Overdue: 231 days
Public benefits
(Object 1: The provision of training, education, rehabilitation and occupational opportunities for adults with acquired brain injuries in a supported environment that will assist in post-injury rehabilitation.) Purpose 1: The advancement of health and wellbeing by promoting and providing various therapies to the Beneficiaries in a supported
environment. The direct benefit which flows from purpose 1 is that the beneficiaries with brain injuries are supported through their rehabilitation in a caring environment. This will help the beneficiaries and their families to develop life skills and rebuild their lives. This will also enhance their confidence and self-esteem. These benefits will be evidenced through stakeholder and service user consultation and feedback. (Object 2: To establish and develop specific training departments that provide training in literacy, numeracy, communication and social integration including but not limited to memory skills and development of self esteem, for individuals and groups.) Purpose 2: The advancement of education The direct benefit which flows from purpose 2 is that beneficiaries are supported with occupational and educational opportunities to develop their self-esteem and improves the wellbeing of the individual their family life and feeling more included in society. These benefits will be evidenced through various classes, workshops, training, seminars, lectures, discussions, exhibitions, outings or events that are organised for the beneficiaries and feedback through evaluations following the events. (Object 3: To provide art and catering therapies which teach and develop life skills whether in a supported home environment or independently.) Purpose 3: The relief of those in need by reason of ill-health The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is that beneficiaries are given support through different training and educational opportunities to help develop their life skills. These benefits will be evidenced through improvements in their wellbeing and create an increase in their independence and thereby creating a society that is more welcoming. (Object 4: To provide supported employment programmes for young able bodied individuals outside the classroom.) Purpose 4: The relief of those in need of meaningful, supported employment by reason of ill-health The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is that beneficiaries are given support through different training and educational opportunities to help provide them with more employment opportunities. These benefits will be evidenced through improvements in their wellbeing and create an increase in their independence and thereby create a society that is more welcoming. (Object 5: Such other exclusively charitable purpose according to the law of Northern Ireland as the Trustee may from time to time decide.) Purpose 5: Any charitable purpose that is considered necessary to promote the objects of the charity The main benefits are mainly evidenced through the first 4 charitable purposes however the trustees have chosen this purpose to ensure that they will not be restricted in providing assistance to their Beneficiaries in the future and recognise that it must be for one of the charitable purposes as outlined in the Charities Act (NI) 2008. These benefits will be evidenced by Beneficiaries benefitting from improved access to services and that they will not be impeded in helping their Beneficiaries in future opportunities. Beneficiaries: The beneficiaries of this purpose are adults with an acquired brain injury, their families and carers living in Northern Ireland Harm: There is no harm flowing from these purposes. Private Benefit: Any private benefit is incidental.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Reconnect works to help people to recover social, physical and cognitive skills that have either been lost or impaired as a result of their injury. Through coordinated efforts, the people we help are able to rebuild lost skills and work towards a new, confident future. Various training prgrammes include Essential Skills, Office Skills, Life Skills,
Horticulture, Physical Fitness and Personal Development. Reconnect has a cross-community ethos and clients come from a range of backgrounds - different age groups, gender and ethnic origin are represented within the organisation. Reconnect seeks to foster mutual understanding by creating opportunities for clients to work with other sectors of the community. ABI causes cognitive, behavioural and physical deficits, all of which require a personalised approach to service delivery.However, Reconnect also supports clients who are unable to access other community services due to additional complex needs such as spatial awareness, incontinence, dementia, hyperactivity, poor orientation , aggression, mental health issues or unusual medical conditions. Referrals are usually made through the CBIT but Reconnect also takes appropriate referrals from local GPs and the Physical and Disability teams. During a six week assessment period, clients are able to sample training in the departments of their choice. After successful completion of the assessment period, clients are offered a ‘permanent’ placement together with the option of increasing their training days. Specialist speakers are invited to the provider centre to deliver talks on subjects of local interest which can lead to specially designed training programmes. Reconnect also facilitates client outings to National Trust houses and gardens, museums, garden centres and shows. Reconnect operates a very successful Saturday Club which is open to both clients and carers. Activities include catering, games, pool, personal fitness, movies, arts and crafts and horticulture.
... [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
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Carers
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Older people
How the charity works
- Disability
- Education/training
