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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£3.9K
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Spending
£0.5K
Public benefits
The direct benefit which flows from purpose 1 includes increasing public access to and enjoyment of collections relating to the heritage of Fermanagh. The Association of Friends of Femanagh County Museum has funded purchases for Fermanagh County Museum’s collection as well as provided match-funding, enabling the Museum to secure additional
grant-aid from bodies such as the Art Fund, the Northern Ireland Museums Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. An additional benefit which flows from purpose ‘A’ includes the transfer of privately owned artefacts into the public domain through the Association’s encouragement of members to donate significant artefacts relevant to the Museum’s Collections Development Policy. Fermanagh County Museum is a fully Accredited Museum as part of the UK standards for museums and galleries administered by the Northern Ireland Museums Council on behalf of the Arts Council, England. These benefits are evidenced through the Association’s funding assistance, since its inception in 1984, in helping to acquire over 50 key artefacts for the Museum for public display. The works include major acquisitions by artists of local and national significance including William Scott (1913-1989) and TP Flanagan (1929-2011) as well as rare examples of Belleek Pottery. In addition, in 2013, over 200 donations and bequests of artefacts were received and accepted by Fermanagh County Museum. This purpose does not lead to harm. The Association’s beneficiaries are people of all ages, communities, abilities and faiths, with an interest in safe-guarding, discovering and enjoying the heritage of Fermanagh. This includes both the local community and tourists. A private benefit to trustees may arise from our programme of ongoing training in good governance, finance etc. Through this training trustees 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. The direct benefit which flows from purpose 2 includes increasing public understanding of and connection with Fermanagh’s rich heritage involving diverse audiences and communities. The Association of Friends of Fermanagh County Museum acts as an advocate and ambassador for the Museum Service. It encourages the contribution of knowledge and community expertise enhancing information relating to the history of the County and the Museum’s collections. It supports improvement of the Museum’s public facilities and services. These benefits are evidenced through increased public engagement. In 2013, nearly 50,000 people from the local community as well as tourists benefited from the Museum’s programme of collection displays, exhibitions, tours, schools workshops and events. Regular visitor feedback and independent evaluation of services through surveys and reports highlights increased audience participation and increased levels of satisfaction. In 2013, a major additional benefit has seen match funding from the Association helping to secure a Round One Heritage Lottery pass for the Museum’s future development plans as well as funding from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. This purpose does not lead to harm. The Association’s beneficiaries are people of all ages, communities, abilities and faiths, with an interest in safe-guarding, discovering and enjoying the heritage of Fermanagh. This includes both the local community and tourists. A private benefit to trustees may arise from our programme of ongoing training in good governance, finance etc. Through this training trustees 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.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
a) Encourage, promote and assist in the development of the Friends of Fermanagh County Museum b) Raise funds and invite and receive contributions to be applied in accordance with the objects of the Association During 2013, the Friends attended and helped to facilitate the following events at Fermanagh County Museum: Enniskillen 400 Exhibition The
Holocaust Memorial Day - Holocaust Survivor - Joanna Millan Holocaust Survivor - Eva Clarke Full-Circle: William Scott Centenary Exhibition ‘Shared Stories’ Exhibition St Patrick’s Family Day Picnic in the Park Exposure John McVitty Photographic Exhibition Fifth Annual Maguire History Weekend Nationwide Drawing Day Lough Fest @ Enniskillen Castle Drumclay Crannog Exhibition Summer of Cultures: National Archaeology Day C8 - A Celebration of Making Giving & Receiving: Arts Council of Northern Ireland Gifts Wind in the Willows - Open-air performance by Chapterhouse Theatre Company Pride & Prejudice - Open-air performance by Chapterhouse Theatre Company Hats Off to the Forthill Event PARALLEL LINES - William Scott & Samuel Beckett Exhibition JOCELYN HERBERT Exhibition Family Fun Day European Heritage Open Days Halloween Extravaganza Carols by Candlelight
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Older people
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Grant making
- Heritage/historical
- Research/evaluation
