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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£496.4K
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Spending
£514.0K
Public benefits
(1) The public benefits that flow from the purposes of advancing education, employment and training, relieving poverty, improving social welfare and addressing economic and physical dereliction are - (a) enhanced educational attainment, transferable skills, capabilities and capacities and improved potential to secure employment; (ii) increased
self-awareness, confidence and resilience and the development of social and communication skills and abilities and an enhanced sense of purpose and fulfilment (iii) reduction in unemployment, hardship and poverty, leading to a better quality of life for the beneficiaries and consequent improvements in their health and well-being; (iv) enhanced knowledge about setting up social enterprises, resulting in increased levels of employment and better prospects of sustainable development; (v) improved environmental conditions, leading to a reduction in stress and anxiety and improvements in people’s well-being. (2) The public benefits that flow from the purpose of preserving and protecting health are - (i) improved mental, physical and emotional well-being, leading to reduced hardship, stress and anxiety; (ii) improved self-care and self-help strategies; (iii) increased skills, knowledge and capacity to make healthier lifestyle choices; (iv) positive behavioural change among young people; (v) greater access to advice and information relating to health issues. (3) The public benefits that flow from the purpose of providing and assisting in the provision of facilities in the interests of community development are - (i) increased opportunities to engage in new activities that bring people together, leading to greater social cohesion, improvements in health and fitness, well-being and fulfilment; (ii) enhanced activity, engagement and participation in social activities by the beneficiaries, leading to improvement in their well-being, quality of life and greater social cohesion; (iii) enhanced accessibility to free or affordable facilities and amenities. (4) The public benefits that flow from the purpose of promoting all or any objects for the benefit of the inhabitants are - (i) increased efficiency and effectiveness of the community and voluntary organisations that use Belfast South Community Resources’ facilities, resulting in enhanced outcomes and service delivery and, consequently, an improved quality of life for those who benefit from the work of these organisations; (ii) greater access to relevant and accurate information; (iii) raised awareness and understanding of, and empathy with, people from ethnic minorities or other religions, cultures and beliefs, leading to greater social cohesion, reduction in tension and conflict; (iv) reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour and greater feelings of safety within the community. The beneficiaries are the general public These benefits can be evidenced through: monitoring records kept by BSCR and other agencies of the numbers of those who have successfully completed training courses; independent evaluations of the activities and impact of BSCR and of other local community and voluntary organisations; the findings of community surveys; and feedback from the beneficiaries. No harm or private benefit arises from these purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Strategy Objective Develop working partnerships and relationships to create a safer environment and improved conditions for those who live, work and visit the area Target and engage with young people at risk through anti-social behaviour, substance misuse & criminal activity Build the confidence and capacity of parents and children to develop
healthy and happy relationships with each other and others in their lives Utilise the Community Safety project, including its volunteers to increase individual and community safety and confidence in the area Tackle economic and physical decline and general dereliction in the area. Strategy Objective Contribute to the implementation of physical and social renewal in the area at a strategic and operational level Secure funding and support for an accessible fit for purpose learning hub in Sandy Row Provide a community led response to the development of the Gilpins site Promote and create opportunities to develop social economy enterprises and entrepreneurial skills to enhance sustainability Contribute to community environmental action that enhances the area Reduce isolation of individuals and the area Strategy Objective Create, maintain and develop opportunities that support and deliver social, economic, environmental and cultural development activities Maintain a shared space and information ‘hub’ where individuals and groups can be signposted to the services they need. Deliver projects and activities that build intra and cross community relations in an integrated way that contributes to joint working and a shared future Develop opportunities to acknowledge the legacy of the conflict and its impact upon the lives of individuals and communities, particularly in Sandy Row Facilitate learning and other opportunities to promote Sandy Row’s cultural identity and contribute to social and economic sustainability
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Community safety/crime prevention
- Ex-offenders and prisoners
- General public
- Men
- Parents
- Unemployed/low income
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Community enterprise
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Economic development
- Education/training
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- Youth development
