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Public benefits
Our public benefit is to the general public, primarily in Northern Ireland but also internationally through collaboration with other similar organisations. Our aim is to exclude no-one. On Purpose 1 - To advance the Christian faith. Direct benefits which flow from this purpose is the provision to the public of a place of worship. Additionally, it
promotes the cultivation of good moral values and provides a sense of well being. There is an indirect benefit to the community in general when these values are promoted by individuals encouraging good citizenship. How the benefit is demonstrated 1. The benefit is demonstrated by regular feedback from the public who use our services 2. The benefit is demonstrated by the continued support and donations to the charity by those who use our services 3. The benefit is demonstrated by independent research that supports the view that those who practice a religion make better citizens, are more likely to be active in their community and more likely to volunteer. Example – Demos, 2012, Faithful Citizens. Who the beneficiaries are 1. The major beneficiaries are the general public in Northern Ireland. 2. Minor beneficiaries are the general public in France and Spain. Any harm or private benefit This purpose does not lead to harm. This purpose provides no private benefit. On Purpose 2 - To relieve persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress or who are aged or sick, locally or internationally. Direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the reduction of need, hardship and distress. Indirect benefits include the reduction of stress to individuals, the easing of financial hardship and in a wider sense, a general positive contribution to society. How the benefit is demonstrated 1. The benefit is demonstrated by direct feedback from those who have been helped at a local level. 2. The benefit is demonstrated by the feedback and reports of those organisations to which we make donations on an international level. Example – Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Who the beneficiaries are 1. Individuals or groups of people from the general public in Northern Ireland who are known to be in some form of need, hardship or distress. 2. Individuals or groups of people internationally who are known to be in some form of need, hardship or distress. Any harm or private benefit This purpose does not lead to harm. This purpose provides no private benefit.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Our activities include: - Public worship. - Teaching of Christian doctrine. - Pastoral care and support of individuals. - Provide training and research resources to persons interested in the Christian faith. - Provide support to other organisations of similar aim through work teams and ministry teams both locally and internationally. -
Provide support to individual Christian workers. - Produce, publish, distribute, sell and/or give away Christian literature in various media formats.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Relief of poverty
- Religious activities
- Welfare/benevolent
