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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£1.0K
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Spending
£1.2K
Public benefits
Mullabrack Rural Community Group was established for the following purposes and benefits. 1) To advance learning by those no longer in formal education. The direct benefit includes improvement of the population’s individual capabilities, general educational awareness and also an improved awareness of social welfare issues and how these can be
addressed in the rural areas. These benefits are evident because of feedback received as a result of providing educational talks from those brought in to present and educate in the areas specified. There are no possible harm as a result of the above benefit. The beneficiaries from the provision of this education and social welfare awareness are the rural population in the Gilford area, specifically in the townlands of Drummiller, Drumaran, Loughans and Mullabrack. Through the education of this population, additional public benefit is secured as families of those taking part also receive the information. There is some private benefit to the trustees and committee as they also attend such educational events and as a result advance their own education. It also assists their organisational skills. 2) To promote social inclusion by preventing people from becoming socially excluded and assist them to integrate into the local rural population. The direct benefit which flows from this purpose include a reduction in day to day pressures. This leads to a more relaxed and less anxious population who benefit by socialising on a regular basis. It helps relationships and helps with networking of a rural population. These benefits are measurable by the number of the rural population who attend the various events and by observing how they behave at such events. As members of the group and friends socialise there is evidence of improved networking and closer friendships between neighbours. This purpose does not lead to any harm. Those who benefit from this charitable purpose are those in the rural area surrounding the facility. Those belonging to the group also invite others in the surrounding area to such events so benefit is also provided to a wider area. The organising committee of group benefit indirectly through improved organisational skills and in addition financial skills are enhanced. 3) To advance knowledge and appreciation of the local culture to the rural population in the Gilford Area and encourage understanding and acceptance of all cultures in the area. The direct benefit is to present and preserve local culture in this rural area. This rural area and the village of Gilford has a rich cultural history and it is beneficial to pass this from one generation to the next. It is beneficial to gain knowledge and to accept all cultures in this rural area. This is measurable through the playing of music and song and in the demonstration of local culture though public events. This purpose does not lead to any harm. Those who benefit are from the rural population and in the Gilford area. The areas rich culture is being preserved for future generations. There is also a private benefit to the organising committee and trustees as they also gain experience in the playing of instruments and in other cultural activities. There would also be indirect benefits to those who provide tuition and supply instruments and equipment for such events.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Mullabrack Rural Community Group is in an area of high depravation. This has recently been confirmed by the new Armagh City, Craigavon and Banbride council. Based in the rural area around Gilford, the premises used by the group provides a focal point where members and friends can meet on a regular basis. The Group organises talks, quizes, social
events and provides a relaxing environment in which associate. The group also associates with other local groups. There are also annual charitable religious services where collections are earmarked for local charities. Charitable outreach is an important aspect of the groups ethos. As a result of its activities, the group provides an invaluable benefit to the rural population and the group is greatly appreciated for the work that it does.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Older people
- Specific areas of deprivation
How the charity works
- Cultural
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
