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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£714.1K
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Spending
£715.7K
Public benefits
The YMCA is a Christian organisation and - although the advancement of religion is not an expressed purpose - all purposes are an expression of Christian principles through ‘social action’. The YMCA offers a comprehensive range of opportunities to its beneficiaries and meets the ‘Public Benefit’ requirement as follows: Purpose 1 - in the provision
of education The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include improved educational attainment and social inclusion through ‘non-formal’ education. As a result, the physical, mental and spiritual capabilities, competences, skills and understanding of the beneficiaries are improved. These benefits are tangible and can be demonstrated, for example, through support for learning in early years, developmental activities for children, the gaining of leadership skills, engagement in active citizenship, the development of thinking skills, life skills, and employment skills. This is evidenced by the feedback from participants, data collected on progression and impact and independent evaluations. The beneficiaries are, potentially, any member of the public but in particular early years, children, young people and families experiencing social exclusion. Purpose 2 - promote healthy living The benefits that flow from this purpose include reduction of personal harm to individual participants, reduction in anti social behaviour, improved personal knowledge, health awareness and personal self confidence and control which results in improved life choices. The benefits are evident in the reduction of poor health in young people and positive engagement by young people in wider community, school and recreational activities. The work is delivered in local communities by YMCAs with partners who see day to day evidence of the change in behaviours including schools, Councils, Public Health Authorities. Evidence of the change is recorded through practitioner and participant feedback and interagency review. The beneficiaries are young people and their families. Purpose 3 - promote community engagement The YMCA recognises young people do not live in isolation from family, community and other institutions in society therefore the benefits from this purpose consist of increased opportunities for volunteering and active citizenship, increased support for community activities, improved community relations and racial harmony and reduced sectarianism. The tangible benefits are demonstrated by increased family and community activity, increased dialogue across community divides, the training of volunteers and feedback from volunteers, leaders, other stakeholders e.g. schools and participants. The beneficiaries of this purpose are young people, families and community leaders, particularly from communities or groups which have a history of division. Purpose 4 - relieve or assist in the relief of need The direct benefit secured by this purpose entails the opening of new opportunities for individuals who have difficulty in the areas of health or addiction, physical or educational disability, those at risk of criminal engagement or other sorts of disadvantage. The tangible outcomes include better academic performance, improved social activity, increased employability and stable relationships. These outcomes lead to improved life choices and skills of independent living and reduced dependency on others. This purpose benefits members of the public, usually individuals, referred to the YMCA, through YMCA activities or through links with other agencies. No harm arises from any of the purposes and neither is there any private benefit which is more than incidental or necessary.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Carrickfergus YMCA through non-formal education helps individuals (mostly young people aged 5 – 25) develop competences, skills and understanding through the provision of youth activities, afterschool clubs, community education, vocational skills and leadership development. Programmes and activities also support emotional and physical well-being of
people of all ages. The beneficiaries are normally between 5 and 25 years old, however, health promotion is a theme through all our programmes and involves younger children and their parents/carers, and vulnerable adults. Through the provision of family focused initiatives Carrickfergus YMCA encourages and supports volunteers in its programme areas and promotes the development of local residents, and community groups by extending support, advice, training and allowing the use of its premises for meetings and training. We also provide programmes focussed on building ‘Good Relations’ within communities. We provide training for children, young people and families in community relations, equality and diversity. In partnership with other voluntary and statutory agencies we provide direct services to young people and families through volunteer placements, specialist programmes, family support and community engagement.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Asylum seekers/refugees
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- Parents
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Youth development
