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Public benefits
The direct benefits flowing from the Charity's purposes is access to immediate support in the aftermath of a road crash, such as trauma counselling, support groups, therapeutic and holistic services, mentoring, advocacy and advice for individuals and families that require support or signposting to help understand the benefits system, signposting
and access to legal services. All services are free and accessible. A majority of beneficieries cannot afford private counselling and the NHS has long waiting lists, our charity helps remove barriers to trauma counselling by covering the cost so that it can be accessed in a timely manner, ultimately preventing further deterioration of mental health over a longer period of time and alleviating pressures on the NHS. The Charities purposes support improved mental health and provide emotional& practical support. The charity organises family and fun days to connect individuals and families, an annual memorial service remembering victims of road crashes, both those that have lost their lives and survivors, along with an online memorial to reach people that cannot attend in person. These events support beneficiaries to develop social support, meet other people that have experienced trauma/loss. The charity supports local communities/ groups in the aftermath of road crashes by working in partnership with other charities to support (in particular, young) people to come together to remember their loved one/friend through a series of activity based workshops. The charity saves lives through road safety education initiatives & facilitates road safety education talks to schools, colleges and community groups to raise awareness, reduce risk taking behaviours and attitudes and we advocate for individuals, families and communities with regards to road safety issues. We work directly with MLA's and DFI, in particular through our 'A1 How Many Must Die' campaign to ensure more lives are saved through improved road infrastructure These benefits are evidenced through the number of referrals received, feedback/evaluation/of services /initiatives/events from beneficiaries, partner organisations such as other charities, community groups, statutory services and Trust teams. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes. No individual within the organisation nor any other organisation gains a private benefit from the purpose of the charity and its out-workings. The Charities beneficiaries are anyone in Northern Ireland or Ireland that have been affected in any way by a road crash eg people bereaved, people that have endured minor or life changing injuries and their families / friends, witnesses to a crash, people suffering PTSD due to a crash, first responders, medical staff. There is no private benefit flowing from any of the purposes.
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The Road Ahead NI carries out its purposes: (1) the advancement of education of the public: The Road Ahead promotes road safety education through the provision of road safety educational talks, workshops and events in partnership with other stakeholders such as Emergency services, PCSPs, District Councils, community groups, schools & colleges,
targeting high risk groups (of being involved in a road traffic collision) and responding to requests from any beneficiary or group that seeks support in addressing a need. We also develop resources to support the promotion of road safety education (2) the advancement of health and saving lives of people (the beneficiaries): The Road Ahead NI offers a full wrap around service to beneficiaries that have been affected in any way by a road crash, eg, witnesses to a crash, those bereaved by a crash, emergency services, in particular people that are suffering trauma or PTSD due to a road crash. Our service offers the following: specialist trauma counselling for adults and children, regular tailored support groups (eg for survivors of a road crash or parents who have lost a child in a crash), peer mentoring service, signposting and referral to specialist support organisations eg Community Advice NI, legal services, Financial hardship charities such as SVP, PIPS Hope and Support, Addiction Charities; holistic therapies eg Reflexology, Reiki; Information & Advice; Therapeutic Workshops eg Art Therapy, yoga, Mindfulness, wreath making, Jewellery Making; Annual Memorial Day for Road Victims; Family Events and Fund days to give opportunities for people affected to meet others that have experienced similar changes / losses due to road crashes. (3) and any other charitable purposes: The Road Ahead NI supports people that are struggling financially due to a road traffic collision eg cover costs of transport to and from hospital to attend appointments or to visit a loved one that has been injured in a crash.
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- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- General public
- General public
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development