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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 6 Jun 2018
Public benefits
Fairmount Park Tenants Association meets the public benefit requirement by providing a wide range of activities which in turn provides a benefit to the local Fairmount community. Members who avail of services and activities through the club benefit socially and mentally through engagement, reducing social isolation and increasing confidence in the
area. ? Members experience a direct benefit through this engagement at activities, social outings etc. which results in the creation of new relationships and friendships, positive thinking and sharing of experiences. ? The local community indirectly benefit as a result of the Tenants Association production of a newsletter distributed throughout the local area. The Tenants Association also attend Housing Community Network and Inter Agency meetings were they bring forward issues happening within the local area eg environmental issues such as paving, water ponding etc., anti social behaviour etc. The relevant agencies then take action and resolve the problems. ? The Tenants Association work for the wider benefit of the community and surrounding area – the Association increases good mental health through the engagement of older people, restoring confidence and reducing social isolation. It also increases the understanding of older people and increases awareness of the need of engagement of older people. Fairmount Park Tenant Association promotes equality of opportunity between people as per the Northern Ireland Act 1998 section 75 based on the following nine characteristics; 1. Age 2. Having or not having a disability 3. Gender 4. Marital status 5. Religion 6. Political opinion 7. Ethnicity 8. Sexual orientation 9. Having or not having dependents Direct benefits are demonstrated through the positive feedback received from participants in activities. Beneficiaries are those who live in the Fairmount Park area– all communities are included. There is no harm or private benefit from the organisations purposes.
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The Association is heavily involved in a number processes which include; Organising and facilitating activities for the local tenants whch include young and old people - a good intergenerational relationship between tenants and families The Association works to improve area - listening to the needs of the local tenants. The Association is
represented at quarterly inter agency meetings, scrutiny panels meetings, Neighbourhood Renewal meetings and local Housing Community Network meetings. Not only do the Association provide activities for young and old tenants but they also link in with other community groups in the area and in particular, welcome ethnic minority families to their events. A recent and very successful project was the 'Down memory lane' project alongside the First Steps Womens Centre. This project brought old memories to life and showed how the area has changed since early 1900's. A project enjoyed by all ages. PCSP - Cage football provision - takes place regularly with the young people Breakthru have also worked in the area to increase awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol use. Ann Donaghy, who sits on the committee, is the local Neighbourhood watch coordinator and also sits on the Maintenance meetings in the local housing executive. SCNI facilitate a yearly walkabout in the area in which the group help to organize.
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- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Community safety/crime prevention
- Ethnic minorities
- Mental health
- Older people
- Tenants
How the charity works
- Community development
Charitable purposes
The Association is established to relieve poverty, sickness, disability and to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Fairmount Park, and district area of Dungannon and its environs (hereinafter described as “the area of benefit”) without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, martial status, class, disability, ethnic identity, political, religious or other opinion and in particular to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for education, recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. By fostering an atmosphere of mutual support among people and encouraging them to provide support and encouragement to each other.