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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£110.4K
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Spending
£54.6K
Public benefits
Purpose A: To foster an atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement among people suffering from liver disease and their carers, family and friends. The charity provides patients, relatives and carers of those with liver disease in Northern Ireland with an opportunity to share in confidence their concerns or fears and to seek non medical advice
and practical information which can lower anxiety and stress levels particularly during extremely uncertain and anxious times. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the reduction of stress and anxiety among patients, relatives and carers of those with liver disease in Northern Ireland as a consequence of the social and emotional support made available through RVH Liver Support Group. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from patients, relatives and carers of those with liver disease in Northern Ireland. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living in Northern Ireland who have been diagnosed with liver disease or who have undergone liver transplant surgery including family members, friends and carers of liver patients. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose. Purpose B: To raise awareness for the benefit of the public about the effects of liver disease and methods of management of such disease. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include an increase in public awareness of the effects, causes, symptoms and management of liver disease. This benefits the wider society by increasing public awareness of the effects, causes, symptoms and management of liver disease resulting in a healthier population. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from patients about information, advice and guidance provided by medical professionals at scheduled members' meetings and through the charity's bi-annual news sheet. There is no harm from this purpose, instead it empowers patients, their families and members of the public by increasing knowledge and awareness of effects of liver disease and methods of management of such disease. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living in Northern Ireland who have been diagnosed with liver disease or who have undergone liver transplant surgery including family members, friends and carers of liver patients and also members of the public. There is no private benefit to trustees as a result of this purpose. Purpose C: To support by means of financial assistance any charitable project for the relief of persons suffering from liver disease in the area of benefit, or for the protection and preservation of health of such persons either indirectly by means of research, or directly by the provision of equipment or facilities designed to relieve suffering and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of treatment of liver disease or for any other purpose which the Committee may specifically approve. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the enhanced patient care experience of those from Northern Ireland who have been diagnosed with liver disease or who have undergone transplant surgery. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from patients and hospital staff. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are people living in Northern Ireland who have been diagnosed with liver disease or who have undergone liver transplant surgery as well as family members, friends and carers of liver patients There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose. Purpose D: To hold flag days for the purpose of contributing to research into liver disease by the British Liver Trust. This purpose is no longer part of RVH Liver Support Groups’ work. This purpose may be erased from our Constitution.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
We offer confidential, non-medical support and practical information to liver disease patients and their families across Northern Ireland. This includes emotional support, guidance for travel to King's College Hospital in London, and educational resources to reduce stigma and increase awareness of liver disease. Additionally, we actively promote
the Organ Donor Register to address organ shortages. Financial assistance is provided to eligible patients for treatment-related travel. Funds raised also contribute to essential medical equipment, research initiatives, and educational activities within liver care facilities.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Men
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Counselling/support
- Education/training
- Medical/health/sickness
- Volunteer development
