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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£7.0K
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Spending
£11.1K
Public benefits
A) In relation to Community development the public benefit of ARCA is the improved community life through the recreation facilities which we maintain and provide for use by the local community B) By organising and facilitating a variety of social functions at our premises, we enable all sections of our community to socialise together and
reduce the potential problems of isolation in rural communities C) ARCA provide a community centre for benefit of all local inhabitants ,from , parents/ tots, youth groups though to senior citizen groups D) The benefits can be measured by the success of our events and feedback either verbal or written 2) In relation to Advancement of health a) The public benefit is the improved knowledge and understanding we provide to groups who attend classes we provide in First aid , Healthy eating / cooking, CPR training etc b) The exercise and fitness classes such as Yoga, and Dance again improve general health and well being of participants c) The provision of meals cooked and supplied by our volunteers d) All of the above can help the well being of the local inhabitants 3) In relation to education a) By providing training and access for senior citizens on use of Internet b) Training on Food / safety and hygiene c) Training for volunteers on health and safety, d) All of above can be measured by feedback written or oral to those providing training The benefits to those receiving training in use of computers/ internet / e-mails , will enable them to a) communicate with friends / family b) purchase items via internet if required , including doing their shopping on-line and having it delivered, for isolated rural areas this could be valuable c) by giving people access to computers who may find cost of internet too expensive d) keep up to date with on-line news and information The benefits to those receiving training in food hygiene and health and safety will be healthier lifestyle and less risk to harmful food poisoning issues There are no private benefits or potential harm from any of these objectives
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
ARCA has been able through part funding from SOAR / DARD to replace an old derelict redundant primary school with a new purpose built Community hall , officially opened on 29.08.2014 The Hall facilitates youth groups , senior citizens groups and mens bowling club , Also ran a series of classes including Art class, Health and safety First
AID , Healthy eating courses The hall is also be used for Yoga,keep fit classes / sports. To supplement costs for the various classes and social events which we organise, we offer the opportunity for private hire of the Hall for parties / functions etc We maintain and offer an ideal facility for local residents to meet and share with others in the community
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Men
- Older people
- Parents
- Voluntary and community sector
- Women
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Education/training
- Rural development
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
