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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 25 Jan 2018
Public benefits
Purpose one: “To raise awareness and education about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), within the Northern Irish audience”. The direct benefits that flow from this purpose include; The advancement of education and reduced strain on the OCD sufferer. We will continue to work to raise a better understanding of OCD, which in turn will aid the
sufferer in coping with their condition and obtaining the correct treatment. Educating will also aid the general public in understanding how to help an OCD sufferer, whether that's at home,work or school. These benefits are evidenced through feedback from sufferers and their families/carers. Positive feedback has also been gained from professional therapists and other charities working with OCD sufferers. The charity's beneficiaries are people of all ages suffering from OCD. The charity's beneficiaries also include family members or carers of those living with OCD and the general public. Purpose two: “To provide support to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) sufferers and their families/carers, while also providing information and advice.” The direct benefits that flow from this purpose include; relieving the OCD sufferer and their families/carers of the strain that OCD brings. In doing this we help to protect the sufferer and their Mental Health. We also support by showing sufferers they are not alone with their condition, particularly with those living in Northern Ireland. We will continue to provide support to OCD sufferers, so they can understand their condition better. This in turn will aid them in recovery and help in managing their condition. These benefits are evidenced through feedback from sufferers coping with the condition daily who we have supported. With one young boy recently saying we provided the “best support ever!”. We also have feedback from family members who we have supported. The beneficiaries of this purpose are those living with OCD in Northern Ireland and further afield. The beneficiaries also include family members and carers of those diagnosed with OCD. Purpose three: “To support schools/workplaces with information and advice on how to help an OCD sufferer.” The direct benefits which flow from this are; increased understanding for the school/workplace on how to help a sufferer and support for the OCD sufferer, so they can work effectively to reach their potential. This benefit will be evidenced through feedback from sufferers and schools/workplaces. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who are going through education or working/planning to work. The beneficiaries also include the school or workplace, as they will be able to support the sufferer better, which will aid the sufferer in productivity.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
OCD Northern Ireland works in Northern Ireland to aid OCD sufferers, as well as their families/carers. We do this through educating, supporting, advising and informing. We do outreach locally, via our website (ocdni.co.uk) and several social network websites.This enables us to engage with OCD sufferers and provide useful information and support. We
run an online support group that brings immediate support to sufferers, from sufferers. At the minute we are also setting up a local support group in Belfast.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Men
- Mental health
- Parents
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Counselling/support
- Medical/health/sickness
Charitable purposes
The Charity's purposes: “To raise awareness and education about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), within the Northern Irish audience. “To provide support to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) sufferers and their families/carers, while also providing information and advice.” “To support schools/workplaces with information and advice on how to help an OCD sufferer.”