes

The purposes of the charity are: - Support and guide individuals and couples experiencing fertility difficulties in Northern Ireland. - Creation of a safe and supported environment, in which individuals and couples from Northern Ireland can consider their future fertility options. - Reduce distress for individuals and couples by making available emotional well-being, and physical health activities/events. - Improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals and couples faced with fertility difficulties in Northern Ireland. - Creation of a support network for those individuals and couples faced with fertility difficulties in Northern Ireland. Increase public awareness and enhance the understanding of fertility difficulties experienced by individuals and couples in Northern Ireland.

Governing document

Constitution

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  • 8 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Deborah Cross, 9 Elmwood Road, Londonderry, BT48 9JA

Trustee board

Trustee
Deborah Cross
Maeve Mclaughlin
Maria Gormley
Leona Mcmenamin
Martin Reilly
Victoria Stevenson
Rachel Stevenson
Patricia Logue

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland