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Status
Received: 79 days late
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Income
£8.4K
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Spending
£3.7K
Public benefits
The Advancement of the Christian Faith the activities furthering this purpose lead to the following public benefits: (A) Organise weekly services and other gathering or members and non-members, to present the teachings of the Bible and to provide opportunities for Christian response, including but not limited to prayer and worship. The meetings are
free of charge and open to all, and the public benefit of such meetings is expected to be through the promotion of family stability and wellbeing and increased ability to contribute positively to society for those attending. Provide support and guidance to those activities of its members that seek to promote in Northern Ireland and understanding of the Christian beliefs as set out in the Church’s basis of faith through practical expression of Christian beliefs and ideals in the community. The benefit of such support and guidance is to enable those members to be better able to serve in the community. The Churches of God provides teaching and training opportunities for members, using the resources of the staff employed by the Church and also external courses and events. (B) Assist the work of individual Christians and Christian organisations, insofar as the work, whether in Northern Ireland or abroad accords with the Church’s aims. The public benefit of providing donations to such charitable organisations is expected to be in accordance with their aims and purposes. We make donations as agreed by the members of the Church. The purpose of these donations includes the promotion of religious activity, relief of poverty, training and equipping, work with youth and the elderly, homeless and other local and national charities We also advance religion by other charitable activities to further the purposes of the Churches of God: (A) Assist the work of individual Christians and Christian Organisations, insofar as that work, whether in Northern Ireland or abroad, accords with the Church’s aims. The public benefit of providing support and resources to such charitable organisations is expected to be in accordance with their aims and purposes, which include religious activity, relief of poverty, training and equipping, work with youth and the elderly, homeless and others in need, primarily but not exclusively in Northern Ireland. (B) Carry out acts of social concern to benefit persons in Northern Ireland facing hardship on the basis of their need. The public benefit of these acts is expected to be in the area of poverty relief, caring, youth and the elderly people’s activities aimed at promoting their health, wellbeing, spiritual life and education and is addressed by church activities, volunteer activities of individual members and also by donations to appropriate charitable organisations and activities as agreed each year by the members of the Church. (C) Develop relationships with other Churches in Northern Ireland as well as nationally and overseas, which are mutually beneficial in advancing our aims. The public benefit of such association is expected to be in community events and undertaken in conjunction with other Churches in Northern Ireland to enable us to coordinate our work with other Churches in Northern Ireland. The benefit is demonstrated through the amount of practical provisions available for those in need and ongoing relationship with Social Services and the Women’s Aid Centre who identify those in need. Ongoing numbers attending our youth organisations and events for the elderly together with reduced numbers of youth hanging about street corners and shop fronts also demonstrate the benefits. We do not see any harm being caused by our charity, we are not invasive and do not push ourselves or our faith on anyone. We only help those who will allow us to help them. There is no private benefit from our outreach, any money collected or items donated are used for the running of the organisation or passed on to those in need.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Churches of God Ireland supports the advancement of the Christian religion and through the work of the Churches and by the application of its resources, provides: • Churches and public worship in the Christian tradition • Public religious ceremonies • Pastoral care, evangelism and ministry • Facilities and services which help to support and
benefit the social networks of the community • Religious education, and active involvement in the provision of general education with a Christian ethos • Support for a better society through active promotion of community harmony and responsible citizenship • Other activities which are carried out as a practical expression of religious beliefs, which may also be charitable and which include: (A) Support for the poor, the ill and the suffering. (B) Support for the disadvantaged and for the alienated members of society. (C) Support for the development and relief of poverty and disease in disadvantaged areas of the world. • Promotion and maintenance of the arts through music and other media contributing to the experience of worship. The Churches of God Ireland seeks to minister to all. The mission of the Church and its support networks and activities reach out to all in a spirit of growth, unity and service.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Men
- Overseas/developing countries
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Religious activities
