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Imperial Grand Black Chapter of the British Commonwealth

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £1.9M

  • Spending

    £1.9M

Charity no. 100741 Date registered. 25/11/2015

Public benefits

Advancement of Citizenship or Community Development The direct benefits which flow from the above purpose are the contribution by the Institution to support and encourage all organisations which seek to ameliorate ill-health, poverty and social deprivation in the wider community, both at home and abroad. These benefits are evidenced by regular

and substantial support, both financial and practical, for a series of ‘designated charities’ which include over the past 10 years organisations such as Alzheimer’s Society, Kiwoko Hospital, Uganda and Diabetes Research UK. All work carried out by e.g. medical charities, is in the hands of qualified professional staff who are subject to the normal requirements for such persons. We are not, nor have we been, aware of any harmful results. The charity’s beneficiaries are all those whose medical or other need brings them within the ambit of the organisations supported. Any private benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the organization achieves its purposes. It might arise only through the increased professional capacity of those employed by the organisations supported. Advancement of Religion The direct benefits which flow from the above purpose are adoption of members and others who come in contact with the Institution of a moral framework which encourages all to study Holy Scripture more carefully and thus increase their knowledge of the Reformed Faith. This should result in lifestyles which exemplify Christian citizenship and encourage a Christian contribution to wider society. These benefits are evidenced by an increased sense of Christian responsibility, lifestyle and actions by those who come within the Institutions field of influence, e.g. the outworking includes increased involvement in the life of the local church and contribution to the well-being of wider society through community involvement, fundraising for good causes etc. We do not believe that there are any harmful results from these actions. The charity’s beneficiaries are all members of the public who choose to avail themselves of our activities. There is no private benefit to any individual or organization.

What your organisation does

ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION. RAISING FUNDS FOR NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CAUSES WHICH REFLECTS THE AIM OF OUR MISSION STATEMENT (ENGAGING IN CHRISTIAN AND CHARITABLE OUTREACH) IN SO DOING WE SEEK TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY. THE ADVANCEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE. THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP AS PER OUR MISSION STATEMENT (CONTINUE AND

FURTHER DEVELOP SOCIAL AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP).

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science

Who the charity helps

  • General public
  • Men
  • Older people
  • Overseas/developing countries
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Education/training
  • General charitable purposes
  • Grant making
  • Heritage/historical
  • Medical/health/sickness
  • Overseas aid/famine relief
  • Religious activities
  • Volunteer development
  • Welfare/benevolent

This display is a broad summary of the charity’s financial information. For a full understanding of the charity’s finances, the reader should view the PDF accounts and reports under the Documents tab above.

Income

£1.9M

Spending

£1.9M

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2020

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2019

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The Objects are to: 2.1. Promote and spread the Reformed Christian faith in accordance with the Holy Scriptures, the rule of our faith and practice. This is to be undertaken through engagement with our members and the general public, expressing the precepts of the Reformed Christian faith and the advantages that may be derived for society from the adoption of a Biblical moral framework which encourages people to be good citizens, including but not limited to: (a) Holding a service of public worship at our public processions and on a regular and frequent basis; (b) studying the Holy Scriptures to increase knowledge of the Reformed faith in order to understand the Christian Faith, to demonstrate its relevance in today's society and to extend its influence and development throughout the world; and (c) to engage in and support the work of evangelism in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the message of the Cross. 2.2. Encourage and collaborate to develop social and responsible citizenship in order to maintain and enhance greater and higher standards of Justice, Truth, Honesty and Integrity in both private and public life, including but not limited to: (a) promoting Christian and charitable outreach both at home and abroad, allowing members the opportunity to demonstrate their personal faith in Jesus Christ, their commitment to regular Christian worship and all aspects of charitable living; (b) encouraging voluntary and community activity in wider socety; and (c) providing practical, emotional and spiritual support to members and the wider community. 2.3 Promote culture and heritage whcih enshrines civil and religious liberty for all, through processions, re-enactments and promotion of musical tradition and exhibitions.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

Royal Black Institution
  • 16 Trustees
  • 3 Employees
  • 14,843 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Imperial Grand Black Chapter Of The British Commonwealth, 45-47 Main Street, Loughgall, County Armagh, BT61 8HZ

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr David Livingstone
Mr Ian Mccafferty
Rev William Anderson
Mr Robert Dane
Mr Brian Kerr
Rev John Noble
Mr Ivan Houston
Mr John Davies
Mr John Morrow
Mr David Morton
Mr Colin Whiteside
Mr Reginald Chadwick
Mr John Hall Mbe
Mr David Hall
Mr Henry Dunbar
Mr Richard Emerson

Areas of operation

List of regions

  • In Ireland
  • In Northern Ireland
  • In The Uk
  • Internationally
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Ghana
  • New Zealand
  • Republic Of Ireland
  • Togo
  • United States Of America
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