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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£213.7K
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Spending
£239.8K
Public benefits
(1) The advancement of the Christian religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning His son Jesus Christ the Lord and preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the church in accordance with the Statement of Faith approved by the members from time to time. The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is that
peoples lives will be changed for the better in terms of personal well being, having a sense of belonging and purpose in life. These benefits are evidenced through visible results of lives transformed and people living with purpose and destiny and finding areas to serve others. No harm or possibility of harm flows from this purpose. The charity’s beneficiaries are all aspects of the general public from babies, children, youth and adults of all ages. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose. (2) The relief of any person who is in charitable need. The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is that people with physical, emotional and spiritual needs will be supported and given help. These benefits will be evidenced through practical help given and spiritual counsel offered resulting in improved circumstances and transformed lives. No harm or possibility of harm flows from this purpose. The charity’s beneficiaries are all aspects of the general public from babies, children, youth and adults of all ages. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose. (3) The promotion of education for the public benefit. The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is improved knowledge and life skills from teaching the Word of God and biblical principles which affect all areas of life. These benefits will be evidenced through regular teaching at church and through our Evening College, resulting in individuals having improved knowledge and understanding of the Word of God and out working this in a practical way. No harm or possibility of harm flows from this purpose. The charity’s beneficiaries are all aspects of the general public from babies, children, youth and adults of all ages. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose. (4) Such other charitable purposes as are recognized as such under the laws of Northern Ireland consistent with the object set out in purpose (1) above. The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is the provision to develop existing charitable purposes and also future charitable purposes which will benefit individuals resulting in transformed lives and the ability to further help those in need in our society and beyond. These benefits will be evidenced through new opportunities to reach out and help people in various forms of need, resulting in improved circumstances and transformed lives. No harm or possibility of harm flows from this purpose. The charity’s beneficiaries are all aspects of the general public from babies, children, youth and adults of all ages. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
1. Grace Generation runs 'The Storehouse' - Banbridge Community Foodbank in co-operation with several other churches. Food is donated and then distributed to families in need who are referred by Social Services, Health Visitors, GPs, Citizens Advice etc. We also run a 'not for profit' Coffee House which operates on a donation basis - we don't
charge for anything, which makes it affordable for all. We also supply people in need with second hand furniture, cookers etc. 2. We run a schools programme whereby members of Grace Generation take Citizenship classes, focusing on issues like self-esteem, self-worth and anti human trafficking etc. In January 2015 we are starting to work with local Primary and High Schools in Banbridge, taking assemblies, various classes, SU meetings etc. 3. Grace Generation operates as a church for the advancement of the christian religion, holding weekly Sunday services and various other events, meetings and activities for all ages at various times during the week and also providing pastoral care for those in need. 4. We have a strong local community focus and have run various community based events throughout the year such as our Community Fun Night, Halloween and Christmas. Our Coffee House has also become a community hub with regular attendees and some volunteers serving from the local community. 5. We hold dance classes and promote various performing arts. 6. We promote Human Rights through our work raising awareness of the issue of Human Trafficking and we have a close working relationship with some local MLAs and MPs with regard to this issue. Grace generation is also non-denominational and non-sectarian and therefore can appeal to all sections of our community and we seek to promote healthy cross community relationships. 7. We are keen to help anyone in any kind of need and currently we run a CAP (Christians Against Poverty) programme which seeks to help those in financial need.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of religion
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Men
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- General charitable purposes
- Human rights/equality
- Relief of poverty
- Religious activities
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
