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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£170.5K
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Spending
£168.1K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from promoting the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage through access to high quality drama, visual art (painting, drawing or sculpture), dance, video, film, literature crafts or music are an increased quality of life ( with social, mental health and well being, educational and recreational improvements).
These benefits are evidenced through successful uptake of programmes and activities and feedback received and regular internal evaluation and with other statutory/funding bodies. The direct benefits which flow from supporting volunteering and the community sector are improved personal and community capacity, reduction in antisocial behaviour, civic pride, community spirit and community cohesion and integration. These benefits have been evidenced through participation and volunteering of time, skills and resources, feedback received and regular internal evaluation and with other statutory/funding bodies. The direct benefits which flow from managing a community arts centre are the increased volunteering opportunities and skills enhancement for trustees and volunteers and the provision of premises from which events and activities are organised and delivered from /in conjunction with and which would otherwise not be available. This is measured by the successful management and longevity of the community arts centre which has increased provision and outreach capacity. The direct benefits which flow from the advancement of education are the increased skills opportunities which have been made available to the community which enable social interaction, reduces isolation and deprivation and improves employability prospects. This is measured by the successful uptake and continued provision of classes/activities by external stakeholders and feedback received and regular internal evaluation and with other statutory/funding bodies. The direct benefits which flow from the relief of those in need are the provision of accessible facilities, events and activities contained within which have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of those in need. This is measured by the successful uptake and continued provision of classes/activities by external stakeholders and feedback received and regular internal evaluation and with other statutory/funding bodies. The beneficiaries are people who live and work within the greater Coalisland area but this is not geographically exclusive or restrictive in any other manner. There is no harm or private benefit flowing from the purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Founded in 1995 CRAIC is a community arts organisation based in the CRAIC Arts Centre, Coalisland, CoTyrone. Our aim is to promote access to the arts in its broadest sense to everyone irrespective of their background, gender, sexual orientation, creed or colour. By providing a platform and opportunity to observe or participate in the arts we aim to
contribute to community well being and development. We aim to promote and encourage the acquisition of skills, access to professional touring theatre and the exhibition of art works both local and international. By building partnerships with local schools, youth groups and statuary agencies we promote toe core ethos of CRAIC to enable all children and young people, regardless of socio economic circumstance, geographical location or mental or physical ability, to access quality arts in a fun filled environment. To maintain a distinctive Education and Outreach Programme by targeting schools through programmes of youth drama and syllabus lead participation. To sustain and develop a successful organisation. To promote a safe warm and welcoming environment where people from different backgrounds can interact and address difference and prejudices, real or imagined. To engage with and value local community input to all developments and activities. To promote arts and offer opportunity for expression and enjoyment through programming activity, local national or international.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- General public
- Learning disabilities
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Parents
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Community enterprise
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Disability
- Economic development
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Heritage/historical
- Urban development
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
