Church of Ireland Orphans and Children Society for the Counties of Antrim and Down

Public benefits

Statement of Public Benefit The practical expression of the Christian religion through assisting needy orphans and other children and young people, often suffering from socio-economic deprivation, and working to advance them in life is a public benefit. This can be measured and evidenced in a variety of ways, from support for families suffering

from unexpected bereavements, assistance with educational activities, improvements in home-life environments and reduced involvement in anti-social activities. By arranging all support through the agency of individual clergy, parochial and diocesan bodies as well as affiliated external agencies, the charity not only deals directly with individuals and families at points of need, but also encourages participation in church life, advances pastoral ministry and encourages social cohesion and community spirit. The beneficiaries are orphans and other children and young people in need, their families and the local congregations and clergy who are concerned with them. Programmes with young persons are designed to help them understand and enjoy wider society and to integrate with their peers in a positive and inspiring Christian environment. Local communities benefit from schemes designed to reduce anti-social behaviour and the interdenominational aspects of many of the schemes supported by grant aid. No trustee receives remuneration, reward or other private benefit for carrying out their trustee responsibility, except for one who indirectly benefits from a small portion of his salary deriving from administration fees paid by the charity to his employer.

What your organisation does

All the functions of the charity relate to such purposes as the advancement of religion, education, social and economic well being of Church of Ireland children and young people in the counties of Antrim and Down.