Overdue: 533 days
Public benefits
The public benefit flowing from the objects of Cookstown Gateway Club are that individuals with a variety of disabilities both physical and mental are able to meet regularly in premises rented by the Gateway Club. Here they can socialise and participate in a range of organised activities in a non judgmental atmosphere where their differences are
not causing further problems for them. Those able to participate are also encouraged to compete in province wide activities such as a pool league. This benefits the individuals by boosting their confidence, making them feel more accepted, less isolated and less lonely. It also benefits them from stimulating the range of activities that they still have and encouraging them to adopt a more positive outlook and attitude to life. They also benefit from an annual holiday when the Club takes them to a suitable venue for a weeks friendship, outings and social activities. There are benefits also for their families who get a short respite from the constant care that many of the members require. Society benefits because the Club made up as it is of volunteers are caring for these severely disabled individuals ensuring that they are for short periods of time not a burden to statutory services. These benefits are measured by the numbers of individuals attending each activity, the numbers going on holiday. We also measure the benefits by talking directly to the beneficiaries and taking time to see how they feel about the provision and asking them for suggestions about how it might be improved. The group gets a lot of feedback from the parents/carers of these disabled individuals and gets regular letters of gratitude and support for the work which members are trying to do. There is no harm flowing from any of the activities of The Cookstown Gateway Club.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Cookstown Gateway Club is based in a Cookstown area although it draws its members from a wide rural area. It currently has 32 members between the ages of 16 and 62 who suffer from a wide range of mental and physical and learning disabilities from Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Brain Injury and Physical Disability. Others have developed
depression or mental health issues. The Club provides a space where these people can meet weekly. Members like to just sit and socialise in a non-threatening atmosphere where no-one judges them on their disability. They also learn other skills such as cookery or arts and crafts or play games. Some are able to play pool competitively and the Club takes part in the NI Gateway Pool League. Some members also participate in local drama and musicals. The group tries to arrange social outings from time to time and a group annual holiday
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- 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
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
How the charity works
- Counselling/support
- Disability
