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Public benefits
[What are the direct benefits flowing from your organisatin's purposes?] The activities of Teen Challenge Northern Ireland focus on a specific, identifiable section of the public. The primary beneficiaries are those individuals who are experiencing life-controlling issues caused by substance misuse disorder or who are in danger of engaging with
such activities. Other beneficiaries include families of addicted individuals, communities in which the charity works and the general public who reap the benefit of our work through there being fewer addicts on the streets than there might otherwise have been; the savings to Local and National Governments from a consequential lessening of drug related crime and savings arising from a lesser demand on health services amongst other societal benefits. The local services of Teen Challenge Northern Ireland are open to all people experiencing life controlling issues regardless of colour, gender, age or religion. It is generally recognised that one of the major problems in the UK affecting people is drug misuse. The consequences of this for society are many; antisocial behaviour, street crime, drug related health problems, increased policing costs, drug related crime, increased prison populations, escalating insurance claims and premiums, social costs in traumas suffered by those who are burgled, assaulted or otherwise subjected to the consequential effects of criminal behaviour. Teen Challenge Northern Ireland works with people of all ages in its prevention and intervention activities and facilities. The average length of addiction residents entering a residential rehabilitation programme was approximately ten years and heroin or cocaine is the most commonly used drug. However, it is clear that there is enormous public benefit in the charity carrying out its activities to achieve its stated objectives. [How can the benefits identifed above be demonstrated?] Structural quality measures refer to the features of TCNI that determine its capacity to provide care. Process measures are used to assess how well care is provided to a student at TCNI residential centre, in line with recommendations for clinical practice. Process measures are particularly important in the development of performance measures because they can be used to identify specific areas of care that may need improvement. Outcome easures generally are used to evaluate the state of a student’s health resulting from the health care services provided and interventions received whilst on a TCNI program. For substance misuse disorders, health outcomes can be expanded to include four areas: sustained reductions in substance use, improvements in personal health, sustained improvements in functioning and sustained reductions in threats to public health and safety. Access measures assess the extent to which a person who needs care and services is able to receive them. [Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes?] None [Who are the charity's beneficiaries?] Those suffering from life controlling issues, addiction and substance misuse disorder. [Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary?] No
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Teen Challenge Northern Ireland works with people of all ages in its prevention and intervention activities and through residential rehabilitation facilities. In terms of outreach work, Teen Challenge Northern Ireland has a network of volunteers who make themselves available to people, of all ages, who may need help, advice or guidance at
locations in Northern Ireland each week. These outreach centres are governed by Steering Committees consisting of responsible local people. The Committees are governed by The Teen Challenge UK Trust Deed and there is accountability for their activities to the National Board of Directors. There are currently six residential units in operation. They offer accommodation to men and women who apply to the charity for help to overcome their addiction problems. There are currently around a total 140 beds available spread between our affiliated services. It is planned to open two centres in Northern Ireland. The residential rehabilitation centres offer a structured daily programme that is designed to help each resident deal with the issues that contributed to their addictions and also to learn how to focus on their present challenges and future goals. This is achieved through a combination of group activities, one-to-one sessions with a Project Worker as well as practical vocational training to equip an individual with the necessary life skills for employment.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of religion
- 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
How the charity works
- Community development
- Religious activities