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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£23.7K
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Spending
£8.1K
Public benefits
This statement of benefits for Broughshane Improvement Committee seeks to follow the toolkit guidance and template. Broughshane Improvement Committee has one object as stated in its Constitution:- Purpose (object): The organisation is established to promote the benefit of the general public in Broughshane and its environs in Co Antrim
(hereinafter called “the area of benefit”) by the provision of civic amenities for the benefit of the public in an effort to conserve and improve the natural environment and to provide recreational facilities in the area of benefit in an effort to promote rural regeneration for the benefit of the public. What benefit flows from this purpose? The benefits flowing from this purpose include:- (i) A cleaner environment in Broughshane, achieved by the provision of litter and waste receptacles and a street cleaning service. (ii) A welcoming and attractive village, achieved by the provision of floral displays throughout the year and street seating. (iii) A cohesive and happy community, achieved by the involvement of volunteer individuals and organisations in the delivery of activities. Can you demonstrate this? These benefits are demonstrated through ‘Best Kept Village’ awards achieved at local, national and international level over many years, through high occupancy of local retail units and through the demand for housing in Broughshane. They are also demonstrated by survey work and feedback from residents. Is any harm or possibility of harm outweighed by the benefit? There is no risk of harm from this purpose. Who is the benefit for? The charity’s beneficiaries are people living in and visiting Broughshane and its environs. Is there any private benefit? Is it incidental or necessary? It may be the case that local shops benefit from spend by visitors attracted to Broughshane by the charity’s activities. This benefit is incidental.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The organisation looks after the environmental community developments in the Broughshane and Slemish electoral wards in Mid & East Antrim Council area. The organisation is established to promote the benefit of the general public in Broughshane and its environs in Co. Antrim by the provision of civic amenities for the benefit of the public in an
effort to conserve and improve the natural environment and to provide recreational facilities in the area of benefit in an effort to promote rural regeneration for the benefit of the public.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Community development
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- Rural development
- Volunteer development
