Overdue: 464 days
Public benefits
1. The advancement of citizenship or community development: The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include giving local people from Gilford the opportunity to participate and promote community spirit in the community centre. Bringing parents/carers together and supporting one another will reduce social isolation in our rural community
and build community spirit and relations. These benefits will be demonstrated through retention and increase of numbers of parents/carers and children attending Gilford Toddler Group. 2. The advancement of education: The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include providing a safe environment for children and their parents/carers to participate in pre-school, educational and social activities that develop life skills. These benefits will be demonstrated through verbal feedback, post evaluation forms completed by the members and observations of the children. None of the purposes will lead to harm. For both of the purposes, the charity’s beneficiaries are people living in Gilford and the local community in Co Down. In relation to the two purposes, the only private benefit flowing from this purpose is the Group’s programme of ongoing training that a trustee may attend in relation to good governance, finance etc. Through this training, trustees gain skills and expertise which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Gilford Toddler Group meets every Wednesday morning from 10 am to 12 noon at Gilford Community Centre. They have organised games, bouncy castle, slide and climbing frame. Healthy snacks are provided. In addition to the educational games, the Group organises outside bodies to provide activities e.g. Green Gym and REACH. Outings are scheduled
throughout the year e.g. Belfast Zoo and Scarva Park for children and their parents/carers. Seasonal parties are held in the Community Centre for all members.
... [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)
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Education/training
- Playgroup/after schools
