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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£1.1M
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Spending
£1.0M
Public benefits
PURPOSE 1 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include, a better understanding of independent living and recognition of disabled people’s right to autonomy, choice and control; disabled people are better equipped to make informed choices; and disabled people are better placed to avail of opportunities to develop the skills and
confidence to manage their own support. This purpose does not lead to harm. These benefits are evidenced through feedback from user surveys, questionnaires and training evaluations. Beneficiaries are disabled people in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or impairment. A private benefit may arise for employees who receive pay, training and personal development, and for Trustees who benefit from training and personal development; however these benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. PURPOSE 2 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include improved quality of life, better health and wellbeing, reduced stress on the disabled person and family members, opportunities to have a family life, to study, work, and to be part of the community. Potentially the disabled person could be exposed to some risk but the benefits gained in terms of autonomy, choice and improved quality of life outweigh any real or perceived risk. Risk can be mitigated by good support planning including adequate contingency plans and availing of support services e.g. the Payroll service. These benefits are evidenced through feedback from user surveys, questionnaires and training evaluations. Beneficiaries are disabled people in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or impairment. A private benefit may arise for employees who receive pay, training and personal development, and for Trustees who benefit from training and personal development; however these benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. Additionally any disabled Trustee or member of staff could access the support services on the same basis as any disabled person. Trustees and employees are required to declare any conflict of interest that might arise.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Centre for Independent Living NI aims to promote the principles of independent living and raise awareness about Direct Payments as an option for disabled people to achieve independence by taking more control over the arrangements for their personal support. We provide a range of services to disabled people, regardless of age or impairment to
support them to make their own life choices. • Information on all aspects of independent living and Direct Payments. • Advice on managing Direct Payments and becoming an employer. • Support for people who may require assistance to articulate their needs and views. • Training to assist Direct Payments users with developing the skills and competence to be good employers. • A Payroll service to assist Direct Payment users to calculate wages and taxes and prepare returns for HM Revenue and Customs. • Peer Support to encourage the development of local networks of Direct Payments users to share their experience and expertise and provide mutual support. • Training for social care professionals on issues around independent living and Direct Payments. • Development work in relation to independent living and Self-Directed Support.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Disability
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Human rights/equality
