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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£5.0K
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Spending
£5.6K
Public benefits
Purpose one: to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Antrim area and its surrounding locality. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose will be keeping older minds active and involved, through the process of learning. Additionally as teaching is
generally provided by our members, the act of teaching others creates a sense of purpose and achievement. The benefits will be evidenced by sustaining and growing our membership, together with increases in participation which can be measured through the maintenance of attendance records. This purpose will not lead to any form of harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are retired and semi-retired persons in the Antrim area and its surrounding locality. Finally there is no private benefit flowing from this purpose. Purpose two: the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are increased mental and physical wellbeing. It should also reduce anxiety and social isolation. The benefits will be evidenced by the sustainability and growth of the number of interest groups, together with increases in participation which can be measured through the maintenance of attendance records. This purpose will not lead to any form of harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are retired and semi-retired persons in the Antrim area and its surrounding locality. Finally there is no private benefit flowing from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
We advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in ANTRIM AREA and its surrounding locality by organising programmes of meetings with visiting speakers on a range of themes and also managing a varied range of interest groups where members explore a particular subject
and learn on a self-help basis. Our activities also help to combat isolation and provide a social outlet for older people in the area.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- 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
- Men
- Older people
- Women
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Sport/recreation
