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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 19 Jul 2022
Public benefits
The Direct Benefits which flow from our purposes are that: 1. By learning physically through active games young people will be more active and healthier and will learn how to play in teams, how to obey rules 2. By learning intellectually through talks, visits, songs, and craft young people will develop personal skills and understanding 3. By
learning social skills the young people will be friendly to others within and outside the drey and will understand that other people in the world may not look or sound the same as them. 4. By learning spiritually they will learn to be better citizens within a moral framework by supporting charities and learning about other faiths. All the above skills will help the children to become more responsible citizens and active members of their communities. The Direct Benefits can be evidenced through feedback from local communities, churches and parents, waiting lists for most dreys which show their popularity amongst parents and the growth in number of dreys; in 1992 there were 22 dreys there are now approximately 100 dreys. There are no harms flowing from the purposes and neither are there any private benefits to unintended beneficiaries which would be more than incidental; for example, the training which leaders receive in order to fulfil the purposes. Dreys may charge small fees to cover costs or activities and many will have a policy of abating the fee where there is hardship in the family of the Squirrel.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The NI Squirrel Association provides a balanced programme of games, crafts, stories and outings for 4 and 5 year olds in Dreys organised and led by volunteer leadership teams in Church Halls, Scout venues, schools and Community Centres all over Northern Ireland. Adult leaders are supported by a Drey manual, online programmes and information and by
Regional Representatives. These Regional Representatives make up the NI Squirrel Team, along with Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Badge Secretary. The NI Squirrel Team provides support to leaders through training, practical help, advice and guidance for new Dreys and new adult leaders and organising and running Regional and Northern Ireland events for both leadership teams and Squirrels. The NI Squirrel Association is affiliated to the Northern Ireland Scout Council and this provides administrative support to the NI Squirrel Team.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
Charitable purposes
The Association is established to promote the benefit of young people in Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”). The aim of the association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.