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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£425.2K
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Spending
£510.5K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from Purpose 1 include improved health outcomes for members of the public who require trauma and orthopaedic services. The direct benefits which flow from Purpose 2 include the advancement of education and progression of research within the field of trauma and orthopaedics which will enhance the knowledge of medical
professionals and improve care of patients around the world. The direct benefits which flow from Purpose 3 include the continuous provision, maintenance, development and improvement of trauma and orthopaedic services and facilities for patients in Northern Ireland The benefits which flow from Purpose 1 are demonstrated through feedback from patients, the National Joint Registry and regular independent evaluation of our services. The benefits which flow from Purpose 2 are demonstrated through publications, seminars, conferences and world-wide recognition of our research. The benefits which flow from Purpose 3 are demonstrated through internal qualitative and quantitative assessment, audit of patient data, reports to funders and regular independent evaluation of our services. With patient involvement in research and/or the provision of specific medical treatment for those receiving orthopaedic services there is a small risk of unintended side effects, however such side effects are rare and usually can be effectively managed. The charity informs all patients who receive treatment or who are involved in research of the risk of potential side effects and obtains their consent prior to the commencement of the research or treatment. The benefits flowing from the purposes outweigh this small risk of potential harm. The charity's beneficiaries are: (1) specific sections of the public in Northern Ireland who avail of trauma and orthopaedic services, their families and carers; (2) medical professionals worldwide; and (3) members of the public who avail of trauma and orthopaedic services worldwide. Any private benefits are incidental because they directly contribute towards achieving the charity’s purposes and are necessary to the achievement of such purposes. The private benefits are significantly less valuable than the main charitable benefits and therefore the private benefits are outweighed by the main charitable benefits to the beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Trauma & Orthopaedics Research Charity (TORC) formerly known as Belfast Arthroplasty Research Trust is a small but ambitious charity committed to improving the care given to patients within Northern Ireland who have had or are having orthopaedic surgery or fracture care through our research. The charity’s aims and objectives incorporate Research,
Education and Support. Research Aim: Deliver leading edge, high-quality research which will contribute to best practice as well as improved outcomes and experience for patients. Objective: Complete leading edge research in the area of musculoskeletal health and apply the findings to the development of clinical practice for pre- and post-operative patient treatment. Education Aim: Assist in the provision of education and advice to all those involved in musculoskeletal health. Objective: Assist in the educational needs of clinicians, trainees and patients; by facilitating staff training and dissemination of best practice/research ideas, as well as ensuring patient information is understandable, helpful and in a format suited to the patient. Support Aim: Be recognised for the top-quality support services we provide to patients and clinicians involved in musculoskeletal injury or disease. Objective: Provide a high-quality physical and information support service that offers patients access to essential equipment and support, which will facilitate their return to full mobility and in turn will empower clinicians in the performance of their duties.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Older people
How the charity works
- Education/training
- Medical/health/sickness
- Research/evaluation
