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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£413.7K
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Spending
£418.5K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from our purposes are increased awareness and understanding of the different cultural traditions within Northern Ireland and an improvement in community relations locally and regionally. Another direct benefit is the recognised qualifications participants on our educations programmes receive. This benefit will be
demonstrated by gathering feedback and evaluations from participants in workshops and education programmes. A baseline will be gathered at start of education programmes and at the final session, feedback will be garnered to ascertain how far participants have changed, developed, learned from participation within then programme. Benefit will also be demonstrated by collation of statistics from local council and local policing bodies about the improvement in community relations in the area of benefit. Benefits will also be demonstrated by number of people gaining recognised qualifications from the education programmes. The intended beneficiaries are the general public within Northern Ireland. They will benefit from participation within the programmes of St Columb’s Park Reconciliation Trust or from being a part of a partner organisation with whom SCPRT delivers educational programmes. The general public will also benefit from a more tolerant peaceful and accepting society. The benefits will also have a positive benefit on future generations of Northern Irelands population as through workshops and programmes we move towards a more reconciled, understanding and accepting (of others traditions , cultures and beliefs) society. There are no intended harmful outcomes of our charitable activities. However, as a society coming out of conflict some elements of the workshops, education programmes may be ‘challenging’ to participants and cause some participants and element of distress. Facilitators are trained to support participants and also If needed, they will be signposted to other services for support (such as counselling).
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
St Columbs Park Reconciliation Trust (SCPH) contributes to peace building, advancing community relations & promoting active citizenship by providing a range of programmes which promote civic participation, human rights & positive community relations. Support is provided to a range of outreach programmes that animate communities & individuals to
work together towards a fair, peaceful society wherein every individual feels valued with diversity & cultural differences respected & accepted. Engagement & volunteering among local people is encouraged. SCPH works in collaborative partnerships with local & regional C&V organisations and statutory bodies to deliver our programmes. We are situated in St Columb’s Park House which opened in 1994 as a peace building centre offering a safe, shared venue (with conference & residential facilities) within which groups of individuals can explore their cultural & attitudinal differences and move towards greater understanding & reconciliation in a safe, supported manner. SCPH houses a progressive marching bands forum. This is a valuable resource & support as we promote dialogue on difficult issues relating to marching, bands or commemorative events. It has facilitated the development of a schools programme to allow children a better understanding of the bands culture. While the focus of our work is on the general public, an additional focus in recent times has been on youth, developing their understanding of & respect for other cultures through workshops & residentials delivered onsite. Structured education & development programmes have allowed us to develop a team of young qualified facilitators able to deliver future educational initiatives to young people. Programmes & Forums SCPH are involved in include: • Courage Challenge Change Programme (Building Resilience) • Cultural Heritage and Identity programme (Flags Forum) • Co-operation Ireland National Citizen Service Programme • Peace Walls Programme • Londonderry Bands Forum
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Interface communities
- Voluntary and community sector
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Education/training
- Human rights/equality
