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Ulster History Circle

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £15.3K

  • Spending

    £10.5K

Charity no. 100124 Date registered. 11/06/2014

Public benefits

Purpose 1 The benefit that flows from this purpose is widespread public acknowledgement of individual achievement. This is evidenced by the continuous annual erection of plaques over more than 30 years. No harm results from the purpose. Purpose 2 To expand public knowledge of oft-neglected aspects of our history and to increase, through visible

and permanent plaques, public awareness of cultural and historic strengths. The benefits that flow from this purpose are increased public understanding of the contribution made by individuals associated with the locality, pride in the local neighbourhood, a source of inspiration for young people, and the involvement of individuals and organisations in the work of the Circle. This is evidenced by local and regional news coverage, radio and TV interviews, requests for talks about what the Circle does, nominations for plaques, use by Blue Plaque Guides, website and Dictionary access metrics worldwide, links to and from reference sites e.g. Bodleian Library, involvement in local exhibitions. No harm results from the purpose. Purpose 3 To co-operate with other historical and architectural groups with a view to promoting interest in the study of our history. The benefits that flow from this purpose are better inter-group working, co-operation in plaque events and local participation. This is evidenced by the number of groups involved in plaque events and by Circle delivery of talks and exhibitions all over the province. No harm results from this purpose.

What your organisation does

To erect commemorative plaques in public places in honour of men and women who have made significant contributions to the advancement of ideas and particularly in such fields as the arts and sciences, industry, religion and sport. To expand public knowledge of oft-neglected aspects of our history and to increase, through visible and permanent

plaques, public awareness of cultural and historic strengths.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science

Who the charity helps

  • General public

How the charity works

  • Arts
  • Cross-border/cross-community
  • Cultural
  • Heritage/historical

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2022

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Charitable purposes

1. to erect commemorative plaques in public places in honour of men and women who have made significant contributions to the advancement of ideas and particularly in such fields as the arts and sciences, industry, religion or sport; 2. to expand public knowledge of oft-neglected aspects of our history and to increase, through visible and permanent plaques, public awareness of cultural and historical strengths; and 3. to co-operate with other historical and architectural groups with a view to promoting interest in the study of our history.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 13 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 13 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Maud Hamill, 17 Glenkeen Avenue, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PH

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Maud Hamill
Mr Trevor Parkhill Mbe Ba (Hons)
Mr Chris Spurr
Dr Peter Collins
Mr Richard Froggatt
Mr Leslie Mckeague
David Hume
Kenneth Irvine Ll.B
Seamus Mckee
Mr Mike Catto
Dr Eibhlin Mhic Aoidh
Mrs Mary Delargy
Mrs Patricia Pyne

List of regions

  • In Ireland
  • In Northern Ireland
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