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Public benefits
Purpose 1 1. The direct benefits which flow from Purpose 1 include enhanced understanding and awareness of local history, in particular the history of North Belfast as imparted by our speakers. 2. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from our members and the general public who attend our meetings. 3. The purpose of our charity is not
harmful. 4. The charity's beneficiaries are the population who live in and around North Belfast and who come to our meetings. 5. There are no private benefits flowing from this purpose. Purpose 2 1. The direct benefits which flow from Purpose 2 include the advancement of knowledge of local history and the access to records and publications on the subject which are available to our members and the general public. 2. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from our members and queries for information from our members and the general public. 3. The purpose of our charity is not harmful. 4. The charity's beneficiaries are the population of North Belfast and those people who make enquiries of our members for information regarding the history of the area. 5. There are no private benefits flowing from this purpose. Purpose 3 1. The direct benefits which flow from Purpose 3 include the enhancement of public understanding of history through access to historic buildings and trips to historical sites and by liaising with other groups which promote the preservation of sites and buildings. 2. These benefits are demonstrated by feedback from our members and queries from the general public. We are also affiliated to the Federation for Ulster Local Studies which gives us opportunities to further our knowledge of local history. 3. The purpose of our charity is not harmful. 4. The charity's beneficiaries are the population of North Belfast and those people who make enquiries of our members for information regarding the history of the area. 5. There are no private benefits flowing from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Society is cross community in nature, and holds nine meetings per year. These meetings provide opportunities for Society members and members of the public to meet and mix and to encourage the exchange of historical knowledge and views in a sociable atmosphere. Each meeting has a guest speaker with personal knowledge of or expertise in a
particular aspect of local or general history. The Society organises visits to places of historical interest. Society members have contributed to several publications relating to the history of North Belfast, and are also, with members of other similar societies, involved in encouraging the preservation of local historical buildings.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- Heritage/historical
