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Breast Mates Newry

Registered

Charity no. 110584 Date registered. 06/06/2025

Public benefits

What are the direct benefits flowing from your organisation's purposes? Increased number of people living with breast cancer diagnosis accessing support Greater awareness of impact of breast cancer diagnosis upon individuals, family and friends Emotional and social support provided to those living with breast cancer diagnosis How can the benefits

identified above be demonstrated? Number of individuals registered with the group Number of monthly social gatherings hosted Number of activities and events organised Feedback from members and participants Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes? No Who are the charity's beneficiaries? Group Members Families and friends of those living with breast cancer diagnosis Wider community

What your organisation does

The group provides a range of activities and events including peer support, alternative therapies, social activities. The group also advocates on behalf of people living with a Breast cancer diagnosis.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of health or the saving of lives

Who the charity helps

  • Ethnic minorities
  • General public
  • General public
  • General public
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information

Charitable purposes

Aim Our group is an informal group within the local community, which provides an opportunity for persons who have or have had breast cancer, their families, friends and carers to meet. The group will offer opportunities for friendship, learning and support. Objectives • to promote and protect the physical and mental health of persons who have or have had breast cancer, their families, friends and carers in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area, regardless of age, sex, race, political, religious, or other opinion, through the provision of support, education and practical advice. • enabling persons who have or have had breast cancer, their families, friends and carers to play an influential role in decisions regarding breast cancer services; and • to advance the education of the public in all areas relating to breast cancer.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 8 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mrs Ann O'brien, 26 Lisdrum Avenue, Newry, BT35 6AQ

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Ann O'brien
Mrs Teresa Hollywood
Mrs Catrina Mcbride
Mrs Diane Preece
Mrs Valerie Davis
Mrs Attracta O'hagan
Mrs Cathy Feenan
Mrs Lisa O'hare

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • Armagh City, Banbridge And Craigavon Council
  • Mid Ulster District Council
  • Newry, Mourne And Down District Council