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Chrysalis Women's Centre

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £150.9K

  • Spending

    £142.1K

Charity no. 100752 Date registered. 13/11/2014

Public benefits

Pupose 1, through the provision of services and facilities to address poverty and multiple deprivation • including access to child and adult programmes and support • quality childcare and child development within the crèche, afterschool clubs, young women's project, •women's health and empowerment, •vocational and non vocational training

and education opportunities, •counselling, •opportunities for socialisation and personal development, •advice and guidance on matters of social welfare and legal rights, •signposting and referral of those in need of specialist assistance to the relevant agencies leading to improved health and wellbeing, child development, reduction in stress and anxiety, improved debt and money management and greater financial capability, knowledge of benefits entitlement and social services support, greater personal and community capacity, empowerment of women to increase their capacity to play key roles in participation in structures of governance in society through active citizenship and community leadership and development, Pupose2, through the provision of: •facilities and opportunities that enable women and children to access a training and education programme and support •access to quality childcare support •children’s education and development programmes •a range of accredited qualifications and training, leading to: • increased knowledge and skills, • growth in self esteem and confidence, • strengthened local communities and citizenship • improved employment prospects enabling women to fulfil potential in terms of career development and employment opportunities • empowerment of women to increase their capacity to play key roles in participation in structures of governance in society through active citizenship, community leadership and strategic development of educational opportunities • increased knowledge, skills • better educational outcomes, • the creation of a pool of skilled qualified individuals entering or re entering the labour market, Purpose 3 the provision of • counselling and trauma support • stress management • personal development courses • alternative therapies, • dietary advice and healthy cooking programmes • access to horticulture programmes • health education • health screening • advocacy • information, advice and guidance • support to access statutory and voluntary health services and support • preventative health initiative development. leading to: • improved health and wellbeing • increased awareness of health issues • informed lifestyle changes, • lower levels of depression and anxiety, • increased access to and uptake of health services, • improved family wellbeing, • increased confidence, self esteem and empowerment of women to increase their capacity to play key roles in participation in structures, policies and practice in relation to the provision of health services to the community. for the direct benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit and in particular, women and children attending Chrysalis Women's Centre, and the indirect benefit and broader impact on the family, social networks, community and for the wider public benefit. The benefits of the charitable purposes are demonstrated through • Monitoring and progress reports, annual reports • Referral records, • Attendance registers, • Qualification registers, • Personal development plans and journals, • Surveys, focus group minutes, social services inspections. • Internal and external evaluation processes • Statistical research No harm will result from the purposes The only private benefit flowing from these purposes is the enhancement of staff and volunteers experience and skills contributing to their professional development and this incidental and necessary because Chrysalis Women’s Centre requires a skilled and experience staff team that regularly reviews learning and refreshes training as and when required

What your organisation does

Chrysalis Women's Centre provides opportunities for women and children to develop the necessary skills, self esteem and confidence to participate more fully as individuals in family, community and society. We work with others both locally and regionally to create stronger inclusive communities through developing community infrastructure, working

processes, networks, ethical frameworks and a shared vision for the future. We provide an education and training programme that runs throughout the year and is designed to support women to develop the skills knowledge and experience necessary to access further training and employment

The charity’s classifications

  • The prevention or relief of poverty
  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • 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)
  • Adult training
  • Asylum seekers/refugees
  • Carers
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Ex-offenders and prisoners
  • General public
  • Language community
  • Learning disabilities
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Older people
  • Parents
  • Physical disabilities
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Sexual orientation
  • Specific areas of deprivation
  • Travellers
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Victim support
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Women

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Arts
  • Community development
  • Counselling/support
  • Cross-border/cross-community
  • Cultural
  • Disability
  • Education/training
  • Environment/sustainable development/conservation
  • Gender
  • Human rights/equality
  • Playgroup/after schools
  • Relief of poverty
  • Research/evaluation
  • Volunteer development
  • Welfare/benevolent

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2025

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

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Charitable purposes

The Association is established for the public benefit, the relief of poverty for the inhabitants and in particular, women and children of the Brownlow Area of Co, Amagh and its wider environs (hereinafter described as the area of benefit) who are the affected by multiple deprivation and social isolation, sectarianism, crime, poor community infrastructure, low educational attainment, low aspiration, high levels of unemployment and reliance on benefits, ill health, social and family problems, providing them with confidential individual and family support services including practical support, good quality childcare and play opportunities, advice and guidance on matters of health, social welfare and legal rights and referral of those in need of specialist support to the relevant agencies; leading to improved family well-being, family support, adult and child development, improved financial capability, employability skills and better educational outcomes, social welfare and legal rights advice and guidance, personal empowerment, active citizenship and strengthened communities through the development of collaborative networks and partnerships with voluntary and statutory organisations. for the public benefit, the advancement of education for the inhabitants and in particular, women and children of the Brownlow Area of Co, Amagh and its wider environs (hereinafter described as the area of benefit) who are the affected by poverty and social exclusion through multiple deprivation including poor educational attainment, low aspirations, lack of employment opportunities and employability skills, providing them with, accredited qualifications and training, the development of volunteering opportunities and training, increased knowledge, experience and skills, self esteem and confidence, strengthening local communities and citizenship, leading to better educational outcomes, peer education, volunteering opportunities and increased capacity and contributing to enhanced employability. For the public benefit, the improvement of health for the public benefit, the advancement of education for the inhabitants and in particular, women and children of the Brownlow Area of Co, Amagh and its wider environs (hereinafter described as the area of benefit) who are the affected by poverty, deprivation and social isolation providing them with improved access to health services and support aimed at improving physical and mental health, leisure and recreational opportunities, including the provision of counselling, health screening, advocacy information, advice and guidance leading to better health education and increased awareness, lifestyle changes, lower levels of depression and anxiety, greater access to and uptake of health services, improved personal and family health and well-being, increased confidence and empowerment.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

CHRYSALIS
  • 8 Trustees
  • 9 Employees
  • 30 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mrs Ruth Mckeever, 520-523 Burnside, Legahory, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT65 5DE

Trustee board

Trustee
Ms Lisa Grimley (Treasurer)
Ms Noeleen Floyd
Miss Nicola Lawless
Mr Kevin Heaney
Miss Melanie Markey (Vice Chair)
Miss Wendy Markey
Mrs Edith Tennant
Mrs Carol Geddis (Secretary)

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • Armagh City, Banbridge And Craigavon Council