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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£20.4K
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Spending
£21.3K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from Purpose 1 and 3 is to provide opportunities for families and friends of alcoholics at open meetings with al-anon members and health professionals and at meetings with selected interested groups and at closed meetings of only the friends and relatives of alcoholics to learn about the diseases and how to mitigate
the negative impact of the disease on the lives of the family and friends of the alcoholic. These meetings allow those who have experience in living with an alcoholic the opportunity to share with the audience their experiences and successes. We also provide a 24 hour telephone advise line where the public in need of help regarding a family or friend of a an alcohol abuser can speak to and be given guidance by a dedicated established al- anon member on a confidential basis. This benefit is demonstrated by feedback from attendees at meetings and by the number of people attending the meetings and by the number of people using the helpline . A private benefit for our trustees and staff could arise from a deeper understanding of alcholism and improved coping mechanisms. The direct benefit which flows from purpose 3 is to publish and widely distribute literature to appropriate locations including the Al anon offices and al-anon meeting places on the particular problems associated with alcoholism and successful coping mechanisms. The benefit is demonstrated by the number of pieces of literature distributed and the channels of distribution. A private benefit for our trustees and staff could arise from a deeper understanding of alcoholism and improved coping mechanisms.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Little thought is given to the damage done to families of those with drink problems. a growing cause for concern is the four or more people who are in close contact with serious problem drinkers, who may also be affected.We offer support to those who are affected. we offer a lifeline by way of meetings, information and a telephone helpline, where
members of the public can access information about meetings throughout Ireland North and can get literature about the problems of living with the effects of someone elses drinking. Members share their own experience strength and hope, we share a common bond and through this aim to alleviate the effects that alcoholism has on families and friends of alcoholics whether the alcoholic is drinking or not.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- General public
- Men
- Parents
- Women
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Counselling/support
- Medical/health/sickness
