Overdue: 461 days
Public benefits
Members of the organisation have spent the formative years of their lives in residential care institutions. Most have left there with poor self image. Many have no formal educational qualifications. Involvement in the organisation is helping them find value in themselves, build their confidence and help develop skills that can contribute to their
own lives and society as a whole. Members support one another through encouragement and the development and sharing of knowledge and skills. We have access to professional counsellors and skilled workers who assist in developing the self worth and skills capacity of membership. we will work with local neighbourhood and community development organisations to create opportunities for voluntary programmes and projects enhancing not only the quality of life of our members but through engagement with neighbourhood renewal schemes the quality of life locally as well. this can be through engagement with community members, sharing our experience of life in care and its impact. Involvement in educational programmes writing workshops drama etc, practical work like gardening diy etc. it develops a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose which until the organisation was founded very few of our members had. How are the benefits described capable of being demonstrated? Increased public awareness of life in care in Institutions. Increased membership brought about by greater public awareness. contribution to community by engaging in public works as volunteers on behalf of Survivors (North West) ie: Publication, Drama, Works in Public domain. Who are the intended beneficiaries of the purpose? Intended beneficiaries are members of the Organisation, increased well being. greater understanding of the impact of trauma. Increased confidence which will increase their ability to function and contribute to society. There will also be benefits to general public through increased knowledge and understanding of the organisations and its aims. Is there any harm or potential for harm as a result of the purpose being carried out? We forsee no risk of harm from the purpose, in fact only benefit to members and society at large. We will monitor progress of members and utilise risk assessment protocols to ensure those at potential risk are directed to available services. Does anyone gain a private benefit as a result of the purpose being carried out? No-one will gain any private benefit from the purpose being carried out.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Practical assistance to our members, filling in forms, support at benefit reviews, medicals etc. Peer support through crisis, assistance with getting to doctors, hospital, incident reporting to the PSNI, counsellors. Establishing a notification process if someone isn't seen coordinate safety phone check or house call. Keep members up to date with
developments at the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry through meetings and seminars. Liaise with OFMDFM and the Inquiry staff on behalf of members. Engage with local community organisations and community development groups to seek practical ways to develop and used learned skills to benefit both members and the local community. Share our experience of life in Residential Care. Engage with media on issues arising from the impact of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry.
... [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
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Mental health
- Specific areas of deprivation
How the charity works
- Counselling/support
- Volunteer development
- Welfare/benevolent
