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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£176.6K
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Spending
£203.0K
Public benefits
The public benefits that flow from purpose (1) are: (i) improved mental, physical and emotional well-being and resilience leading to reduced hardship, stress and anxiety; (ii) improved self-care and self-help strategies; (iii) increased skills, knowledge and capacity to make healthier lifestyle choices; (iv) greater access to advice and
information relating to health issues; (v) increased engagement in civic society and the local community; (vi) enhanced quality of life and sense of well-being through engagement with and participation in creative artistic activities; (vii) renewed enthusiasm for and belief in the arts as a means of expression and fulfilment. The public benefits that flow from purpose (2) are: (i) the acquisition of practical and transferable skills, capabilities and capacities; (ii) increased self-awareness, confidence and resilience and an enhanced sense of purpose and fulfilment; (iii) improved prospects of finding employment or achieving self-employment. The public benefit that flows from purpose (3) is the enhanced protection of the environment as a result of waste reduction and reuse and recycling of products. The benefits can be identified through internal records kept by the charity of the progress made by the beneficiaries, evaluations of the work and impact of the charity and direct feedback from the beneficiaries. No harm arises from these purposes. The beneficiaries are members of the public who suffer disadvantage, or seek rehabilitation or are at risk of social isolation. No private benefit arises from these purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The charity manages the Project premises where Art as Therapy and Professional Counselling are provided for members of the community with mental health difficulties, addictions and those who suffer from social isolation. Mental Health-related education courses are organised, particularly relating to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [CBT] and Suicide
Intervention; training and personal development and peer mentioning is provided by partner agencies in various venues. People from an offending background are encouraged in meeting their bail conditions, court attendances and liaison with PSNI and Probation Officers. Educational and Fun activities are organised off site to broaden experience and provide new interests for members. The charity will also provide healthy community meals, demonstrating how to cook and later eating the results at regular family nights, organise and provide safety equipment for walking, hiking and swimming as part of our Eat, Play, Think programme. The charity also provides training in sewing, needle craft and upholstery as part of our Make Do and Mend project which encourages redundant skills among older members and introduces new life skills to younger members through skill sharing. The charity provides intergenerational services to all ensuring young and old interact in a positive and friendly environment. Further programmes and training will be provided in catering and customer service. The charity remains committed to contributing to the reduction of waste material to landfill through the upcycling of furniture and other materials and also to the eco system by the continued voluntary work at local beach cleans and other environmental projects. Other local groups and clubs will use the facilities provided at the premises.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Asylum seekers/refugees
- Carers
- Community safety/crime prevention
- Ethnic minorities
- Ex-offenders and prisoners
- General public
- Homelessness
- Learning disabilities
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Parents
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
- Sexual orientation
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Tenants
- Travellers
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Arts
- Community enterprise
- Counselling/support
- Criminal justice
- Disability
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- General charitable purposes
- Volunteer development
