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This charity was removed from the register on 6 Jul 2018
Public benefits
Object 1 - Provide training, work experience and employment opportunities for disadvantaged young people and vulnerable adults in Dromore, Co Down and district, by managing and developing social enterprise initiatives and community led regeneration programmes Intended Beneficiaries:- (a) Young people in Dromore and surrounds disadvantaged
by:-Poor educational attainment, Substance abuse, Unemployment, Social Exclusion (b) Vulnerable adults in Dromore and surrounds disadvantaged by:- Disability – learning, physical and mental health (c) Older people in Dromore and surrounds in long term unemployment/retirement (d) Other Voluntary Groups, Youth Organisations, Churches, General Public in Dromore and surrounds. Public Benefit in respect of:- (a) (i) Providing training and work opportunities for the target group not otherwise available. (ii) reducing dependency upon substance abuse (iii) reducing incidence of anti-social behaviour (iv) encouraging social responsibility (v) increasing self-worth and individual dependency of individuals within the target group. (b) (i) Providing training and work opportunities for the target group near to their homes, as an alternative to day care facilities at distant locations. (ii) relieving the burden on carers and families (iii) enhancing self worth and esteem of the target group (c) Provision of employment and volunteering opportunities as trainers and mentors in the delivery of the charity’s objects (d) (i) Directly supporting other charitable groups by distribution of surpluses generated through charitable activity, encouraging collaboration and partnership between groups in the community. (ii) contributing to the enhancement of the physical and economic well-being of the townscape as an encouragement for future investment and for the general enjoyment of the whole community. Object 2 - Assist, particularly but not exclusively, young people by: (i) developing personal, social and development skills (ii) providing leisure-time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. Intended Beneficiaries (a), (b) & (c) as for Object 1 Public Benefit in respect of :- (a) (i) acceptance of target group as valued members of the community and greater understanding between the target group and the rest of the community and to better cohesion (ii) improved personal self esteem ,employability , higher wage potential and social inclusion (b) (i) Greater acceptance of target group as valued members of the community and improved understanding between the target group and the rest of the community and to better cohesion. (ii) the target group having an opportunity to make an increased and positive contribution to their local community and enhancement of personal esteem. (c) Provision of employment and volunteering opportunities as trainers and mentors in the delivery of the charity’s objects, giving the target group a positive role in the development of the community and leading to better understanding between age groups offering the prospect of greater community cohesion Object 3 - Promote good community relations and social cohesion, racial harmony and equality and diversity Intended Beneficiaries - Other Voluntary Groups, Youth Organisations, Churches, General Public in Dromore and surrounds Public Benefit - Participation in local community forum along with other groups. Resource and lead cross-community projects and programmes leading to improved community participation and cohesion. Object 4 - Engage in and promote co-operation between community and voluntary organisations, churches and statutory agencies. Intended Beneficiaries- as for Object 3 Public Benefit - Participation in partnerships with other diverse community groups, churches and statutory agencies leading to delivery of cross-community projects for the well-being of all in the local community.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The charity seeks to establish a social enterprise as a vehicle providing sustainable training and work opportunities for disadvantaged young people as well as other vulnerable groups in Dromore and its’ surround. We aim to achieve this by manufacturing an arts & crafts product which opens up opportunities in woodwork, retail –direct and online, IT
and printing. We have been engaging with a wide range of statutory agencies as stakeholders and partners in the development of training programmes which will give the young people, a number of whom do not possess minimum educational requirements, potential qualifications enabling them to move more freely within the employment market. We also wish to create a number of permanent posts for this target group and to provide remuneration in excess of the minimum income standard as well as offering opportunities for self improvement by way of European programmes such as Erasmus+. Many of the target group suffer social exclusion and we therefore wish to provide an opportunity for the group to experience working in a cohesive team environment. We aim to encourage them to take ownership of the projects as well as pride in their own achievements, and to realise that through these achievements they can make a valued contribution to their local community. We also aim to involve other groups, particularly older people groups to share their experiences and talents with young people as a contribution to developing a more cohesive community. Dromore is an area not deemed by statutory agencies as an area of deprivation, as currently defined, with the consequence that other charitable groups undertaking valuable work in the area find it difficult to access funding. We aim to make future surpluses available for these groups to apply for, as well as for partnership and collaborative projects which contribute to the well-being of the whole community
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Older people
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community enterprise
- Disability
- Education/training
- Grant making
- Relief of poverty
- Youth development
Charitable purposes
The purposes of this organisation are to:- (1) Provide training, work experience and employment opportunities for disadvantaged young people and vulnerable adults in Dromore, Co. Down and district, by managing and developing social enterprise initiatives and community-led regeneration programmes (2) Assist, particularly but not exclusively, young people by: (i) developing personal, social and skills development; (ii) providing leisure-time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. (3) Promote good community relations and social cohesion, racial harmony and equality and diversity. (4) Engage in and promote co-operation between community and voluntary organisations, churches and statutory agencies.