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Public benefits
(1) Establish and maintain a community facility: The direct benefits which flow from this purpose is the increased efficiency and effectiveness of the community, voluntary and other organisations that use the facility, resulting in enhanced outcomes and service and, consequently, an improved quality of life for those who use the facility. (2)
Provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation: The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are enhanced activity, engagement and participation by young and older members of the community and an improvement in their well-being and quality of life The benefits of these purposes can be evidenced by the interest, feedback and support shown by the clubs, groups and general public that want to use the facilities. There is no harm flowing from any purpose. The beneficiaries of these purposes are the people living in Ardglass and the surrounding area. There is no private benefit flowing from any purpose.
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The Ardglass Old School Committee is renovating an old primary school in Ardglass. This old school has links to the Erasmus school network and also with Thomas Hunter, who went on to establish The Hunter College in New York in 1870. The Ardglass Old School Committee will manage this community facility for the benefit of all residents of Ardglass
and surrounding area without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race, political, religious, disability or other opinion. It will provide facilities for the local people to organise a range of activities for residents of all ages. It will allow young people to organise and participate in a Youth Club. It will provide facilities for local groups and societies. It will also provide a warm and friendly environment where the elderly can come and socialise. It will encourage young people to participate in community activities, networking with other organisations, and improve communications with other local groups. Finally, it will encourage capacity building and help to reduce anti social behaviour and promote community participation, which will in turn create a better appreciation and mutual respect for all.
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- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Older people
How the charity works
- Community development