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St Joseph's Flute Band

Registered

Charity no. 110412 Date registered. 08/05/2025

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from the purpose is the education of young people and adults to help them develop their musical talents in a responsible environment and helping them acquire a sense of achievement by displaying their talents in public at numerous functions. These benefits are demonstrated by the ability of the members to turn out in

a respectable manner to play music with the attendance and support of the public at these functions. There is no harm arising from the band's purposes. The main beneficiaries are those who practise and train acquiring skills in music and related activities of the band together with the members of the public who attend the various functions in support and encouragement of the band bringing communities together through music. There is no private benefit flowing from any of the bands purposes.

What your organisation does

The Band is affiliated and operates on the grounds of St Joseph’s Parish in Ballymartin. It is open to all individuals within the community and surrounding areas. The band brings together members of the community, young and old, to engage in a musical experience by playing the flute and drums to a high standard. The band educates people in flute

and drum playing and members pass on their knowledge and skills to the next generation of musicians to sustain the culture and heritage of the band. The band meet weekly for rehearsals in a safe environment, this gives them the confidence to participate in Parades, Sporting events, Parish services and Christmas activities.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • Older people

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Arts

Charitable purposes

The band is established to enhance and encourage the education of its members in the Musical Arts, in particular, the art of playing all aspects of flute and drum music by the presentation of parades, public concerts and other activities. Encourage the development of members instrumental skills by providing tuition in flute and drum to persons of all ages, sexes, and abilities. Promote interest in flute band musical traditions to all people within Ballymartin and surrounding areas. Preserve the existing repertoire of the band and to develop the introduction of new music to encourage continued enjoyment and acceptance by all people within Ballymartin and surrounding areas. To provide a constructive social interaction for all ages in a safe environment. To foster good relationships and participation with other musical organisations within the surrounding area.

Governing document

Constitution

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  • 9 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

  • Tel: 07729633716

Public address

  • Hilary Mcguinness, 18 Ballymartin Village, Ballymartin, Newry, BT34 4PA

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Joseph Vardnell
Miss Anne Marie Cunningham
Mrs Aisling Sloan
Mrs Pauline Maginn
Mr Oliver Hanna
Mrs Julie Ann Rogers
Mrs Joanne Phillips
Mr George Mcguinness
Mr John Collins

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • Newry, Mourne And Down District Council