Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

Public benefits

The trustees believe that all our purposes satisfy both elements of the public benefit requirement. Purpose 2.1 - The relief of bereaved families, resident in Ireland, who are repatriating the body (or bodies) of loved one(s) back to Ireland who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances The direct benefits which flow from this purpose

include reduction in the suffering of the bereaved, improved mental and physical health outcomes and reduced levels of stress and anxiety. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from the families assisted, their friends and relatives and also evidenced by the fund-raising activities for the Trust they often voluntarily initiate after experiencing benefit. In helping with and organising the repatriation of loved ones’ bodies for bereaved families there is no risk of harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living in Ireland whose loved ones have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances. Trustees represent the Trust from time to time at meetings, fund raising events and cheque presentations around the island of Ireland, sometimes accompanied by their spouse and staying overnight when it is not practical to avoid it. Food and travel costs thereby incurred, plus accommodation costs when they arise, are reimbursed by the Trust. While those attending thereby have food, travel and sometimes hotel accommodation supplied for them, those benefits would be incidental and necessary to progress the charitable work of the Trust, acknowledge supporters, maintain fund raising and ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. A private benefit to trustees may also arise from future training in good governance, finance etc. Through such training trustees would gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. Those benefits would also be incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. The only other benefit potentially arising to a trustee from this purpose would be where the loved one of a trustee living in Ireland died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances and the Trust rendered assistance in the repatriation of the body, in which scenario the trustee and his family would by tragic chance be within the category of the charity’s proper beneficiaries and the benefit to the trustee incidental, being something that happens in an unplanned conjunction with something else. Purpose 2.1.1 - The relief of human suffering, mental anxiety and ill health and improvement of the mental and physical health and wellbeing of the members of such bereaved families The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include reduction in the suffering of the bereaved, improved mental and physical health outcomes and reduced levels of stress and anxiety. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from the families assisted, their friends and relatives and also evidenced by the fund-raising activities for the Trust they often voluntarily initiate after experiencing benefit. In providing expert counselling, support and advice and other practical technical and logistical assistance to bereaved families whose loved ones have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances there is no risk of harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living in Ireland whose loved ones have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances. (Please contact the Charity Commission to receive the remainder of this statement).

What your organisation does

The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust provides financial assistance and advice in relation to the repatriation of bodies back to the Island of Ireland for those who have died suddenly abroad.