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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£136.9K
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Spending
£140.4K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are the raising of self-esteem and confidence among members from skills gained from participation in the various social education, personal development, health education, enterprise and sporting recreational programmes. Young people increase their knowledge and understanding of health issues
(relationships, sex education, alcohol, drugs) which enables them to make informed choices and committed action which will benefit their physical and emotional well-being. They are enabled to explore their own values through cross-community programmes and are challenged to think for themselves, to expand their horizons, to make moral judgements and to follow what is fundamentally good and virtuous. It enables them to form relationships and transform relationships with their peers and responsible adults giving them experiences to help them make the transition through the various stages of adolescence to adulthood. Their physical and mental health is enhanced through active sporting and dance activities, competitive and non-competitive alike, which gives them a positive way to channel their energies and learn the value of teamwork, experiences of accepting loss with grace and victory with respect for others. The benefits of learning leadership skills and being good role models for younger members as through the transitions programme where senior members help primary 7 pupils prepare for going into their new secondary school. The benefit of utilising and testing problem-solving skills, initiative and creativity through the experience of running their own business through the young enterprise programme. The totality of benefits for club participation positively impacts on employability skills as research has identified schools are in deficit of providing these transferable essential life skills and qualities employers are looking for e.g. responsibility, teamwork, empathy, communication skills, leadership, initiative and creativity. The benefits of community spirit and respect for other parks and estates brought to the local region through promotion of the Spirit of the Street soccer tournament for boys and girls when over 300 people turned up over two long evenings. These benefits are evidenced through: evaluation of the programmes; chatting with the young people and attendance at events/programmes; DENI Inspection reports closely evaluates the outcomes of the work by consulting with the young people themselves about the value of the Youth work being offered. In a recent DENI Youth Inspection report the Club received a very good standard classification. Risk: There is a risk element to the sport of boxing where a boxer could sustain a knockout or head or eye injuries. If this happens the fight is stopped. As we are affiliated to the IIBA the rules governing boxing are very strictly observed by qualified coaches and referees in order that boxers are afforded all necessary protection. We are insured for all boxing activities through the IIBA. Other sports are risk assessed and health and safety procedures are in place. The beneficiaries of this purpose are young people aged 5-25 living in Omagh and the surrounding areas and their families. A private benefit may arise if a trustee is employed on a part time basis for the club. In this case if a conflict of interest arises they are asked to step out of the discussion. A private benefit may also arise for trustees who partake of training offered by the Club. However the training is only for our Youth Leaders and Club members so sitting on the committee offers no advantage to the youth leader. The training may also enhance the skills and employment prospects of the trustee. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Omagh Boys and Girls Club is a voluntary youth club founded in 1952 and delivers services to young people aged 5-25 in Omagh and the wider district. 1. We deliver accredited personal development and health education, social education and young enterprise programmes for young people as well as ongoing training for volunteers such as child
protection and programmes of mentoring. 2. Young people’s programmes are subsidised by the club to enable participation e.g. summer scheme programmes are prepared to take account of affordability for families so cost does not inhibit participation. For trips, members in need are accommodated without charges being made. Recreational programmes are also made available to young people at unsocial hours when other youth facilities are not available e.g. Friday night project 9:00pm to 12:00am and Sunday night project. 3. Members democratically form senior member committees in order to address issues of concern to them within the club and to represent their views to the management committee. In 2013, members with guidance from the University of Ulster drew up questionnaires to find out the issues currently of significance to young people in our region. Subsequent to these research findings members have established a mechanism for young people in the region to engage stakeholders who have a responsibility for the lives of young people e.g. local schools, Health Service, PSNI, WELB Youth Service, Career Service, Omagh District Council, local community groups. Members are also given the opportunity to participate in cross-community programmes. 4. Members have the opportunity under IABA rules to train and compete in the sport of boxing at local, county, provincial and international level. They also have the opportunity to play football, badminton and basketball. 5. Members train and compete in hip hop dance competitions and drama activities
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The advancement of amateur sport
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- Men
- Mental health
- Parents
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
- Sexual orientation
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Travellers
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Arts
- Community enterprise
- Counselling/support
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Disability
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Research/evaluation
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
