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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£875.9K
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Spending
£909.8K
Public benefits
For the following purposes: No purpose leads to harm. Benefits are demonstrated by feedback received from internal evaluation, statistics and independent evaluation from statutory bodies, Community Associations, funding agents and others. The charity’s beneficiaries are people living in Newry and its environs and the wider region in Northern
Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. There is no private benefit flowing from purpose 1 and 4. A private benefit flowing from purpose 2 and 3 is that gained by a Trustee who avails of a service provided in their area/to their organisation. The Trustee might receive training (eg good governance, finance, first aid etc) and the individual gains skills and experience which are transferrable to other settings. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries Purpose 1: The advancement of Citizenship, Community Development - Developing and inspiring civic values and encouraging voluntary and community activity. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are an increase in the number of volunteers and volunteering opportunities, the empowerment of individuals to make a positive contribution to local community life, a more inclusive society, a reduction in the fear of crime and an enhanced quality of life. The benefits are demonstrated by the numbers of volunteers and volunteering opportunities, the number/range of projects provided, Social Return on Investment(SROI) analysis and physical improvements in local areas. Purpose 2: The advancement of Citizenship, Community Development - practices for the Community & Voluntary sector The direct benefits which flow from this purpose is an increase in the effectiveness of local charities, community groups and associations and their effective use of charitable resources, an increase in community infrastructure and facilities, an increase in partnership work and increased engagement with statutory bodies. The benefits are demonstrated by the number of new com/vol organisations, mergers or collaborations established, the increase in the capacity of existing com/vol groups, the number of additional programmes developed, increased governance, the number of funding applications made and an increase in the numbers engaged from “hard to reach groups.” Purpose 3: The advancement of Education The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include sustaining and increasing individual and collective knowledge and the development of individual capabilities, competences, skills and understanding through community education and life-long learning. The benefits are demonstrated by the number and range of community education courses provided, the number of individuals attending courses and the number of certificates successfully achieved. This is demonstrated by feedback/statistics received from internal evaluation (client survey/interviews) and independent evaluation from statutory bodies, Community Associations, funding agents and others. Purpose 4: The relief of those in need - by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, poverty or other disadvantage. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include awareness raising of existing and emerging needs within communities, the enabling of people to overcome barriers to services and the identification of new services to meet gaps in provision. Further benefits are an improvement in the engagement processes with statutory organisations to help address concerns and to deliver accessible services, the reduction of deprivation and an increase in mental and physical health and well-being. The benefits are demonstrated by the number of individuals engaged from the targeted groups listed above, the range of services provided, the number of referrals from and to statutory services, the number of services accessed, and the new services provided.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
We are an umbrella community development organisation who support all sections of the community, particularly the disadvantaged, socially excluded, disengaged and those experiencing the highest levels of poverty. Our work contributes to the wellbeing of all sections of the community, we facilitate meaningful engagement and support creative joint
problem-solving between citizens, agencies and decision-makers from a “bottom-up” perspective. Our work is structured within 4 areas of work namely; 1. Community Development : Capacity Building & Support services provided to local community & voluntary groups Develop meaningful engagement and interaction between local communities, agencies and statutory sector. Community Education, Training and Development programmes. Inter-cultural and Inter-community work. Youth intervention and work with ethnic minorities including Irish Travellers. Older peoples Programme –incorporationg our Good Morning Telephone Service, Good Neighhbour Service, Home Secured Project, Carers Telephone Support. 2. Volunteering Recruitment, Access checks, Guidance, Training & Support provided: CCG Projects (approx 110 volunteers) Millenium Volunteers (via SHSCT School Volunteer Project) Community & Voluntary groups (Newry & Mourne) 3. Advice and information Good Governance, Financial Management, Employment and Health & Safety Legislation, Dissemination of information, Charitable registration, Databases, Ezine, Promotion of Healthy Life-styles (incorporating REACH programme), Sign-posting, Independent living, Social isolation and fear of crime, Health & well being. 4. Ballybot House & An Stóras Centrally located social enterprise hosting a multi-purpose Resource Centre as well as providing accommodation for CCG and for some 20 voluntary and community organisations. Providing: Office & Retail accommodation, Day-care facilities, back office support, Conference, Venue Hire and Training facilities.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Carers
- Community safety/crime prevention
- Ethnic minorities
- Men
- Older people
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Travellers
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Community enterprise
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Human rights/equality
- Medical/health/sickness
- Relief of poverty
- Volunteer development
