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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£45.4K
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Spending
£56.4K
Public benefits
Our purposes are: 1. To advance education and to promote the preservation and protection of health among middle-aged and older people who are not in full-time employment and to promote the benefit of older people in Newry and its environs (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) and in particular: 2. To provide facilities in the interests of
Social Welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for middle-aged and older people: The trustees believe that both our purposes satisfy both elements of the public benefit requirement. Purpose one The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include improved education in many disciplines (both mental and physical) with accompanying stimulation of both mind and/or body. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback and referrals of new members by the Health Trust and G.P.’s. Continued funding by the health trust supports our success in administering the benefit. No known harm arises from the benefit. The charity’s beneficiaries are middle-aged and older people who are not in full-time employment in Newry and its environs. A private benefit to computer tutors (some of whom may be trustees) can arise from their having the latest software (such as Microsoft Office etc.) provided for their own laptop computers. Similarly some craft class tutors (again, some of whom may be trustees) may be provided with tools and materials for experimental/practice purposes. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. Purpose two The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the bringing together of otherwise isolated and/or insular people and introducing them to new interests and friends, thus giving them a fresh outlook on life and relieving pressure on the Social Services system. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from the health trust and to whom annual service evaluation reports are made. Neither private benefit nor known harm arises from the purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
We have a wide range of approximately 60 mind- & body-stimulating learning and recreational activities (including, amongst others, various computer/Ipad skills courses, languages, art and crafts, outdoor pursuits (such as gardening, walking, golf), photography, biblical studies, reading, crosswords, bridge, music appreciation, choirs, yoga, wine
tasting and social events. We tend to follow the conventional 3 terms system, starting in September and ending in June, with Christmas & Easter breaks.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- Older people
How the charity works
- Education/training
- Sport/recreation
