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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£238.4K
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Spending
£222.9K
Public benefits
Ulster College of Music meets the Public Benefit Requirement in two ways: 1) By the advancement of education 'The Ulster College of Music meets this purpose through the provision of lessons, tuition and classes to students. A variety of level of classes are provided by the College; from those who do not wish to take exams to those who are
completing Music grades, GCSE and A-level music qualifications. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include improved education standards and enhanced opportunities for sections of society which will benefit the public as a whole. It is well established that students of the arts, of all ages, learn to think creatively and to solve problems. Musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning and playing an instrument requires students to work with others, developing valuable teamwork skills which can be carried into all aspects of their lives. As learning an instrument takes time and effort, students learn practice and perseverance. This benefit is demonstrated through the exam results of students following testing, regular evaluation of the services provided and feedback from students and their parents who have told us that playing an instrument leads to higher concentration levels, improved coordination, reduced stress levels and better social and listening skills. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the children, young people and adults who are students of The Ulster College of Music. There is a private benefit flowing from this purpose in relation to payment of tutors for the provision of classes, tuition and lessons. This private benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure that benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. 2) Advancement of the Arts and Culture Ulster College of Music meets this purpose by engaging students in musical activities and performing concerts to the public. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the personal development of the students and the increase in appreciation of the arts in Northern Ireland. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries for this purpose are those people living in Northern Ireland - in particular the students of the College - and those who avail of the musical activities and concerts organised by the College. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Ulster College of Music: Provides music lessons to people of all ages from all social and religious backgrounds, including; individual lessons, group tuition, children’s classes and GCSE and A-level music tuition. Students play together in recitals and concerts (also used as a fund raising activity). The College enters students for
examinations and festivals. The College is fortunate to be able to draw upon the talents and support of highly qualified teaching staff, professional performers and members of the Ulster Orchestra and to make this expertise available and affordable to as many people as possible. The College’s philosophy reflects that of its founder Daphne Bell MBE Hon. FTCL LRAM LTCL – that music should be accessible to all and we work hard to achieve this.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Learning disabilities
- Older people
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Youth development
