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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£59.1K
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Spending
£56.9K
Public benefits
Purpose A The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are: The quality of life of all sections of the community will be improved, promoted and developed by the provision of improved facilities and an improved environment. The community will be made more secure, stable and sustainable. The physical transformation of the community will improve
the quality of life, security, stability and sustainability of the community. The benefits of this will be evidenced by the following: By monitoring the number of people using our office for assistance with a range of issues. By monitoring the numbers of people using the NIHE sub-office provided in our premises. By improved numbers of people attending public meetings and participating in voluntary activities. By the production of reports to funders and all relevant agencies showing that targets are being met and improved. By feedback from the community and member groups. By the numbers of people participating in community consultations and feedback. By monitoring the numbers of people involved in personal development training and work placement programmes. No harm arises from this purpose. Beneficiaries include local residents; NIHE tenants; people seeking assistance on a range of issues; unemployed volunteers, children and those affected by interface violence. There is no intentional private gain although committee members living locally will benefit from receiving information which is circulated or using the services of the NIHE. Purpose B The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are: The quality of life of all sections of the community will be improved, promoted and developed by the provision of improved facilities and an improved environment. The community will be made more secure, stable and sustainable. The physical transformation of the community will improve the quality of life, security, stability and sustainability of the community. The benefits of this will be evidenced by the following: Our work ensures that the Suffolk Community is represented on all relevant groups and agencies bringing benefit to the community. Monthly reports are provided to Forum members who then report back to their own respective groups. Information is circulated to the community through flyers, leaflets and information sessions. There is no harm arising from this purpose. Beneficiaries include families with pre-school children; local gardeners; unemployed young adults; all those living in the area. There is no intentional private gain although Forum members living locally will benefit from the physical improvements to the area. They could also apply for a pre-school playgroup place like everyone else. Purpose C The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are: We are currently working to a 3 year Strategic Plan produced in consultation with all local groups, residents and local questionnaires. This highlighted a number of areas of need and gaps in community provision which we are addressing. The benefits of this will be evidenced by the following: Our work ensures that the Suffolk Community is represented on all relevant groups and agencies bringing benefit to the community. Monthly reports are provided to Forum members who then report back to their own respective groups. Information is circulated to the community through flyers, leaflets and information sessions. There is no harm arising from this purpose. The entire community will benefit from the physical, social, economic and environmental benefits identified within the strategy. There is no direct personal gain but anyone living locally will benefit from the changes arising from the implementation of our strategy.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
We promote and develop activities and projects all aimed at bringing benefit to the wider community. These include the following: • Promoting urban regeneration: we played a key role in developing the Stewartstown Road Regeneration Project; the Suffolk Lenadoon Interface Group and Sparkles Daycare Ltd • We are engaged in several important cross
community projects • We are working closely with the NIHE and a wide range of other agencies to develop a large plot of contentious space into a community park. • We have a very successful project which is looking to develop further allotments and growing spaces. • We promote volunteering and training opportunities for local unemployed young people • We support the development of projects in the local community centre. • We help to support community events and other local groups. • We provide a base for local residents to come with housing queries / repairs.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Interface communities
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Community development
- Volunteer development
