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Cavanapole Historical and Cultural Group

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £2.2K

  • Spending

    £1.3K

Charity no. 101544 Date registered. 17/02/2015

Public benefits

The direct benefit flowing from this is to provide a broad range of services and activities for the community in the isolated rural area. The benefit is evidenced by word of mouth from the attendees and feedback collected after attending our events. This purpose does not lead to any harm. The benefit is for all inhabitants within the town lands of

Cavanapole in the County of Armagh area and its environs. By hosting our events and by bringing the community together we will be helping elderly and isolated individuals to become involved with their community again and making new friends which in turn will improve their social and mental well-being. CHCG will provide a chance for these people to advance their education and skills through our programmes and events which will also help to create a more harmonious community within the lands of Cavanapole and the Killylea District. By bringing together a mixture of young and old we will work to bridge the generational gap which is becoming an ever growing issue within the rural communities. Our events will help to create a link which will again strengthen the overall community as a whole. It will lead the residents within the town lands of Cavanapole in the County of Armagh area and its environs to be a more informed society and healthier community lifestyle, giving them a better standard of living conditions and environment. 3.0 Revised Private Benefit A private benefit flowing from this is that a trustee, a member of the management committee or family members will be applicable to take part in our events, undertakings and enjoy the positive outcomes that come along with our activities. This is in the same manner as all other residents; this is purely incidental and necessary, so that the benefit is available to all. Another direct benefit is a united community which has come together as one to achieve its targets. Further benefits is a more vibrant and inclusive society via the educational programmes and recreational activities. These benefits are evidenced through the diverse set up within the organisation through feedback generated from the activities laid on by the organisation which will be evidenced by qualitative and quantitative data. The purpose does not lead to any harm. These benefits are for all residents within the town lands of Cavanapole in the County of Armagh area and its environs. Private benefits from these are purely incidental and necessary to any group member, as family members of all can avail of any opportunities arising. The private benefit for Group members is in line with the rest of the community, which is gaining a healthier lifestyle, and being better informed, this is purely incidental and necessary so that the benefit is available to all. The feedback will be analysed and this can be used to tailor our programmes to suit the needs of those who are in attendance. This feedback will be critical to the management committee in delivering an excellent service to the local community and ensuring that we can have a positive impact on the majority of the residents within the town lands of Cavanapole in the County of Armagh area and its environs.

What your organisation does

Cavanapole Historical Cultural Group is a community-based organisation. CHCG aim to provide a good range of services and activities for our community in the isolated rural area listed above. Activities aim to provide social interaction and learning opportunities for all sections of the community and of all ages. We provide facilities for social,

recreational and educational activity. Education & training facilitated includes personal development and community capacity programmes. We have been able to give the local community the opportunity to make new friends and further their understanding of local culture. In particular CHCG will - Advance through education the skills and knowledge of the inhabitants of the area of benefit Promote awareness of the history, folklore and cultural heritage of the area. Encourage acceptance, understanding and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the area of benefit. Promote, by education and encounter, good community relations with other groups and cultural traditions and to interact with same in a spirit of peace and community reconciliation. We meet identified community needs through community development initiatives. All programmes are delivered through the principle of equality, in an effort to advance education and to preserve the environment and heritage within the area. Our objective is to improve the overall well-being of our local community and to provide a fun, learning experience and build strong community relations. We will continue to provide an outlet for the rural community to bond and grow and try to tackle the issue of rural poverty.

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

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training
  • General public
  • Men
  • Older people
  • Parents
  • Specific areas of deprivation
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Women

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Cultural
  • Education/training
  • Heritage/historical
  • Human rights/equality
  • Rural development

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 01 April 2024

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 01 April 2023

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 01 April 2022

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Charitable purposes

• To promote the advancement of community relations between all members of the community and town lands of Cavanapole in the County of Armagh area and its environs (hereinafter described as “the area of benefit”) without distinction of age, sex, race, political, religious or other opinion. It will so do by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of the social welfare, education, recreation or other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. • To establish a Community Development Initiative and to co-operate with other relevant organisations in the promotion of activities by CHCG and its constituent bodies in furtherance of the above objects. • To promote and provide education in the Ulster-Scots music and culture and other indigenous traditions and cultures. In particular Cavanapole Historical Cultural Group will: • Advance through education the skills and knowledge of the inhabitants of the area of benefit • Facilitate the greater involvement of marginalised sections of the community, in particular women and girls, young people, the disabled and the elderly in the life of the community. • Promote awareness of the history, folklore and cultural heritage of the area. • Encourage acceptance, understanding and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the area of benefit. • Promote, by education and encounter, good community relations with other groups and cultural traditions and to interact with same in a spirit of peace and community reconciliation.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

CHCG
  • 10 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr Isaac Beattie, 16 Cavanapole Road, Killylea, BT60 4NG

Trustee board

Trustee
Gareth Marshall
Sharon Mcguckin
Mr Robert Scott
Mr Thomas Alexander Marshall
Ms Karen Marion Marshall
Mr Walter Speers
Mr Charlie Beattie
Mr Ashley Marshall
Mr Mark Anderson
Ms Claire Edmondson

List of regions

  • Armagh City, Banbridge And Craigavon Council