Overdue: 469 days
Public benefits
Purpose 1 is to relieve poverty, sickness and the aged. The direct benefit flowing from this purpose is to the inhabitants of the Carrowshee Park and Sylvan Hill estates and district area of Lisnaskea. They are provided with opportunities to participate in affordable programmes and activities which aim to tackle social isolation and exclusion and
this in turn helps improve the well-being and mental health of people in our community. We also run a number of programmes which benefit the physical health of our community; children and young people through our youth club and summer scheme activities and programmes, senior citizens who participate in the weekly “2010” club have opportunities for physical and social activities and all ages have the use of the Multi Use Games Arena and play area provided and managed by CPSHCA. Annually a Christmas hamper is provided to 60-65 residents who are aged 60 and over. Purpose 2 is to establish a Community Centre and to co-operate with local statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a Centre for activities promoted by the Association which has now been achieved. The direct benefit flowing from this purpose is that the local community have their own space to organise activities, it is conveniently situated in the middle of the estates and is accessible to all, regardless of ability. All activities are provided at an affordable cost, are run and supervised by adequately trained and experienced volunteers, there are no travel costs involved and all activities are planned and organised in response to needs expressed in consultations with the community. Purpose 3 is to provide facilities in the interest of public welfare. The direct benefit flowing from this purpose is in the wide range of events organised and available regularly to the community; clubs, services, educational classes, training, and youth activities and projects. The provision of these programmes and services helps to build the capacity and cohesion of our community, it raises the confidence and self-esteem of those who are involved and it helps to tackle issues such as social isolation and loneliness. Evidence of Public Benefit These benefits are evidenced by the numbers attending and by feedback from participants both written and verbal. Records are kept of attendances at clubs and youth activities, also at ICT and Essential skills classes and as most of our activities are funded or at least sub-sidised detailed records have to be kept for evaluations and feed-back for funders. Attendance at events and information days is also recorded and evaluations and surveys completed by participants. The benefits are also demonstrated through feedback from external groups/ trainers/ agencies etc who come in to deliver some of these programmes and accreditation received by learners. There is strong evidence that these projects and programmes benefit the community because our young people are kept positively engaged and away from being involved in anti-social and nuisance behaviours and the local PSNI Community team can evidence this. An indirect benefit which is difficult to record or quantify is from Intergenerational work in that it promotes a mutual understanding across the ages and helps young people to develop respect for their more elderly neighbours.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The committee liaise with statutory and voluntary bodies to represent their community and resolve identified issues and problems. Committee meets monthly, members attend Inter-agency meetings quarterly to address Housing, Social and Environmental issues. The group source and apply for grants, schemes and projects that will enhance the area we live
in, engage all ages of residents, improve education and skills levels, promote community safety and cohesion and support young people to grow into confident, capable and respectful adults. Local fundraising; Bric-a-Brac sales, Sponsored walks, bag packing, draws, quizzes, Street collections. Christmas hampers are donated to senior citizens. The group run Carrosyl Community Centre where activities are based. We employ a part-time Youth Worker who manages all these activities. Clubs ? “2010” seniors: healthy living projects, physical & social activities, outings, games. ? Junior & senior Homework: children are supervised and assisted with homework, in a safe and warm environment. ? Junior & senior Youth: indoor & outdoor games, art & crafts ,attend local events, age appropriate activities e.g. Swimming & Water Safety, Stranger Danger, Drug & Alcohol Awareness, Mental Health, Personal Development. ? Summer scheme: action and fun packed activities, challenging, engaging & exciting days out, involving cross community/ border and intergeneration work. Organised, supervised and run by 18-20 local volunteers, some 16-18 year olds, trained by the association and WELB Youth Service. ? Services and events: Information & Advice, Health promotion, Community Safety & Protection, Unemployment & Training projects. ? Education: ICT Basic & levels I &II, Essential Maths & English, Community Development. ? Training: Volunteers, First Aid, Child Protection, and Internet Safety.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- 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
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Older people
- Parents
- Tenants
- Unemployed/low income
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Education/training
- Rural development
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
