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LIFE Outreach

Registered

Charity no. 110609 Date registered. 14/08/2025

Public benefits

The benefit flowing from our purposes includes practical and spiritual support for individuals and families in need, fostering wellbeing, social inclusion, and community cohesion. Through Christian outreach, LIFE outreach provides relief from poverty, promotes physical and mental health, strengthens community bonds, and encourages religious

harmony. By offering pastoral care, practical assistance, and community based initiatives, the charity helps improve the quality of life for individuals facing al kinds of hardships. The benefits can be demonstrated through the charity's outreach activities, such as providing food, financial assistance, or emotional and spiritual support to those in need. Community events, prayer meetings, health awareness initiatives, and practical support services contribute to a healthier, more connected, and spiritually enriched community. Testimonials, engagement levels, and the positive impact on individuals' lives serve as evidence of the benefits. There is no evident harm arising from these purposes. While differences in religious beliefs may exist within the community, LIFE outreach promotes inclusivity, respect, and support for all, ensuring that any potential concerns are outweighed by the significant benefits of poverty relief, health promotion, and community development. We offer an safe enviornment for all members of our community. The benefits are for the individuals and families in Portglenone and the surrounding areas, particularly those experiencing poverty, ill health, social isolation, or other disadvantages. The charity's services are open to all, regardless of background, with a focus on supporting those in need and fostering a stronger, more resilient community. Any private benefit, such as training for volunteers, staff, or religious leaders, is incidental and necessary for the effective delivery of the charity's purposes. Equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge to provide outreach, support, and community development enhances the overall benefit to the public.

What your organisation does

LIFE outreach serves the community of Portglenone, and the surrounding areas, by providing practical, emotional, and spiritual support to individuals facing hardship. Through Christian outreach, the charity delivers food aid, financial assistance, and pastoral care to alleviate poverty and support those in crisis. It promotes well-being by offering

guidance, referrals, and safe spaces for individuals struggling with ill health, addiction, or social isolation. By fostering community engagement through events, mentoring, and collaboration with local organisations, LIFE outreach strengthens social bonds and promotes inclusion. Rooted in Christian faith, the charity shares the message of hope through evangelism, and acts of service while encouraging mutual respect and religious harmony. Our greatest hope is we can help those in need and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We want to shine his light into the darkest places of our community, and share is hope with those who feel hopeless. All activities are designed to meet the needs of the most vulnerable while contributing to a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.

The charity’s classifications

  • The prevention or relief of poverty
  • The advancement of religion
  • The advancement of health or the saving of lives
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
  • Other charitable purposes

Who the charity helps

  • General public
  • General public
  • General public
  • General public
  • Older people

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Community development
  • Education/training
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities

Charitable purposes

• To prevent or relieve poverty in Portglenone and the surrounding areas by providing food, financial assistance, and access to essential resources for individuals and families in financial hardship. • To advance religion by sharing the message of hope through evangelism and acts of service while encouraging mutual respect and religious harmony. • To advance health and save lives by supporting individuals struggling with addiction, poor mental health, or crisis situations through encouragement, signposting, and community based support initiatives. • To promote citizenship or community development in Portglenone and the surrounding areas by fostering inclusion, encouraging active participation, and strengthening social connections through outreach events, volunteering opportunities, and partnership with local organisations. • To promote religious and racial harmony, equality, and diversity by fostering mutual understanding, encouraging respectful dialogue and creating inclusive spaces where people of all backgrounds feel valued, supported and welcomed. • To relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in Portglenone, and the surrounding areas, by providing practical, emotional, and spiritual support; • To pursue any other charitable purposes within Portglenone and the surrounding areas, as determined by the trustees.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 3 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Bryan, 45B Main Street, Portglenone, bt44 8hp

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Bryan Lennox
Mrs Wendy Lennox
Mr Norman Worthington

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland