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Status
Received: 20 days late
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Income
£52.8K
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Spending
£46.3K
Public benefits
The trustees are satisfied that both elements of the public benefit test are met. The purpose of the charity is the promotion and advancement of Christianity on strict non-sectarian principles. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include the raising of Christian/moral values and standards amongst the people who attend the services and to
wider society from seeing religious people in the community, the cultivation of cross-community relations (for example through common events like youth soccer training, coffee mornings) and the provision of a Good News Club which advances religious knowledge and education amongst children attending the activity. Wider benefits include increased contribution to missionaries who adhere to our Statement of Faith which sees improved relief to disadvantaged people at home and abroad. The benefits can be demonstrated through feedback from the beneficiaries and the visible presence of religion and its resources in the community. No harm arises from any of the above. The beneficiaries are primarily the users/adherents of the hall and its statement of faith, and more widely the general public and there are no private benefits which are more than incidental or necessary, for example, a small token of gratitude given to guest speakers etc.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Loughbrickland Mission Hall, originally known as Loughbrickland Gospel Hall is situated in the village of Loughbrickland. It is a non-denominational hall used for the promotion of religion. There is a religious service convened each Sunday evening. On approximately four occasions in the year light refreshments are served after the service, giving
folk a chance to further socialise. On Thursday evenings during the winter months a childrens' "Good News Club" is held when all the children of the village and surrounding area are welcome. When the club finishes in April each year a parents' evening is held with the children taking part, again with light refreshments. A couple of coffee mornings are also held during the year. In August 2014 we are having a team "Coaching 4 Christ" visit us for a week. There will be professional football coaching and other games involved, together with a religious ethos. This is available to all P4-P7 and year 8-9 pupils. The facilities at the local Integrated College have been kindly granted.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Religious activities
- Youth development
