Overdue: 97 days
Public benefits
The objects of the Company are: (i) to provide opportunities for young people from the Ormeau Road and surrounding areas of South Belfast to participate in sport and physical activity namely boxing The public benefits that flow from this are that young people, from all backgrounds, will have an opportunity to benefit from participation in
physical activities which will improve individual health and well being and enhance bonds across the diverse groups in the area. (ii) to provide opportunities for participation in sport and physical activity to all regardless of sex, religion, ethnicity, age or ability. The public benefits that flow from this are stronger inter and intra cultural bonds as young people train together and engage in developing skills together. (iii) to provide opportunities for local people to volunteer within the club as club administrators, coaches and event stewards The public benefits that flow from this are that volunteers will develop skills and avail of opportunities, through the club, to contribute to the greater sense of community in the area. Individual employability and quality of life will also be enhanced through skills development and social interaction. (iv) to provide facilities appropriate for boxing and other physical fitness activities which meet all relevant health and safety regulations The public benefits that flow from this are that the board of the club has secured an appropriate premises for use by all members of the community and is actively endeavouring to promote and develop said premises as a venue and resource for all. (v) to deliver personal development and training programmes for young people from the Ormeau Road and surrounding areas of South Belfast that are based upon their needs and interests The public benefits that flow from this are that young people, both as individuals and groups, will be able to avail of high quality bespoke programmes of training and personal development appropriate to their needs and interests, designed to generate and support both their growth as individuals and their abilities to participate in groups. Evidence The evidence for these benefits comes from feedback from members and participant and statistics for health and wellbeing for the area. Harm There is potential for harm in all physical activity. This potential for harm in the boxing club is mitigated by the careful monitoring of each participant’s activities by experienced and qualified coaches and the exercising of risk assessments and risk control processes cognisant of each participant’s needs and abilities. The board of the club has overall responsibilities for safety and for ensuring that proper and appropriate systems and structures are in place to minimise the risk of harm. Overall, the benefits of the club and its activities outweigh the potential for harm. Private Benefit There may be some incidental private benefit for the members of the Board in having access to the activities of the club. This incidental benefit is a consequence of the governance structure of the club. The boxing club is a self governing, autonomous entity where the board is nominated and elected by the membership.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Ormeau Boxing Club started in early 2014 to meet the demands for this provision in the Ormeau Road area of Belfast. The Club operates on an amateur basis and is open to the whole community. The Club operated from 54A Sunnyside Street in Belfast. The Club encourages people of all religions, backgrounds, genders and abilities to attend the training
sessions. To make sure all people in the community are made to feel welcome there are some simple rules; - No Football, G.A.A. or Rugby related clothing or sports bags will be allowed on the premises . - All Republican, Loyalist, Irish, British Flag or a football Tattoo's to be kept it covered whilst attending the Club. Whilst the Club respects everybody's right to express their culture and history the Club is interested in providing the local people with a sports facility that hasn't been available for 25 years. Therefore, the Club asks for those attending the facility to be courteous and respect the shared space. This has proven very popular and the Club is growing in support and members. The Club looks to support the local people through boxing training. The trainers at the Club will provide support to those who enter the Club and train them in amateur boxing.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of amateur sport
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Asylum seekers/refugees
- General public
- Interface communities
How the charity works
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Sport/recreation
- Youth development
