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Public benefits
The objective of the Club is to promote social inclusion, the relief of disability, physical education and the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for the playing of badminton and other activities capable of improving health for the benefit and wellbeing of the deaf/hard of hearing and hearing
with a desire to use sign language. This statement will seek to address each purpose separately, with the purposes achieved through a variety of mechanisms through the carrying out of the activities of a badminton club. 1. The Promotion of Community Participation in Healthy Recreation and Amateur Sport and the Promotion of Physical Education In considering the benefits from participation in badminton, it is submitted that players are able to enjoy the benefits of sport and a healthy lifestyle enabling improvements to physical health as a result of exercise and in turn an improved quality of life. In demonstrating the benefits from the promotion of healthy recreation and amateur sport through the playing of badminton, it is submitted that the sport of badminton if played with reasonable frequency enables participants to be healthier and fitter as a result of increased stamina and strength. The aim of the Club is to encourage the game of badminton providing playing opportunities for all levels of play whilst also encouraging and fostering integration of hearing & deaf adults and children. The Club is affiliated to the North Down League Association, Badminton Ireland and its Ulster Branch. Currently club members have opportunities to take part in inter-club tournaments throughout Northern Ireland (N.I.). The Club provides an important social outlet for members. Badminton is not considered to be a sport that involves a high risk of serious injury since it involves no physical contact and the equipment used is unlikely to cause serious injury. It is recognised that players pay a minimal fee in Club dues of £50 enabling the Club to meet its costs for playing and competition. The intended beneficiaries of the work of the Club are children and adults who are deaf /hard of hearing and those hearing with a desire to use sign language. An open membership is in place within the above restrictions to ensure the safety of participants and to enable the promotion of the other purposes of the organisation. Personal benefits that may arise from a participant’s involvement in the activities of the Club include improved fitness, quality of life and the relief of disability. 2. The Relief of Disability and the promotion of Social Inclusion In considering the benefits from the relief of disability the Club provides opportunity for the playing of badminton for those who are deaf /hard of hearing. Players come together with those of similar disabilities in a supportive environment in order to benefit from, and excel at, their chosen sport whilst offering increased participation opportunities for the deaf community. In demonstrating the benefits that flow from the relief of disability. It is submitted that the training/teaching/coaching/playing and competition of badminton combined with the Club’s efforts to promote social inclusion by increasing the awareness of the problems deaf/ hard of hearing people face in mainstream sport and also the important contribution made in sport by deaf/hard of hearing people. The Club enables a more inclusive sporting environment for the deaf /hard of hearing and promotes an inclusive and supporting environment for those who feel isolated in society because of their disability. In considering the beneficiaries, private benefit and the implications of dues and safety in sport relating to the activities, it is submitted that this has already been dealt with within Section 1 (Advancement of education) given that the two functions of education/healthy recreation & disability relief/social inclusion are achieved through the teaching/playin
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Belfast Deaf Badminton Club was set up in 1969 by a group of deaf people who felt isolated playing sports in the hearing world. We have a registered office within N.I, and are an Association managed by a Management Committee. The Club primarily operates in Belfast but also carries out activities throughout N. Ireland. An elected management
committee manages the Club on a voluntary basis. Membership of the this committee is subject to the nomination, appointment, election and co-option process set out in the Club’s constitution. There are no payments made to the management committee. Members are also attracted to the affordable competitive annual membership, which starts at £30 for new members and £50 for existing members. We are a deaf badminton cub that encourages and provides playing opportunities for all levels of play whilst also encouraging and fostering integration of hearing and deaf adults and young people. The Club meets up every Wednesday night to play badminton at the RBAI sports hall from 7.00pm to 10.00pm and every two weeks on a Monday night for those who are playing league matches or those who want coaching. We also provide opportunities for the club members to take part in inter-club tournaments throughout Northern Ireland and also take part in representing their country in the European Games and World Games for the Deaf, thus giving them the opportunity to experience deaf culture across the world. We are a very close-knit community and have existing members who have played for over 30 years. Socially our club also runs weekend trips 2 or 3 times a year, which is good for the deaf morale, family members are welcome to come along to these events. We also have our Christmas weekend away which is a big hit with both new and existing members.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
- Language community
- Physical disabilities
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Disability
- Sport/recreation
