Cromie Institute

Public benefits

1 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the disbursement of funds to a range of groups that target all age groups. Common objectives of these groups include an improvement to members’ health, well- being and social interaction. Groups include Parent and Toddler groups, After School club, Youth organisations and clubs that

target older people. The purpose of the Cromie Institute is to disburse funds following a strict application criteria to promote responsible governance and to avoid harm. Any harm associated with the use the funds is the responsibility of the organisations’ procedures such as accountable governance, public liability and relevant risk assessments. The Cromie Institute’s beneficiaries are organisations representing a wider cross section of the Portstewart community. Many of these organisations welcome Cromie Institute funds given the decline of finance from the public sector. The only private benefit could be the enhancement of skills and knowledge of trustees who may be members of funded groups. Purpose 2 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are the disbursement of funds to community groups run by volunteer members for the benefit of the community. These groups promote a wide range of activities open to pluralist groups within the community. These benefits can be evidenced through press coverage of group activities, organisations’ annual reports, reports to the Institute, personal feedback, and letters acknowledging disbursement of funds. The purpose of the Cromie Institute is to disburse funds following a strict application criteria to promote responsible governance and to avoid harm. Any harm associated with the use the funds is the responsibility of the organisations’ procedures such as accountable governance, public liability and relevant risk assessments. The Cromie Institute’s beneficiaries are the governing groups of community groups which are involved in a range of activities for all age groups. Grants alleviate the cost of group membership and in many widens the scope of activities. Many of these organisations welcome Cromie Institute funds given the decline of finance from the public sector. The only private benefit could be the enhancement of skills and knowledge of trustees who may be members of funded groups. Purpose 3 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are the disbursement of funds to educational groups and youth organisations run by volunteer members for the benefit of the public. These groups promote a wide range of activities that develop the mental and physical health of their members. Groups such as the GB, Guides and Scouts do this through their regular activities as well as annual camps. Organisations such the various Bowls club, the lace group, and inter church project supported by the Institute provide opportunities for social interaction by promoting esteem enhancing activities. These benefits can be through press coverage of group activities, organisations’ annual reports, reports to the Institute, personal feedback, and letters acknowledging disbursement of funds. The purpose of the Cromie Institute is to disburse funds following a strict application criteria to promote responsible governance and to avoid harm. Any harm associated with the use the funds is the responsibility of the organisations’ procedures such as accountable governance, public liability and relevant risk assessments. The Cromie Institute’s beneficiaries are local adult and youth groups which are involved in many activities for a range of age groups. Many of these organisations welcome Cromie Institute funds to alleviate the cost the groups of equipment, travel and the general upkeep of buildings, many of which are used by other community groups. Such groups promote the mental and physical health of young people in Portstewart. For a full public benefit statement please contact the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

What your organisation does

Local voluntary organisations can apply annually for grant support for their activities. Our committee considers these applications in the light of our Trust Fund conditions and provides financial support within the limitations of our available bank account funds.