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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 4 Oct 2024
Public benefits
Purposes and Public benefit Statement a) Advocate on behalf of Northern Ireland families with infants and in particular to promote the provision of high quality, evidence-based supportive health and social care services. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are that by acting as an advocate for infants in Northern Ireland and their
families and encouraging policy and practice change that the infants and their families will receive a better quality of evidence-based health and social care. These benefits are demonstrated through our annual report which details where AIMHNI has acted as an advocate. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are infants and their families in Northern Ireland. A private benefit to trustees may arise if they become one of the families who benefits from the promotion of the provision of high quality, evidence-based supportive health and social care services. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. b) Promote equal access to health services for families with infants. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the promotion of equal access to health service for families with infants. These benefits are demonstrated through our annual reporting of where we have promoted equal access of health service for families with infants throughout all of Northern Ireland. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are infants and their families in Northern Ireland. A private benefit to trustees may arise if they become one of the families who benefits from the promotion of the equal access to the health service. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. c) Promote the awareness of the importance of early childhood development among health professionals and other practitioners involved with early childhood by disseminating clinical and scientific knowledge, information and examples of best practice among these groups. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the increased awareness of the importance of early childhood development amongst health professionals and other practitioners involved with early childhood within Northern Ireland. These benefits are demonstrated through our annual report and feedback from any events organised. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the health professionals and other practitioners whose knowledge increases. A private benefit to trustees may arise if they attend events and read the information disseminated. This will increase their awareness of the importance of early childhood development which will be transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. d) Enhance the education of the public by raising their awareness and understanding of mental health issues affecting infants. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include an increased awareness and understanding of mental health issues affecting infants throughout the public in Northern Ireland. These benefits are demonstrated through our annual report and feedback from any events organised. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the people of Northern Ireland. A private benefit to trustees may arise if they have an increased awareness and understanding of the mental health issues affecting infants. This will increase their knowledge of infant mental health which will be transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
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In keeping with the ethos of the World Association for Infant Mental Health(WAIMH) our central aim is to raise awareness and promote the mental health and emotional wellbeing of all infants living in Northern Ireland. In line with the current NI strategy "Our Children and Young People, Our Pledge" (OFMDFM 2006-2016); we aim to support parents,
families and communities in raising their children. This is best achieved through enhancing the theoretical understanding, skills and development of staff and volunteers within the community, private, statutory and voluntary agencies. We aim to share knowledge; skills and practice within the area of Infant Mental Health and to promote evidence informed services which support families with their communities.
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- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- General public
- Parents
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Education/training
Charitable purposes
a) Advocate on behalf of Northern Ireland families with infants and in particular to promote the provision of high quality, evidence-based supportive health and social care services. b) Promote equal access to health services for families with infants. c) Promote the awareness of the importance of early childhood development among health professionals and other practitioners involved with early childhood by disseminating clinical and scientific knowledge, information and examples of best practice among these groups. d) Enhance the education of the public by raising their awareness and understanding of mental health issues affecting infants.