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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£393.3K
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Spending
£412.3K
Public benefits
These are four purposes flowing from the main purpose. (1) Advancement of education (2) Relief of poverty, suffering and distress (3) Facilities in the interest of social welfare (4) Support members to live and interact in the community. Purpose 1 The direct benefits are increased skills, knowledge and learning. These benefits are evident in the
surveys and questionnaires after each course. It is evident in the number of older people with new skills and academic achievements. Also the numbers of students obtaining new skills, completing NVQ in Health & Social Care and obtaining places at university, further education, HND’s and Social Work. The value and benefit to all associated with the centre and the local community are evident in external evaluations, reports, and the numbers obtaining full time employment. It is likely there will be no harm flowing from this benefit. The main beneficiaries are the local community in the Newington area and throughout North Belfast. There are no private beneficiaries, there may be incidental beneficiaries were Trustees may gain experience and increased skills necessary for good governance and knowledge to enhance their work at Newington Day Centre. Purpose 2 The benefits flowing from this purpose is to increase knowledge for carers, volunteers and the local community of benefits, food banks and local charities who may help individuals. This is evident in the number of older people now receiving benefits such as pension credit, DLA or attendance allowance, and positive feedback from carers, volunteers and the local community. We keep thank you letters, cards and a record of donations to the centre from people who receive help. There is no harm associated with this benefit. The beneficiaries are all associated with Newington Day Centre and the local community. There are no private beneficiaries. There may be an incidental as a Trustee may discover they are entitled to a government benefit through training or increased knowledge for the work of the centre. Purpose 3 The direct benefit is the number of older people and their carers receiving services and participating in activities at the centre. Attendance at the centre, will lead to an increase in self-esteem, self-worth and companionship. It provides friendship, relieves stress, anxiety, social isolation and depression. This is evident through continued funding from Trust Funds, local government and high numbers of people attending the centre, and on our waiting list. It is evident in the support from the local community through fund raising efforts and the high number volunteering at the centre. The purpose is beneficial, it is always possible that a breach of confidentially, although non intentional, may be harmful, but the benefits of attending the centre far out way any unintentional harm. The charities beneficiaries are older people from all areas of North Belfast and in particular the local Newington area. There are no private benefits. As our Trustees are volunteers, there may be an incidental benefit if they attend recognition events to thank our volunteers. These events are open to all volunteers. Purpose 4 The beneficiaries are the older people and their carers attending the centre. The benefit is improved good health, hygiene, nutrition and increased activities for older people and their carers. The benefit is, more older people assisted to remain independent and living in their own home. There is a decrease in hospital admissions, relieving pressure on the National Health Service. Carers benefit from support, this is evident in evaluation reports, increased funding for the Carers Support Service. For people to remain living at home we must allow them to take risks. These risk assessments are far out weighted by the contentment people get from living at home. The main beneficiaries are older people and their carers throughout North Belfast.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Newington Day Centre has been providing care to people who are older and at times quite vulnerable for over 30 years, it has three strands to its service. We provide a range of services to our members who are supported by our Volunteer Project and together we provide respite to our carers. It is difficult to separate the three, as they go hand in
hand to provide an inclusive, community approach to care of older people. This unique community Day Centre values older people, respects their opinions and includes them in the operation of the Centre, in fact, almost half of the Management Committee are over the age of sixty. The Centre opens each weekday from Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm. The only exception is Monday morning when we do not open until 11.30am as this time is set aside for staff, carer and volunteer training. There are approximately 50 people attending the Centre each day. Some of our more vulnerable members require assistance with personal care, assistance with feeding, provision of a nutritious meal, hairdressing and hand and chiropody care. It is important that the provision of personal hygiene service and good physical care is accessible and flexible to all older people within the community. Whilst practical care is important for the physical care of our members a range of activities and social events is equally as important for good mental health and stimulation. Activities, outings and social inclusion can help promote a positive approach to older age. We aim to help people who are older to remain active, independent and living in their own home. We aim to achieve this by increasing self-esteem, encouraging members to make decisions affecting themselves and giving a platform, through consultation and focus groups, to express their wishes. The Management and staff aim to provide our members with the best quality of care possible, thus improving their overall quality of life. We want our members to enjoy their time at the Centre.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Disability
- General charitable purposes
- Medical/health/sickness
- Volunteer development
