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Waterfoot Residents Association

Documents 461 days overdue

Overdue: 461 days

Charity no. 108438 Date registered. 21/03/2022

Public benefits

The direct benefits include reducing social isolation for those most vulnerable within the area, improved health and wellbeing, and enhancing the local environment. Furthermore the direct benefits from this purpose include promotion of programmes, events and services available for local people as information will be accessible through our social

media and newsheets. The benefits can be demonstrated by the delivery and participation of the programmes and events within the community. Additionally by providing a safe space where local residents are welcomed and listened to. The community premises was established as a hub for the community, encouraging local people to engage in the programmes that we facilitate. We will also provide volunteers with opportunities to engage with the community and learn new skills. Additionally the youth activities provided by Waterfoot Residents Association will also help to reduce anti social behaviour in the area. Moreover the provision of youth programmes offers young people a positive focus providing opportunities for the young people to develop their skills . We also complete evaluation forms for all of the programmes that we deliver and keep records of all programmes. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes. The beneficiaries are residents from Waterfoot and Surrounding areas. Our volunteers can avail of training available which will enable them to organise, plan and deliver programmes within our community. The benefits would be that the volunteers will receive certificates which may help them in their own personal development. This is an incidental benefit.

What your organisation does

Waterfoot Residents Association is a community group that aims to provide the residents of the Waterfoot and surrounding area with activities, services and information to improve their quality of life. The services provided include: a social programmes for older people in the area. A range of Children and Young peoples projects. Additionally the

group provide environmental programs aimed at the most vulnerable in the area. Other examples of the activities facilitated include, Community Clean ups, delivery of training courses, organising community events, craft classes, health events, programs for the unemployed etc. Waterfoot Residents Association also engage with a range of partners to deliver the most affective services within the community with community consultations undertaken to identify need.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of citizenship or community development

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Older people
  • Tenants
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Community development

Charitable purposes

The Association is established for the advancement of community development and active citizenship for the public benefit of the ilffabitants of Waterfoot and district (hereinafter referred to as the 'area of benefit') by the following means: -working with relevant agencies to improve the services and facilities for local people. -the provision of events and activities for the public benefit of the inhabitants of Waterfoot.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mrs Monica Mclaughlin, 19 Carn-Neil Park, Glenariffe, Ballymena, BT44 0RH

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Monica Mclaughlin
Miss Maigread Oboyle
Mr John Mulholland
Mrs Pauline Kinney

List of regions

  • Causeway Coast And Glens District Council