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Public benefits
Direct benefits from purpose (i) include facilities being maintained & made available for the wider community which improves community life, brings benefit not only to members of the club, but also parents, supporters & wider community & parish based groups. Demonstrated through the uptake of the use of the facilities throughout the year & captured
in our annual report. Direct benefits from purpose (ii) include health benefits for participants & broader community benefits due to increased engagement across the community & is demonstrated through improved fitness of participants by playing football & is supported by medical evidence as endorsed by UEFA. Direct benefits from purpose (iii) includes the education of young people on the diversity within our society, integration of all communities into an activity that breaks down barriers. Also promotes peace & reconciliation, develops partnerships amongst participants & builds capacity within clubs & communities. Demonstrated by the Diversity in Sport principles as delivered by IFA as part of their accreditation process. Benefits evidenced & supported through the IFA Football for All Strategy, a key element when reporting outcomes in relation to the purpose. Direct benefits from purpose (iv) includes improved fitness & general health; the development of balance & hand-eye coordination; social skills such as listening; self-esteem; enhanced muscle & bone development; better grades; stronger peer relationships; greater family attachment; avoid risky behaviour; involvement in volunteer work. Demonstrated by members who come through the club as players & remain as volunteer coaches & is included in our development plan & reported annually. Also evidenced in the ‘True Sport Report’ which states that the above benefits can come about as a direct benefit from playing sports. Direct benefits from purpose (v) are the ability to play sport in a safe, secure environment free from risk of physical or mental injury & demonstrated in our accident log. Direct benefit from purpose (vi) include development of social skills; respect for players, coaches, Officials; listening skills; patience, & demonstrated through signed Codes of Conduct from players & the penalties & fines imposed in a season. Our beneficiaries are members, volunteers, through the provision of football & associated purposed , Glengormley, greater Belfast community & the general public through the provision of sporting events & activities & the availability of facilities. Future members & future volunteers are also beneficiaries. We’ve open membership & only restrict membership when capacity & resources prohibits. Upon space becoming available we advertise publically. Private benefits that flow from our purposes include the potential for players to pursue professional football as a result of their training; enhanced skills for volunteers & Committee Members through attendance at free courses & the accredited coaching certificates. Benefits are incidental & necessary to ensure that benefits are provided to our beneficiaries. Our purposes may lead to potential harm as a result of physical injury. Harm is outweighed significantly by the benefits of the activity through the minimal numbers of injuries incurred across the organisation each season when compared to the level of activity output from both training & playing football. Minimal harm may also occur through provision of facilities; however a risk register will be prepared & maintained to mitigate potential harm. Potential harm from sectarian abuse is outweighed by the positive community development & relationship building that occurs as a result, as well as the friendships forged alongside the broader participation & education of young people on diversity. We risk assess participation to mitigate any risks that might occur & plan accordingly. Our risk management process in place for all aspects of our purposes supports the benefit from each purpose & mitigate risks & harm.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
St Mary's FC is a youth and young men's football club based in Glengormley, Greater Belfast area. We provide training facilities, qualified coaches, development and competitive opportunities through the playing of football. We aim to achieve greater participation by youth and young men in sport and heathy recreation by: (i) providing quality
facilities; (ii) promoting the development of sporting events, competitions and activities; (iii) encouraging participation in sports and recreation by youth from all communities; (iv) assisting the mental, moral and physically development of its members through age-related practice, coaching and participation in playing football; (v) providing a safe environment for members to participate in soccer; (vi) encouraging proper attitudes to the game of football and promoting high standards of discipline and sportsmanship.,
... [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 amateur sport
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Men
- Parents
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
