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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£934.1K
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Spending
£985.8K
Public benefits
Belfast YMCA is a Christian organisation and all purposes are an expression of putting Christian principles into practice. The YMCA offers a comprehensive range of opportunities to its beneficiaries and meets the ‘Public Benefit’ requirement as follows: Purpose 1 – in the advancement of religion The benefits of advancing the Christian faith through
demonstrating the love of God are in the way that people flourish through the experience of that love and in responding to it. This is seen in many tangible ways including an increase in the wellbeing of people, the desire to live a moral lifestyle, the desire to serve other people in charitable activities, the desire to show compassion and kindness and to seek to help people in need. This purpose benefits members of the public and particularly young people who engage in YMCA activities, church activities or activities by other Christian organisations on facilities provided by the YMCA. Purpose 2 - in the provision of education The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include improved educational attainment and social inclusion through ‘non-formal’ education. As a result, the physical, mental and spiritual capabilities, competences, skills and understanding of the beneficiaries are improved. These benefits are tangible and can be demonstrated, for example, through support for learning in early years, developmental activities for children, the gaining of leadership skills, engagement in active citizenship, the development of thinking skills, life skills, and employment skills. This is evidenced by the feedback from participants, data collected on progression and impact and independent evaluations. The beneficiaries are, potentially, any member of the public but in particular early years, children, young people and families experiencing social exclusion. Purpose 3 - promote healthy living The benefits that flow from this purpose include reduction of personal harm to individual participants, reduction in anti social behaviour, improved personal knowledge, health awareness and personal self confidence and control which results in improved life choices. The benefits are evident in the reduction of poor health in young people and positive engagement by young people in wider community, school and recreational activities. The work is delivered in local communities by YMCAs with partners who see day to day evidence of the change in behaviours including schools, Councils, Public Health Authorities. Evidence of the change is recorded through practitioner and participant feedback and interagency review. The beneficiaries are young people and their families. Purpose 4 - promote community engagement The YMCA recognises young people do not live in isolation from family, community and other institutions in society therefore the benefits from this purpose consist of increased opportunities for volunteering and active citizenship, increased support for community activities, improved community relations and racial harmony and reduced sectarianism. The tangible benefits are demonstrated by increased family and community activity, increased dialogue across community divides, the training of volunteers and feedback from volunteers, leaders, other stakeholders e.g. schools and participants. The beneficiaries of this purpose are young people, families and community leaders, particularly from communities or groups which have a history of division. Purpose 5 - relieve or assist in the relief of need The direct benefit secured by this purpose entails the opening of new opportunities for individuals who have difficulty in the areas of health or addiction, physical or educational disability, those at risk of criminal engagement or other sorts of disadvantage. The tangible outcomes include better academic performance, improved social activity, increased employability and stable relationships. These outcomes lead to improved life choices and skills of independent living and reduced dependency on others. T
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Belfast YMCA have been serving children, young people and communities across Belfast for over 170 years. Peacebuilding has been at the core of our work for over 40 years and this continues to be the golden thread through all we do. We are based in Stranmillis, South Belfast; from here we serve the greater Belfast area. We provide a wide array
of school and community-based activities and services to meet local needs. Childcare - We have been providing childcare in Belfast for over 30 years. Youth - We deliver a range of youth work including good relations projects in schools across Belfast to a political education project for 16-18 year olds. Youth Community - We run a community garden, community events and projects creating connections across the local community. Our vision is a city where life is better for children, young people and our communities. Our mission is to: - Empower children and young people to learn, grow and thrive - Support our community towards a lasting peace - Create opportunity through accessible activities, places and partnerships
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Voluntary and community sector
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Playgroup/after schools
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
