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Status
Received: 3 days late
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Income
£122.1K
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Spending
£117.8K
Public benefits
Cross Community Development The benefits that flow from our purpose of cross-community development include: decreased discrimination, reconciliation among residents, decreased teen crime rates, and the building of positive relationships between the Catholic and Protestant sides of the community. The benefits can be evidenced through reports from
the local police of a decline in negative youth culture. The attendance of community gatherings hosted by RIOT for the purpose of building relationships continues to grow showing that both sides of the community are more willing to come together. We see no possibility of harm in this purpose. The intended beneficiaries of this purpose are the inhabitants of Dundrum. No private benefit is received from these activities. 2. Parent Child Relationship, resolution and reconciliation The benefits that flow from the purpose of supported family relationships are a positive relationship built between parent and child allowing for a stronger and secure bond thus improving the family unit in Dundrum. The benefits that stem from this relationship are varied, but include an increased ability to form friendships, better performance in schools, better attitude towards society and willingness to not partake in criminal activity. Evidence of these benefits has been shown when RIOT receives feedback from local parents regarding a positive change in their child’s demeanor. No harm is done through this purpose of support for healthy family relationships. The intended beneficiaries of this purpose are the children and parents who attend RIOT programs. No private benefit is received from this. 3. Christian Ethos The benefits that flow from the purpose of having a Christian ethos at our non-denominational centre includes: inhabitants educated of cultural stigmas and Christian moral standards regardless of the denomination. Benefits also include an increase in positive attitudes, kindness and well being. Evidence of these benefits have been shown through an increase in youth interested in attending local churches and getting involved in some of the youth programmes the church has to offer. Further evidence of these benefits are the innumerable stories of those who have attended RIOT, and how the centre as a safe place has encouraged them to decide for themselves what they believe and why. Lastly, evidence has been shown through the recognition and partnership from outside organizations around the world that support the work that RIOT is doing in Dundrum through prayer, donations, and hands-on volunteer work. We see no possibility of harm being done through the purpose of having a Christian ethos. The intended beneficiaries of this benefit are the inhabitants of Dundrum. No private benefit is received from this. 4. A facility to provide these services The benefits of having a facility to provide RIOT services are a safe, neutral, non-biased space for the youth to attend. Other benefits include: a warm indoor space during winter months, and a large outdoor space for summer activities, toilets and kitchen facilities. We intend to audit the evidence of benefits of having a designated facility and building by sending out a community survey. No harm is seen in the purpose of providing a safe building for our services. The intended beneficiaries of this benefit are all who partake in the programmes and activities RIOT offers. The only private benefit flowing from this purpose is the Dundrum Methodist Church, which receives an income on the lease of the buildings and an increased value of their property. This is incidental and necessary because of the need for RIOT to use the buildings and to carry out renovations of the facility in order to meet safety, fire, and wheelchair accessibility standards. Therefore the private benefit is far outweighed by the benefit to our Dundrum inhabitants using the facility.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Our organization offers a variety of drop-in programs for teen youth to get involved with their peers, to help their community and to understand and respect differences among them. We have after-school drop-ins where they can get help with homework. We have separate girls and boys evening programmes to teach and encourage their individuality. We
also have a Friday late night drop-in to keep the youth off the streets and out of the pubs by offering alternative activities like video games, pool, table tennis and movies. In the past, we have had other organizations visit to provide leadership courses, smoking cessation programmes and suicide awareness talks. For the wider community, we host family days such as a Harvest Fair, a 5K Fun Run, and a village Christmas Party. In the future, we would like to expand our centre to run programmes for seniors and also for mothers with small children. (Please see our purposes)
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Parents
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Accommodation/housing
- Community transport
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Playgroup/after schools
- Religious activities
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
