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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£593.3K
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Spending
£637.7K
Public benefits
To Relieve Poverty The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include increased uptake of benefits, raising awareness of financial hardship; increased confidence in securing assistance; and increased opportunities to gaining support either directly by MEAAP or signposted by MEAAP i.e. the provision of items including keep warm packs, healthy
food parcels, home security measures, nuisance call blocking devices, subsidised handyperson scheme, volunteer transport. These benefits are evidenced through the feedback from the local community, beneficiaries receiving the service, evaluation of projects by awarding bodies. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries are those aged 60 years and over living within the area of benefit i.e. the Mid & East Antrim Borough Council area. A private benefit to trustees may arise when the trustee requests assistance from any of the above services. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. To Advance Education The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include improved employability or volunteering opportunities for older people, creation of new or enhanced skills, increased self-confidence, and increased access to training opportunities within the Mid & East Antrim Borough Council area, increased uptake of mainstream educational services and a reduction in isolation. These benefits are evidenced through feedback from the local community, beneficiaries attending courses, evaluation of projects by tutors and awarding bodies. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries are those aged 60 years and over living within the area of benefit i.e. Mid & East Antrim Borough Council area. A private benefit to trustees may arise from the trustee developing skills and experience through this training that may be transferrable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. To Promote Health The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include: reduced social isolation, improvement of the quality of life for those in need and reduced levels of stress and anxiety and increased mental health among those in need. These benefits are evidenced through attendance at activities such as our luncheon clubs, handyperson service users, home security service users, Good Morning service users, feedback from statutory organisations such as Police Service for Northern Ireland, Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, Northern Health & Social Care Trust & Public Health Agency, beneficiaries, independent evaluations of our activities. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries are those aged 60 years and over living within the area of benefit i.e. the Mid & East Antrim Borough Council area who have been identified by themselves, family or the local community as suffering social isolation or disadvantage. A private benefit to trustees may arise from the trustee attending or accessing any of the above support services. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership (Agewell) is a local organization dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals aged 50 and above in Ballymena, Larne, and Carrickfergus. We strive to enhance the physical, emotional, and social aspects of older people's lives, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Our core values encompass
Listening, Caring, Sharing, Honesty, Openness, Challenging, Influencing, and Connecting. These values guide our actions in support of older individuals and the community. Our 2022-25 Strategic Pillars include: 1. Innovative Solutions: We commit to creative initiatives and partnerships to address the physical, emotional, and social needs of older people. 2. Amplifying Voices: We empower older individuals to participate in decision-making and policy development. 3. Reconnecting: We strengthen community groups and partnerships, enhancing emotional and social well-being. 4. Staff Wellbeing and Development: We prioritize staff well-being and skills to provide top-quality services. 5. Strong Governance: We ensure transparent and efficient operations. In July 2022, we adopted a dual leadership model, enhancing the quality of our initiatives and supporting our staff team through complementary skills and shared knowledge.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Older people
- Tenants
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Community enterprise
- Counselling/support
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Medical/health/sickness
- Relief of poverty
- Volunteer development
