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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£19.5K
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Spending
£21.6K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from purpose (1) are that members of the Diocesan Community are provided with information and support as they embark on the journey of married life assisting them develop committed relationships and also the wider Diocesan community are encouraged to have a positive attitude to marriage. The direct benefits which
flow from purpose (2) are that members of the Diocesan community in particular parents gain a better understanding of child behaviour and how best to manage the roles and responsibilities of being a parent, the importance of faith and active participation in church life, leading to enhanced parenting skills, positive relationships and stable family life. The direct benefits which flow from purpose (3) include the active maintainance of a fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship through the Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Clogher members joining each other in prayer and worship at every meeting and activity and undertaking projects that serve the needs of persons from local diocesan level through to worldwide. The direct benefits which flow from purpose (4) include the promotion of conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children, for members of the Diocesan Community, persons in other regions of Great Britain and Ireland and Worldwide. The direct benefits which flow from purpose (5) include The Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Clogher Members working as an organisation and in many instances with others to support persons whose life has met with adversity through issues such as homelessness, domestic abuse, prison sentences, asylum seekers, refugees. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from participants at the information sessions; reports from members to meetings on projects that have met the needs of persons from local diocesan level through to worldwide. The only private benefit flowing from any of our organisations purposes are that The Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Clogher members and their families can attend activities and participate in projects such as Marriage Information Sessions, Parenting Programmes and avail of information and support and this is incidental and necessary to ensure that all members of the diocese can potentially benefit. The Mothers’ Union, Clogher Diocese activities will not cause any harm as all activities are centered on the aim of advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Mother’s Union of the Clogher Diocese is governed by a Trustee Board, with links to each Parish branch throughout the area, with the trustee’s being drawn from the local Parish branches. The Board meet at least four times each year to organise events and activities which take place within the Clogher Diocese. They have ongoing craft
activities, such as knitted knee blankets for the house bound, nursing homes residents and knitting for the local South West Acute Hospital Neonatal Unit to provide Trauma Teddies, Neonatal Outfits and Stillborn Outfits. Other activities include, Parent & Toddler group, Baptismal Cards, Carol Singing in Nursing Homes, Prayer Chain, Toiletries & Nightwear for women’s Refuges, Preparing the food for Messy Church, Sunday School bags, Senior Citizens parties, Members Tea party and Diocesan Prayer Breakfast. Mothers’ Union Branch Anniversaries for 60th, 70th and 90th years were celebrated with special services, memorabilia and refreshments. This involved members of the local community and visiting personnel from All Ireland Mothers’ Union. Area services were hosted in County Monaghan and County Fermanagh. As 2016 was a celebratory year for our Patron, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, many branches included celebratory events. These included coffee mornings, lunches, outings and a special get together for Indoor Members at the See House, Bishop’s residence, where a special cake was greatly enjoyed. The Diocesan Council holds a meeting twice yearly, consisting of the chair person, secretary and treasurer from each local parish branch. This gives opportunity for feedback and networking throughout the Diocese.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Men
- Older people
- Overseas/developing countries
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Victim support
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Education/training
- Overseas aid/famine relief
- Religious activities
- Volunteer development
- Welfare/benevolent
