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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£10.7K
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Spending
£9.7K
Public benefits
Purpose 1 – to relieve poverty sickness and the aged and promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Breezemount Estate and district of Conlig. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include reduce social isolation, improvement of the quality of life for those in need and reduce levels of stress and anxiety and increased mental health
among those in need. These benefits can be demonstrated by attendance at community events, meetings and fundays, feedback from participants, statutory agencies and other community related groups. The beneficiaries of this purpose those living within the area of benefit or those who are suffering from financial hardship or disadvantage. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. There is no private benefits arising from this purpose. Purpose 2 – provide community facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time, education and improving the conditions of life for inhabitants. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include improvement of the quality of life for residents, increased visitors to the area, reduction of Anti-social behaviour, an increase in safe areas for the local community and reduced levels of stress and anxiety among the local community, therefore a more settled area. Educational programme provided through the Community Learning and Resource Centre. These benefits can be demonstrated through feedback from the local community and visitors to the area, utilization of the Community learning and resource centre facility and a reported decrease in anti-social behaviour. Provide community facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. The beneficiaries of this purpose are those living within the area of benefit i.e Breezemount estate and Conlig district. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. A private benefit to trustees may arise in terms of the family of trustees availing of the facilities through community activities or for leisure purposes. Facilities are assigned on an equal basis to all the community therefore trustees and their families are subject to the same procedures. The benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. Purpose 3 - provision of social services, education, environmental and recreational activities and practical assistance for elderly and disabled people within the area of benefit. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the creation of new or enhanced skills, increased self confidence, and increased access to training opportunities, increased uptake of training or educational opportunities and a reduction in isolation. These benefits can be demonstrated through feedback from the local community, liaising with training providers and the better educated local community. The beneficiaries of this purpose are those living within the area of benefit i.e Breezemount estate and Conlig district. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. A private benefit to trustees may arise from the trustee developing skills and experience through training that may be transferrable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Breezemount Community Association provides a service for all the residents within the Breezemount area of Bangor, North Down, for example, advice services, projects promoting health and well being and educational classes for residents to gain qualifications. We also carry out community initiatives for the benefit of the area and also access any
relevant funding to endorse the work of the association.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Men
- Older people
- Tenants
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- General charitable purposes
- Relief of poverty
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
