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This charity was removed from the register on 16 Nov 2018
Public benefits
The benefits of the childcare provision is that it enables high quality affordable childcare enabling children from an area of deprivation to access structured activities that will enhance their social skills and improve their confidence which will promote learning and development. The club is used by a variety of children including children with
additional and special needs through consulting with children and families. Our services include arts & crafts, cooking and sports activities. The Childcare unit has also a fully functioning outdoor play area, so we can provide physical opportunities for children of all ages. Understanding that every child is unique we have incorporated a range of learning styles. We also support the children with homework, however ensuring that there is time to engage in the social and recreational activities provided. We are now delivering a summer scheme that runs for six weeks. The activities include Sports events, cookery, music, dance and day trips. In recent times we have seen an increase in the number of children attending who would be considered to come from ethnic minority backgrounds. In response to this we now deliver a range of creative programmes which explores cultural diversity with the children. Benefits are shown by the number of children that attend Ballee Community Childcare on a yearly basis. The beneficiaries are families from the Ballee Ward and there is no harm or private benefits flowing from the purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Ballee Childcare has been providing affordable childcare in the purpose built childcare centre since 2008. We provide Pre-School places to 54 children on a weekly basis and 34 places to afterschools children, 5 days a week. We offer a safe and stimulating learning environment to children in an area of deprivation in the Ballymena south
neighbourhood renewal area. We base our learning around the 6 areas of learning and provide specific tailored educational sessions on a daily basis.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
How the charity works
- Education/training
- Playgroup/after schools
Charitable purposes
The aim of the Group is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents/guardians to understand and provide for the needs of their children by: (a) Offering appropriate play facilities, with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the Group, ensuring that the group offers opportunities for all children, regardless of religion, culture, race or means. (b) Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs of such children and their families in the local areas. 2.2 The Group is established to advance education and to preserve and protect health of school-age children by the provision of education and recreation facilities out of school hours in the interests of social welfare without distinction of gender, ethnic identity, nationality religion, political or other opinion.