Overdue: 412 days
Public benefits
The direct benefits flowing from these purposes include the reduction in the social isolation of people with autism and their families, and others with disabilities and chronic medical conditions; wider awareness of autistic spectrum disorders and earlier diagnosis and intervention leading to better outcomes for those effected; increased access
to effective therapeutic techniques for autism and for similar behavioural and communications disorders, more understanding of autistic spectrum disorders amongst the general public leading to less stigma and isolation amongst those effected; and the improved ability through these activities for people with autistic spectrum disorders and with other disabilities and medical conditions to live as independently as possible, take part in education and employment opportunities and lead fulfilling lives. People living in areas most effected by the troubles will have increased opportunities for positive cross community contact leading to improved cross community understanding, and better community relations. The benefits identified can be demonstrated by feedback from those using the charity's services and facilities and surveys undertaken which demonstrate improved outcomes, and will be reported in the annual accounts of the charity and the annual reports of the charity trustees. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes. The charity's beneficiaries are persons with autistic spectrum disorders, their families and carers and other members of the community who are disadvantaged. The charity will in the future employ staff and provide training and employment to autism therapists, any personal benefit to such persons will however be an incidental and necessary consequence of the Charity undertaking its charitable purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Charity will provide practical support, advice and training to families who have a child or other family member with autism, including those awaiting an official diagnosis. The charity will train autism therapists and provide access locally within Northern Ireland to effective behavioural therapies and treatments.The charity will provide
respite care/ breaks and recreational facilities for persons with autism and their families and carers, providing facilities for a safe stimulating recreational environment which helps address sensory and behavioural issues.The charity will undertake initiatives which raise knowledge of autism and its diagnosis amongst the general public and a promote a positive attitude towards people with autistic spectrum disorders amongst the wider public. The charity will undertake other projects and activities which promote the inclusion of autistic people and their ability to live fully. The charity may provide similar support as it does to those with autism and similar/ connected conditions to other disadvantaged persons and their families such as those who are disabled or have chronic medical issues. The charity will also undertake other charitable activities and has formative ideas to undertake projects within deprived areas of Northern Ireland, including projects which are specifically cross community in nature and which promote good community relations.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Disability
- Education/training