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Exodus Trust

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £1.1M

  • Spending

    £1.1M

Charity no. 102463 Date registered. 06/05/2015

Public benefits

The trustees believe that both our purposes satisfy both elements of the public benefit requirement. Purpose 1 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include - The opportunity to consider, celebrate and express the Christian faith (103) - The adoption of a moral framework following the teachings of Jesus. This includes promoting

peace, meeting the needs of others, tolerance and respect for diversity recognising all as being created by God and therefore all are equal. (103) - The provision of Christian religious education (102) - Provision of training and skills development linked to Exodus programmes that will have aid ongoing competence in areas such as public speaking, group facilitation, good practice in youth work, leadership, event management and teamwork. (102) - The provision of youth centres and activities open to all which encourage social contact and interaction with a positive ethos. (105) - The provision of volunteering opportunities within centres and local communities. (105) These benefits are demonstrated through stories recorded from participants and partner organisations, feedback from volunteers, quarterly updates and the annual report. In providing these benefits Exodus seeks to share the core tenets of the Christian faith, however it will not condone any activities which put undue pressure on individuals to take on these beliefs. The beneficiaries of this purpose are young people living in Ireland aged 15-25. There will also be a direct benefit to youth leaders trained in roles, an indirect benefit to the families of young people and a wider benefit to the local communities. A private benefit to staff will arise as they are paid and also trained to carry out the role but this is necessary and incidental and payment is in line with appropriate levels of remuneration. Another private benefit flowing from this purpose is that gained by a Trustee who also has a teenage child who takes part in activities. This trustee applies for and is assigned places in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. Purpose 2 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include - The provision of practical repairs, maintenance and food distribution to care for those in need. (101) - The provision of Christian religious education (102) These benefits are demonstrated through stories recorded from participants and partner organisations, feedback from volunteers, quarterly updates and the annual report. In providing these benefits Exodus seeks to share the core tenets of the Christian faith, however it will not condone any activities which put undue pressure on individuals to take on these beliefs. The beneficiaries of this purpose are individuals and communities primarily but not exclusively in developing countries.

What your organisation does

Exodus was established in Portstewart, Northern Ireland in 1997 and our vision is to see generations of young people boldly following Jesus and becoming lifelong disciple makers. All premises in Coleraine, Lisburn and Derry from which Exodus operates serve as places for young people to meet and socialise in alcohol and drug free environments

where opportunities for volunteering within the venue, mentoring and participating in voluntary international teams will be offered. We currently work alongside young people, disciple makers, churches and communities in Ireland, Hungary and Romania offering four opportunities full of depth, fun and adventure: 1. TEAMS - Unforgettable small group adventures combining discovery, friendship and mission. 2. EVENTS & RESIDENTIALS - Fun, intentional and creative opportunities which build community and create discipling moments. 3. MENTORING - Deep discipling relationships between young people and older Christians. 4.TRAINING AND RESOURCES - Creative materials and workshops to equip leaders, parents and young people to make disciples. Through two decades of disciple making we have journeyed with over 15 000 young people and leaders. We believe that towns in Ireland, Hungary and Romania will be different when they have committed disciples in them and see that we have a calling to raise up young people who will live out a bold and active Christian faith where they live.

The charity’s classifications

  • The prevention or relief of poverty
  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of religion
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training
  • General public
  • Overseas/developing countries
  • Volunteers
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Cross-border/cross-community
  • Education/training
  • Overseas aid/famine relief
  • Relief of poverty
  • Religious activities
  • Volunteer development
  • Youth development

This display is a broad summary of the charity’s financial information. For a full understanding of the charity’s finances, the reader should view the PDF accounts and reports under the Documents tab above.

Income

£1.1M

Spending

£1.1M

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 August 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 August 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 August 2021

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

(a) Advance the Christian religion and promote the benefit of young people primarily but not exclusively in Ireland and to educate and assist such young people, irrespective of their religious beliefs, through their leisure-time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and in particular to: (i) provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare for young people in Ireland with the object of improving the conditions of life for such persons; (ii) provide an alcohol and drug free cross community environment for the spiritual, social and physical recreation and training of young people with the object of improving the conditions of life of such young people; (iii) provide programmes of mentoring and small groups whereby young people can learn from and be supported by older people and so help achieve their full educational and personal potential. (b) Provide development aid and support to local communities, primarily but not exclusively in developing countries, for the furtherance of the relief of poverty, the advancement of education , and other purposes beneficial to these local communities.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 8 Trustees
  • 16 Employees
  • 100 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mrs Helen Mckay, Exodus Trust, 29 Railway Street, Lisburn, BT29 1XP

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Andrew Lynas
Mr Peter Lynas
Mrs Anne Witherow
Mrs Lynda Lynas
Rev Stephen Richmond
Dr Chris Agnew
Mrs Karen Welch
Mrs Gillian Maxwell

Areas of operation

List of regions

  • In Ireland
  • In Northern Ireland
  • In The Uk
  • Internationally
  • Antrim And Newtownabbey Borough Council
  • Ards And North Down Borough Council
  • Armagh City, Banbridge And Craigavon Council
  • Belfast City Council
  • Causeway Coast And Glens District Council
  • Derry City And Strabane District Council
  • Fermanagh And Omagh District Council
  • Lisburn And Castlereagh City Council
  • Mid And East Antrim Borough Council
  • Mid Ulster District Council
  • Czech Republic
  • France
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Latvia
  • Moldova
  • Portugal
  • Republic Of Ireland
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • United States Of America
  • Zimbabwe