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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 6 Jan 2020
Public benefits
The trustees believe that both our purposes satisfy both elements of he public benefit requirements Purpose 1 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose is sharing the fulfilment of life knowing Jesus Christ and how all lives can be turned around for better. This benefit is evident through feedback from the young people, volunteers and
local churches. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are young people primarily in the age band 12-25 living in the Rathfriland area. A private benefit to the trustees and volunteers may arise from are program of ongoing training i.e. child protection, first aid, food hygiene etc. Through this training trustees and volunteers gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. Purpose 2 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose is that these young people have a safe place to meet on a Saturday night to listen about how they can turn their lives around and not get into any trouble. This benefit is evident through feedback from local representatives, PSNI, and health bodies. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are young people primarily in the age band 12-25 living in the Rathfriland area. A private benefit to the trustees and volunteers may arise from our program of ongoing training i.e. child protection, first aid, food hygiene drug awareness etc. Through this training trustees and volunteers gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
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. THE BEACON IS BASED ON A DROP IN SETTING THAT OPENS ON A FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 12-18. AS PART OF OUR CROSS COMMUNITY OUTREACH WE AIM TO GIVE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND GIVE THEM A PLACE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE ACTIVITIES THE BEACON PROVIDES TO KEEP THE YOUNG PEOPLE OFF THE STREET
INCLUDE, POOL, TABLE TENNIS, COMPUTER GAMES, MUSIC, TV FACILITIES, A COFFEE BAR AND A COMFORTABLE CHILL OUT AREA. AND PLANNED MONTHLY ACTIVITIES E.G. 'BEACON'S GOT TALENT', CHRISTMAS PARTY & DVD NIGHTS
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- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Religious activities
- Youth development
Charitable purposes
The Beacon exists to advance Christianity, advance spiritual education and promote the benefit of young people (primarily in the age band 12 to 25 years) in the area of Rathfriland, to educate and assist young people through their leisure-time activities so to develop their mental, emotional, spiritual and physical capacities, that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.