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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£448.3K
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Spending
£479.8K
Public benefits
The public benefit flowing from our key purposes can be summarised as follows - "Research, record and promote all aspects of Ulster-Scots culture and heritage" - The Ulster-Scots identity composes a significant section of the local Northern Ireland community. The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 enshrines the rights of this community by undertaking to
promote and unphold the linguistic and cultural traditions of Ulster-Scots. Much of our work surrounds researching, promoting and sharing the rich culture of Ulster-Scots with wider society. Our publications, website, talks and seminars all directly benefit and help, not just our own community, but wider society understand and appreciate the central role of Ulster-Scots identity in Northern Ireland. "Promote education and publish resources with regard to all areas of Ulster-Scots culture, heritage and history" Each year the Ulster-Scots Community Network publish a number of new booklets and educational materials. All these resources are distributed free of charge throughout the community in a range of venues including local tourist offices, libraries, schools and communitty groups. Our Education Officer speaks regularly in local schools and community organsiations. Our website contains a wealth of material relating to Ulster-Scots culture. Because all our materials are free to access we believe this approach minimises exclusion, increases understanding and maximises the public benefit achieved by our work. "To act as an umbrella group for, and promote community development within the Ulster-Scots community" Our organisation not only promotes Ulster-Scots to wider society but also spends much time and resource developing Ulster-Scots communities across Northern Ireland. Our Community Development Officers are engaged in a number of initiatives including providing training opportunities, assistance with grant applications, event planning and general organisational management. Funding bodies such as the Ulster-Scots Agency now engage our staff to deliver seminars and events which share information with the Ulster-Scots community. We maintain a very comprehensive community data base which enable the Ulster-Scots groups in our membership to share information and promote events. The community benefit greatly from these services and USCN have helped groups secure over £3.5m in grant funding from a range of sources. The community have also benfited from many development initiatives, information sharing and the creation of sustainable networking chanels.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Hold over 600 individual meetings per year with member groups offering guidance on funding opportunities, governance, event planning and training needs Assist member groups to access funding from a range of sources Attend professional development/information events hosted by funders and relevant bodies Facilitated advice sessions to for groups
applying to ACNI Musical Instruments for Bands Scheme Host information evenings in partnership with the Ulster-Scots Agency - offering advice to those wishing to apply for Music/Dance Tuition and Festival funding. As a registered Unmbrella Body with Access NI we help member groups secure Disclosure Certificates for their volunteers & staff Deliver over 60 talks and lectures per year to a wide range of audiences including local history groups and community organisations Present app 45 interactive history, language and music workshops in schools across Ulster Provide exhibition resources and supporting literature at 25 venues across Ulster Research & produce educational booklets on a range of relevant topics Design and deliver accredited Open College Network courses in Ulster-Scots history, culture and music Maintain an informative and current website and social media presence
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Language community
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Community development
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Heritage/historical
