South Belfast Sure Start Ltd

Public benefits

1.To improve the health and well-being of children aged 0-3 years living in disadvantaged communities or circumstances in South Belfast through the provision of health and social care services to children and their parents/carers as well as to pregnant women The direct benefits which flow from this purpose is that through services and information

to parents and parents to be, they will be supported to prevent ill health and developmental delay in their children; identify health and developmental issues at an early stage and access other services that their children may require. These benefits are demonstrated through quarterly and annual activity reports and outcomes based evaluation. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are children aged 0-3 years, their parents and carers and expectant parents primarily living in the South Belfast Sure Start catchment area. A private benefit to trustees may arise if the knowledge they gain as a trustee in regards to good governance and health promotion is transferable to another setting. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to the beneficiaries. 2.To improve the social and emotional development of children aged 0-3 years living in disadvantaged communities or circumstances in South Belfast through programmes and services that support parents in caring for their children The direct benefits which flow from this purpose is that by providing family support services to parents, carers and parents to be, they will be supported to develop healthy attachments with their infants, good parenting skills, better family functioning and improved economic and environmental circumstances. These benefits are demonstrated through quarterly and annual activity reports and outcomes based evaluation. A risk may arise if through the provision of family support services a child or parent/carer is harmed by a member of staff or a member of staff is harmed in the course of their duties. These risks are minimised through the implementation of Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults policies, staff supervision and Lone Working policy and are outweighed by the overall benefits to children and families. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are children aged 0-3 years, their parents and carers and expectant mothers and fathers primarily living in the South Belfast Sure Start catchment area. A private benefit to trustees may arise if the knowledge and experience they gain as a trustee in regards to good governance and family support is transferable to another setting. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to the beneficiaries. 3.To improve the ability to learn of children aged 0-3 years living in disadvantaged communities or circumstances in South Belfast through the provision of early years services. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose is that through the provision of early year’s services children will be engaged in stimulating play and language enrichment programmes that support their learning and development. These benefits are demonstrated through quarterly and annual activity reports and outcomes based evaluation. A risk may arise if through the provision of these services a child is harmed by accident or intent, however these risks are minimised through child protection and health and safety procedures and adherence to DHSS&PS regulations and are outweighed by the overall benefits to children. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are children aged 0-3 years and their parents and carers primarily living in the South Belfast Sure Start catchment area. A private benefit to trustees may arise if the knowledge and experience they gain as a trustee in regards to good governance and early years is transferable to another setting. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is pro

What your organisation does

Services include: • Parenting programmes/courses • Family support and play programmes (in own home) • Parent and Toddler Groups • Crèches and Programmes for 2-3 Year Olds • Home Start volunteer support (in own home) • Speech and Language outreach support • Support for children with disabilities or special needs • Support for breastfeeding mothers