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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£84.5K
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Spending
£171.9K
Public benefits
The Trustees believe that our purposes satisfy both elements of the public benefit requirement. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose arise from exposure of participants comprising young people, adults, the elderly, family groups and disabled persons to different communities and cultures, and educational cultural and interpersonal
advancement. These benefits include the enhancement of knowledge and understanding in young people through the educational opportunities offered by the charity eg promotion of social inclusion, improvement of family life and/or feelings of self worth, emotional well-being; increased protection and preservation of the local community and family life; leading to less anti-social behaviour, reduced levels of stress and feelings of alienation and possible hardship for future generations. These benefits can be demonstrated by participant feedback, internal and external evaluations and independent reviews. Potential for harm could arise in relation to the participation of children and vulnerable adults however this is mitigated through having all relevant and necessary safeguarding policies in place to protect them and ensuring they are adhered to at all times. The beneficiaries of this purpose are children and adults from all communities in Northern Ireland and further afield. Private benefit may arise incidentally from employing staff and contractors paid in the normal course of activity. A private benefit to Trustees may arise from our programme of ongoing training in good governance, finance etc – through this training Trustees gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These skills and benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to the beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Harmony Community Trust aims to promote reconciliation, mutual respect and understanding between all sections of the community in Northern Ireland and elsewhere, with particular reference to the sectarian conflict and divisions in Northern Ireland. We work for a peaceful, fair and inclusive society in Northern Ireland, one that respects
individual differences as well as celebrating similarities. We work in partnership with local community groups to achieve the improvement of social welfare, health and physical well-being and advancement of education, working on the good relations programme and focusing on the provision of cross community programmes for disadvantaged children, young people and adults, including senior citizens, to organise within the residential centre and outside: • Cross-community activities for adults, particularly senior citizens, which include workshops and courses, to develop their confidence, capacity and skills; day events on themes of different cultural and historical interest and study tours to places of significance to promote discussions in terms of community relations. • Cross-community residentials for disadvantaged young people aged 7 to 18 recruited through community groups, social services and other agencies. • Family and intergenerational residential and non-residential programmes. • A youth programme encouraging leadership, volunteering and active citizenship. • Summer schemes and Saturday arts sessions for children. • Training in safeguarding children, community relations, teambuilding, leadership, diversity and inclusion for community leaders and volunteers. • Opportunities for volunteering and training/personal development. • Other cross-community activities to reinforce future cooperation and leave legacies of sustainable skills and relationships. • Workcamps and study seminars for people of all ages from home and abroad. • Support for community groups to run their own programmes within the aims of the charity.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- 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
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Learning disabilities
- Older people
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Human rights/equality
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
