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Status
Received: 5 days late
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Income
£0.0K
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Spending
£0.0K
Public benefits
The direct benefit flowing from this, is a safe and neutral facility for residents of the said area of benefit to use for meetings or training courses with various educational or government bodies. The benefit is evidenced by word of mouth from the attendees and feedback after using the centre from the organisational bodies. This purpose does not
lead to any harm. The benefit is for all inhabitants within the environs of Ardbrin, Ballybrick, Ballyshiel, Kilkinamurry and Shanaghan. A private benefit flowing from this is that a trustee or family member may use the centre in the same manner as all other residents. This is purely incidental and necessary, so that the benefit is available to all. Also the direct benefit is a united community which has come together as one to achieve its targets. Further benefits is a more vibrant and inclusive society via the educational programmes and recreational activities. These benefits are evidenced through the diverse set up within the Association, also through feedback generated from the activities laid on by the Association. The purpose does not lead to any harm. These benefits are for all residents within Ardbrin, Ballybrick, Ballyshiel, Kilkinamurry and Shanaghan area. Private benefits from these are purely incidental and necessary to any Association member, as family members of all can avail of any opportunities arising. Another direct benefit flowing from our purpose is a more informed society and healthier community lifestyle, giving them a better standard of living conditions and environment. Also a greater understanding of the Ulster-Scots language and culture. This is evidenced by feedback both qualitative and quantitative. This benefit is for all within the Ardbrin, Ballybrick, Ballyshiel, Kilkinamurry and Shanaghan community. The private benefit for Association members is in line with the rest of the community, which is gaining a healthier lifestyle and being better informed. This is purely incidental and necessary so that the benefit is available to all
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Katesbridge Community Association (KCA) is a community-based voluntary-led organisation. KCA aims to provide a good range of services and activities for our community in an isolated rural area. Activities aim to provide social interaction and learning opportunities for all sections of the community of all ages. We provide facilities for social,
recreational and educational activity. Education and training facilitated includes life-long learning and community capacity programmes. We have been able to give the local community the opportunity to learn new skills and improve existing skills. We aim to meet identified community need by providing facilities and co-ordinating programmes for the advancement of community capacity building. We meet identified community needs through community development initiatives. All programmes are delivered through the principle of equality, in an effort to advance education and to preserve the environment and heritage within the area. The group deliver cultural programmes. Our objective is to improve the overall well being of our local community and to provide a fun, learning experience and build strong community relations. In recent years the organisation has aimed to tackle rural poverty and isolation. We provide community facilities/programmes for the relief of rural poverty e.g. Senior Citizens Club, Seasonal Children's/OAPs parties, community transport, luncheon club, public information events, etc. KCA provide community facilities and programmes to meet educational needs, e.g. I.T. Courses, community safety, community development courses, good relations training, Food Hygiene, etc. We provide facilities and programmes for arts, recreational, cultural and heritage activity, e.g. arts classes, Ulster Scots activity, indoor bowls, badminton, table quizzes, floral art, pot painting, pottery, etc.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Community safety/crime prevention
- General public
- Language community
- Men
- Older people
- Parents
- Physical disabilities
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Arts
- Community development
- Cultural
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Heritage/historical
- Rural development
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
