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Altnagelvin Parents

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £46.4K

  • Spending

    £36.6K

Charity no. 108762 Date registered. 21/05/2022

Public benefits

1) The direct benefits flowing from purpose 1 include resources which aim to make life as comfortable on the ward for those admitted and their carer’s, and in turn should support the staff looking after them. 2) The direct benefits flowing from purpose 2 include a partnership approach, providing feedback, in order to improve services for children,

parents and staff. 3) The direct benefits flowing from purpose 3 include planned activities and events throughout the year for families of children with life long and life limiting medical conditions. 4) The direct benefits flowing from purpose 4 include improved support systems within the children’s wards in Altnagelvin Hospital for children and their families, and benefit from receiving up to date information on support systems and services available. 5) The direct benefits flowing from purpose 5 include developed relationships and friendships with other parents and children who are experiencing journeys. 6) The direct benefits flowing from purpose 6 includes financing the resources, materials, equipment needed, and for events and activities. 1. The benefits from purpose 1 are demonstrated through resources, materials, equipment sourced and purchased 2. The benefits from purpose 2 are demonstrated through regular meetings, online group, evaluating events, regular feedback sought. 3. The benefits from purpose 3 are demonstrated through Christmas events, family events, and other activities and events organised each year. 4. The benefits from purpose 4 are demonstrated through information sharing and signposting, at meetings and through our online group. 5. The benefits from purpose 5 are demonstrated through events families can attend and meet outside the clinical hospital setting. Regular meetings support the parents strengthen relationships with those experiencing similar journeys. 6. The benefits from purpose 6 are demonstrated through encouraging fundraising and donations, as well as our own fundraising events, to raise much needed funds as well as raise awareness of Altnagelvin Parents Group. No Children, Parents, Carers No

What your organisation does

Altnagelvin Parents Group provide practical support and resources for children with life long and life limiting medical conditions and their parents/ carers who attend Altnagelvin Hospital. We do this by; 1. Providing resources to help make hospital stays less stressful by providing a more comfortable environment. 2. Supporting the setup of a

parent’s room and facilities for parents when on the ward for refreshments. 3. Helping fund equipment to support children and young people with receive the best care and treatment possible in a child friendly and child focused environment. 4. Regular Group Meetings are organised to provide updates and gather information and develop action plans. Families have the opportunity to meet other families who are experiencing journeys. 5. Receive regular feedback from the families who have had recent hospital admissions. 6. Organise regular family events and celebrations throughout the year, bringing together families of children with medical conditions. 7. Campaign on policy issues that will improve outcomes for children life long and life limiting medical conditions.

The charity’s classifications

  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Carers
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Parents
  • Physical disabilities
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Disability
  • General charitable purposes
  • Medical/health/sickness

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 June 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 June 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The purposes of the organisation is:- Altnagelvin Parents Group was founded on 17th April 2018 after attending a meeting with other parents of sick children who regularly attend the children’s wards in Altnagelvin Hospital. The organisation exists to meet the needs of parents of children suffering lifelong illnesses/ medical conditions who are regular patients the children’s wards for treatment/ appointments, specifically working to reduce isolation amongst these parents and children. Altnagelvin Parents Group seeks to do this by: 1. Developing and sourcing resources for the ward. 2. Promoting a partnership approach, providing feedback, in order to improve services for children, parents and staff. 3. Planning and facilitating activities throughout the year for these families to attend. 4. Working to improve support systems within the wards for patients and their families. 5. Offer friendship, encouragement and above all a listening ear. 6. fundraising for the benefit of the families involved with the children’s wards

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

Altnagelvin Parents Group, Altnagelvin Parents Support Group
  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • C/O W S Sterritt & Co Accountant, Carton House, 15 Ebrington Terrace, Derry, BT47 6JS

Trustee board

Trustee
Lisa Storey
Deirdre Cassidy
Kellie Sharkey
Yvonne Devenney

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland