Overdue: 73 days
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from this purpose is an increase in educational outcomes, improved social welfare outcomes and relief of poverty. This purpose will also provide improvements in overall community life. The above benefits will be evidenced through a number of evaluative means including recordings and observations of staff members
other qualitative data from parents, teachers and community representatives as well as data from service users.Quantitative data from other sources including service providers both statutory and non statutory. There is no identifiable harm to any person through pursuit of of the above organisational purpose. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the inhabitants of the Marrowbone area of North Belfast and it's environs as listed in our governing document. A private benefit is that gained by a volunteer, staff member or board member who has a child who makes use of the facilities and activities of the Association. The child applies to be part of the Association and is given access in the same way as other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. Staff may gain opportunities to be involved in educational or recreational activities. This benefit is also incidental and necessary for the work of the organisation to take place. Strict adherence to the Association's policies and procedures will amnage any possible conflict of interest that may arise.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Marrowbone Community Association is dedicated to tackling long term problems and is committed to community development within the area.. Furthermore MCA works in conjunction with statutory authorities, voluntary and community organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social
welfare, for health, recreation and leisure time occupation.The organisation work tirelessly to promote cooperation between local community groups to improve generic life experiences along with continually promoting and coordinating community development through attempting to enhance local social infrastructure via support training and resource provision. MCA have acquired a extensive former parochial hall and are in the process of renovating the building for use as a community hub. This hub will offer a youth club, boxing club, dance studio, men's shed, childcare, after schools club , offices, multi purpose hall, conference suites,as well as education, health and well being, arts, interventions and senior citizens programmes. Phase one is ready for completion in November 2018 with work beginning on phase two in January 2019.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Community safety/crime prevention
- Ex-offenders and prisoners
- General public
- Interface communities
- Language community
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Parents
- Tenants
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Cultural
- Economic development
- Education/training
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- General charitable purposes
- Relief of poverty
