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Status
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Income
£6.9K
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Spending
£15.5K
Public benefits
(i) Through group sessions we have seen service users moving from a place of hopelessness with no goals to having greater self-worth, determination and a desire to change old and negative habits. Through this process service users have regained an awareness of their personal appearances, health and positive attitudes developing their own inner
strengths. Where professional help is needed we will make referrals and when necessary a R.U.T.H. representative will attend appointments with the service user. (ii) R.U.T.H. organises trips away from the services user’s own environment to places such as the coast, country parks, farms, community organised events, restaurants, church events etc. Opportunities are given to participate in hobbies such as cooking, sport, community ‘clean-ups’, fundraising events etc allowing service users the opportunity to be a part of and to contribute to the community. This promotes social interaction for those who have felt excluded from community and promotes self-worth. Too often a person who suffers from an addiction believes their identity is that addiction or weakness. Interacting in social and community activities allows the service users to see that their identity is not their ‘weakness’ but in their unique skills and talents. The benefits of such activities have been immense in individual lives, one service user said ‘it is so good to be talked to as a ‘normal person’ and not as an addict’. (iii) R.U.T.H. offers advice in completing application forms for government benefits and grants, housing etc. The Charity assists in decorating homes and obtaining the necessary furniture for the home. R.U.T.H. will teach skills to help the service user make the transition from homelessness to being self-sufficient ie. budgeting, cooking, decorating, cleaning, debt management. Service users may find it difficult going shopping for essentials and by simply going with them can be a time of rebuilding lives and having fun in doing so. (iv) R.U.T.H. offers courses in budgeting, debt management etc., and provide information regarding benefits and grants. Coming along side service users in situations of poverty and distress relieves anxiety and desperation in many and we have seen heavy burdens lifted from service users. (v) R.U.T.H. support group aims to share a spiritual and biblical solution to life’s problems. We explore the relevance of the bible to struggles. R.U.T.H. encourages service users to attend and become part of local churches and charitable services, we will attend with them as a group or on an individual basis as required. Service users have displayed a need for a spiritual healing and R.U.T.H. is privileged to assist many in exploring this avenue and have seen an increased number benefit from spiritual and inner peace. (vi) R.U.T.H. continues to offer any support, practically, emotionally, or spiritually within the objectives and purposes of the Charity, which the service user may require in order to relieve their suffering and increase their wellbeing mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Every person is an individual and service users appreciate being seen is an individual and important, each day and each situation is unique. The intended beneficiaries are homeless people in any part of N. Ireland but mainly in the Belfast area, people suffering from addictions in N. Ireland, people suffering from mental health issues, and the families of any of the aforementioned persons. There are dangers involved in the purposes being carried out, not least the street outreach. Risk assessments are continually being carried out and all efforts are made to protect R.U.T.H. representatives and service users. R.U.T.H. will work alongside public and health authorities. Training is given to R.U.T.H. employees and volunteers to reduce risks of harm. There is no private benefit as a result of the purposes being carried out.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
R.U.T.H. meet with 'hurting' people to include the homeless, depressed, addicted and lonely, but not exclusively, providing support and friendship to encourage the advancement of physical and mental well being, promote education, and assist the finding accomodation, counselling, promoting good social skills. Linking the beneficiaries with the
public and private sectors which can assist, churches and other voluntary organisations. Providing rehibilitation for the beneficiaries and their families. R.U.T.H. provide clothing, provisions for personal hygiene, food, furniture and household equipment for homes, to relieve poverty and promote well-being. R.U.T.H. offer spiritual guidance for any of the beneficiaries requesting same.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Adult training
- Ex-offenders and prisoners
- Homelessness
- Men
- Mental health
- Parents
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Victim support
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Accommodation/housing
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Counselling/support
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Relief of poverty
- Religious activities
- Sport/recreation