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Newtownabbey Arts & Cultural Network

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Charity no. 100473 Date registered. 17/10/2014

Public benefits

Newtownabbey Arts & Cultural Network was established to improve the lives of the residents of Newtownabbey by providing a range of social, educational and environmental activities. BENEFITS The direct benefits which flow from these purposes include: • The empowerment of residents to improve their living conditions and environment • Improved

health & wellbeing of all residents • Increased education and skills for participants • Access to further training and employment opportunities • Providing opportunities for residents to explore their culture and identity EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT We will evidence the increased benefits through evaluation of programmes delivered and feedback from participants and funding organisations. POSSIBILITY OF HARM As the delivery of our activities is led by the needs of the participants we cannot at this time identify any harm that would be caused to residents by improving their living conditions and assisting them in their own personal development. BENEFICIARIES The charities beneficiaries are the residents of Newtownabbey area. PRIVATE BENEFIT The only private benefit to trustees will be skills enhancement and experience gained through participation in activities. The group operates a programme of training which covers all aspects of good governance and this is necessary to ensure the group complies with relevant legislation and requirements from funding organisations

What your organisation does

NACN organises training in many different subjects since conception we have placed members of the community on the following training , Leadership & Management , Human Rights , Conflict Resolution ,Conflict Management Child Protection, Volunteer Now , HND in Community Development , ICT and Growing Tolerance also helps establish Groups when

required by the community ie Autism Group. NACN provide the conduit to meet with statuary organisations regarding health and well being or any other issues brought to our attention. We also organise for youth to get involved in sport through taking part in local training and tournaments. Promoting cultural activities by using music and the teaching of music, along with drama as a way to engage intergenerational work.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
  • 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

  • Adult training
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Community safety/crime prevention
  • General public
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Older people
  • Parents
  • Sensory disabilities
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Cultural
  • Education/training
  • General charitable purposes
  • Heritage/historical
  • Human rights/equality
  • Religious activities
  • Sport/recreation
  • Volunteer development
  • Youth development

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Charitable purposes

The Objects of the Charity are: - to advance education, arts and culture and to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Newtownabbey and its environs of Northern Ireland, without distinction to sex, race, religious or other opinion; and in particular 1) to provide education in the arts and digital media, including the art and science of music production, video, photography, multimedia and film; (2) to educate, mentor and inspire young people to develop their talents and enter into careers in the creative arts and digital media, through the provision of educational courses, events, workshops, mentoring, networking, and other support and educational, training and developmental opportunities (3) to promote social inclusion by bringing education in the creative arts and digital media to disadvantaged individuals, who would otherwise be unlikely to have the opportunity to develop their talents and pursue careers in these fields, and to bring an appreciation of the creative arts to new audiences; (4) to prepare young people for the challenges of the future economy by developing their practical and technical skills and competencies and by promoting their personal development, positive mental health and resilience; (5) to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for education, recreation and other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants, and; (2.2) ancillary to the foregoing, to further such other purposes which are exclusively charitable under the law of Northern Ireland as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may from time to time determine.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

NACN
  • 5 Trustees
  • 5 Employees
  • 15 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr David Crooks, 24A The Diamond, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT37 9BJ

Trustee board

Trustee
Miss Rhiannon Twells
Mrs Leanne Mcgurk
Miss Kirsty Crooks
Miss Brooke Thompson
Miss Zoe Longridge

List of regions

  • Antrim And Newtownabbey Borough Council
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