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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£331.4K
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Spending
£361.7K
Public benefits
The Company is established: (i) To provide the means to advance the education of the public in aspects of disability, imparting knowledge and confidence with a view to these skills being carried into wider society and used positively for the benefit of disabled people, (ii) To transform the ‘image’ of disability products and equipment to either fit
with a modern age:- a. To research and develop equipment and utensils, which are non-clinical and aesthetically pleasing, b. To support and encourage manufacturers to do same (iii) To bring medical and therapeutic intervention to a community setting; a. To reduce the stress and inconvenience appointments bring by removing practical limitations such as unsuitable parking/loading/unloading/waiting/timing impracticalities b. To aspire to make appointments fit with life and not the other way around (iv) To develop and deliver education and employment initiatives aimed at those challenged as a result of disability, particularly during the transition period (vi) To undertake any other charitable purpose according to the law of Northern Ireland. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include; Improved physical and mental health Reduced levels of stress and anxiety Reduced isolation Improved disability awareness Improved integration of disabled people and the elderly Improved independence for the elderly, disabled people and their families or carers These benefits will be evidence through surveyed feedback from members on an independent basis. In facilitating care for disabled and vulnerable people there is a risk of accident whilst in our care. The health benefits and improved outcomes far outweigh this risk which will be managed rigorously via ongoing risk assessment. The charity’s benefits are provided to advance physical and mental health of the general public in Northern Ireland and in particular to disabled people and their friends and family. A private benefit to trustee’s may arise from the charity’s ongoing training and good governance. These skill sets and experience would be transferable to other situations. These benefits are incidental and a necessary result of carrying out the purposes for the benefit of the beneficiaries. Purpose two The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is to; Improve the self-confidence of disabled people Reduce awkwardness of the general public Encourage the general public to try disability equipment These benefits will be evidenced by surveying members. In dealing with development of disability products it is essential to comply with all UK and European health, safety and quality processes to avoid risk. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living in Northern Ireland, particularly those with a disability, their families and carers. A private benefit of this purpose may arise in the form of profit for disability product manufacturers if the charity aligns itself in order to bring products to the marketplace. The advantages of improved products for disabled people negate this private benefit which happens anyway in a commercial marketplace. Purpose three The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is; To reduce the impact of multiple health appointments on quality of life To reduce the stress and anxiety of journeying to unsuitable appointment locations To ease the budget constraints on Health and Social Care providers We as a charity wish to facilitate the implementation of this ‘already identified need.’ Members will be surveyed on an ongoing basis to ensure the system has improved quality of life. This purpose does not lead to harm as the charity itself will not be offering medical and therapeutic treatment or advice. This benefit is for disabled people in Northern Ireland, their families and carers. In the event that there is demand from members wishing to avail of private therapeutic treatment in addition to health service provision then we will endeavour to facilitate this via room hire to private practitioners. In this event, the practitioner would benefit from payment from an individual. To have optional therapy available would have such a positive impact on quality of life that it negates the private gain which would happen in any case. Purpose four The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is to improve experiences and outcomes for disabled people especially during the transition period. These benefits will be evidenced by recording uptake and outcome data on programmes which will then influence future planning. Risk of a disabled or vulnerable person coming to harm if work experience is sought outside of the charity’s environment could be increased. Risk assessment will identify suitable placement and minimise risk. To refuse this opportunity to disabled people would be an infringement of their human rights.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Mae Murray Foundation has a vision to create a truly inclusive society. Places where people will socialising together side by side; recognising one another to be of equal and inseparable value, regardless of physical, learning, sensory, medical, age or support related need. Working in partnership with health trusts, local authorities and
other organisations, Mae Murray Foundation works to break down participation challenges within communities to ingrain fundamental change for people who would be otherwise excluded. It aims to create 'Inclusive Framework Models of Excellence' facilitating independence and nurturing of positive attitudes, through frequent interaction and education.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Older people
- Parents
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Disability
- Education/training
- Medical/health/sickness
- Playgroup/after schools
- Relief of poverty
- Rural development
- Sport/recreation
