Overdue: 93 days
Public benefits
Purpose 1 Direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the improvement of knowledge and skills of blind and partially sighted people. This is demonstrated by the number of participants involved in weekly information sessions. We don’t believe that any harm will arise from this purpose. Beneficiaries are blind and partially sighted people
and their families or carers in particular those resident in the Craigavon and Banbridge areas. The only private incidental benefit flowing from this purpose is the increase in knowledge, skills and understanding of individuals we work with. Purpose 2 Direct benefits which flow from this purpose include a reduction in social isolation and also peer - group support for members of the club. Benefits are evidenced through monitoring and evaluation of social and recreational programme activities. We don’t believe that any harm will arise from this purpose Beneficiaries are blind and partially sighted people and their families or carers in particular those resident in the Craigavon and Banbridge areas. There is no private benefit from this purpose. Purpose 3 The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include a reduction in social isolation through participating more fully in community life and being involved in a wide variety of activities. Benefits are evidenced through monitoring and evaluation of social and recreational programme activities. We don’t believe that any harm will arise from this purpose Beneficiaries are blind and partially sighted people and their families or carers in particular those resident in the Craigavon and Banbridge areas. There is no private benefit from this purpose. Purpose 4 Direct benefits which flow from this purpose include raising awareness of the importance of health and wellbeing for members, to empower members to take action on the multi determinants of health, signposting to other relevant organisations and networking. Benefits are evidenced through monitoring and evaluation of activities developed to promote health and wellbeing. We don’t believe that any harm will arise from this purpose Beneficiaries are blind and partially sighted people and their families or carers in particular those resident in the Craigavon and Banbridge areas. There is no private benefit from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Cane and Able Club was set up in 1990 primarily as a sports club for blind and partially sighted people in the Craigavon and Banbridge areas in order that their conditions of life may be improved. The name “Cane” represents partially sighted people who have a long white cane and “Able? represents the able bodied volunteers who assist club
members. The Club meets in Cascades Leisure Centre, Portadown every Tuesday morning from 10.30 am to 12.15 pm. Members are picked up at and returned to their own homes by taxi or private transport. The club seeks to address the disadvantage experienced by members through the provision of a range of activities including: swimming, indoor bowling, boccia, new age curling, table quizzes, ten pin bowling, archery, chair exercise and crafts. Various agencies SHSCT, PSNI, CAB and Warm Homes also provide useful information sessions on a regular basis e.g. health and wellbeing, community safety The group provides a social outlet for blind and partially sighted men and women of all ages. The club also promotes social integration and friendship. Blind and partially sighted people who are at risk of exclusion or isolation are able to participate more fully in community life and be involved in a wide variety of activities and helps them access social support. These activities lead to better health and enhanced wellbeing among the membership. The club has allowed members to make new friends, thus alleviating feelings of loneliness and isolation. Membership fees are £3.00 per week. The Club is supported by a dedicated group of volunteers.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Men
- Older people
- Sensory disabilities
- Women
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Disability
- Education/training
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
