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Angel Eyes NI Services

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £371.9K

  • Spending

    £308.4K

Charity no. 103126 Date registered. 16/09/2015

Public benefits

Purpose 1: To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare which improve the conditions of life of blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families in Northern Ireland. Benefit: The benefit which flows from this purpose is reduced stress, improved family life and individual well

being for the parents, carers and families of children and young people who are blind or partially sighted and increased ease of access and efficiency to supports and services for those children and young people so that they may reach their full potential resulting in alleviation of anxiety and stress. How Benefit is evidenced: This will be demonstrated through use of a database held with details of parents, carers and their children which enables regular contact, feedback and surveys. It will be demonstrated through the use of evaluation forms with families. It is demonstrated through active collaboration and partnership working with statutory bodies, agencies and the voluntary sector. Harm: This purpose does not lead to harm. Public Element: The beneficiaries of this purpose are blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families and carers in Northern Ireland. Private Benefit: Charity Trustees are usually parents of blind or partially sighted children and young people and hence gain benefit in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries. The Interim Manager, a former Board member, receives a part payment only for significant hours worked in the operations of the organisation, which payment is incidental and is necessary to ensure the fulfilment of the purposes of the organisation. Purpose 2: To provide and assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of recreation and leisure time occupation of blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families in Northern Ireland. Benefit The benefits which flow from this purpose are fully accessible holidays, recreational and educational activities with supports to enable increased participation of blind and partially sighted children and young people leading to improved family life, feelings of individual well being and self worth. How Benefit is evidenced: This is demonstrated by feedback and records relating to organised events. It is demonstrated by the extension of recreation and leisure time opportunities available through collaboration with a range of partners within the voluntary sector. Harm: This purpose does not lead to harm. Public Element: The beneficiaries of this purpose are blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families and carers in Northern Ireland. Private Benefit: Charity Trustees are usually parents of blind or partially sighted children and young people and hence gain benefit in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries. The Interim Manager, a former Board member, receives a part payment only for significant hours worked in the operations of the organisation, which payment is incidental and is necessary to ensure the fulfilment of the purposes of the organisation.

What your organisation does

Angel Eyes NI provides parent to parent emotional support, timely information, practical help and advocacy to ensure parents are supported through every step of their child's life and development. It creates avenues of of communication with statutory bodies in health, education and with relevant voluntary organisations to overcome barriers to

service access for blind and visually impaired children and young people so that they may reach their full potential. It enhances the education of parents, families, young people and professionals through provision of regular training and leisure activities to enable information sharing and peer support.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of health or the saving of lives
  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Carers
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Sensory disabilities
  • Volunteers
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Counselling/support
  • Disability
  • Education/training
  • Medical/health/sickness
  • Sport/recreation

This display is a broad summary of the charity’s financial information. For a full understanding of the charity’s finances, the reader should view the PDF accounts and reports under the Documents tab above.

Income

£371.9K

Spending

£308.4K

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The Charity's Objects are specifically restricted to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare and recreation and leisure time occupation of blind and partially sighted children and their families (hereinafter called "the beneficiaries") in Northern Ireland (hereinafter called "the area of benefit") with the objects of improving the conditions of life for the said beneficiaries and in particular, but not limited, to the following: 1. assisting the beneficiaries in any way that is charitable in law including helping the beneficiaries to access services; 2. the provision of holidays, social welfare, recreational or educational facilities.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name

  • 8 Trustees
  • 8 Employees
  • 15 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mrs Sara Mccracken, Innovation Factory, 385 Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7DG

Trustee board

Trustee
Dr Brian Scott
Mrs Michelle Bateson
Mr Michael Johnston
Mr Wilson Matthews
Mr Colin Higgins
Rosemary Rainey
Miss Naomi Nixon
Mr Brian John Wallace

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland