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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£2.5M
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Spending
£2.3M
Public benefits
Abbeyfield Belfast Society exists to provide public benefit through its Objects as follows: Object a)- To provide and maintain (or assist in providing and maintaining) housing and homes suitable to be used by elderly persons and to manage such accommodation for the general wellbeing of residents Benefits from this object include: Safe, secure,
maintained, staffed and modified living accommodation to 'enable' frail elderly residents to ‘live independent lives' for as long as is possible. Provision of a home from home for elderly people within a supported sheltered environment, ensuring residents are given time, consideration, living areas and accommodation that best meet the needs of individuals wishing to live independently and enjoy life. Development of friendship and companionship with other residents, staff and volunteers. Enabling residents to remain living within their own community, where possible, depending on house vacancies within that community. Provision of safe facilities on a 24 hour basis, 365 days per annum, to 'ensure' that vulnerable older people feel safe in their homes in an Abbeyfield house. Provision of accommodation that welcomes relatives, friends and other visitors to residents - promoting a home from home 'feel'. Demonstrated through: Feedback from residents through one to one review meetings, group discussions, and surveys. There is no harm flowing from this object. Object b) - To provide (or assist in providing) amenities and services for the benefit of elderly persons residing in that accommodation or elsewhere. Benefits include:- Support to enable 'continued independent living' for elderly residents e.g. help with cooking, cleaning and laundry. Education, information, entertainment and participation in 'stimulating and participative' events and activities (within an Abbeyfield house and externally organised trips, activities and events). Volunteer support and companionship through befriending activities and relationships, 'ensuring' that residents have people to rely on for engagement and friendship. Well trained and professional support staff and house managers-to 'quality assure' living conditions, service provision and development for residents, so residents can feel supported, safe, stimulated and enthused. Demonstrated through: Feedback from residents through one to one review meetings, group discussions and surveys. There is no harm flowing from this object. Object c) To promote in society at large an awareness and understanding of the needs of the elderly population and encourage local communities to engage with meeting those needs including providing opportunities for individuals companies and organisations to participate in the work of the Society. Benefits include: - Raised awareness in Society of the needs of elderly people and how those needs are met by the charity, e.g. specific projects, listening to older people through routine and organised information gathering, undertaking primary and secondary research, information giving and use of a range of communication channels for wider influence e.g. website, social media, press, media and local representatives. Commissioning services/training from other agencies to 'assist better understanding of residents changing needs' e.g. dementia, accident prevention, hearing loss. Engagement with other organisations and individuals to 'better understand and meet the challenges of older age', developing and maximising the benefits of volunteering and volunteer placements. Demonstrated through: Feedback from residents through one to one review meetings, group discussions and surveys. There is no harm flowing from this object. Public element- who is the benefit for? The Society’s services are normally available to persons aged 65 and above, as per its allocations and lettings policy. Thus the charity provides public benefit - through each Object to a group of society who need that benefit for the relief of those in n
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Society’s Mission is: ‘To enhance the quality of life for older people The Society’s Vision is: ‘To become the provider of choice for sheltered housing and support to best meet the needs of older people’. Through the delivery of its objects the charity undertakes the following- Under Object a) Provision of houses that are designed,
furnished/decorated and modified to enable elderly people to live a happy, involved, and independent life in an environment that is a home from home. Ensuring that residents have an environment that can enable both privacy and companionship where required - with private space and community areas. Under Object b) Provision of a range of amenities, activities, information and communication mechanisms to enable residents to have an interesting and stimulating environment. Volunteers assist residents through provision of support and befriending. Under Object c) Through promotional plans and actions many issues affecting older people - particularly isolation and loneliness- are highlighted by the charity to the wider society - including policymakers, funding organisations, political representatives, advocacy organisations, media, press, social media and public. Major awareness raising events are held and promoted e.g. launch of Annual Report, and along with the social media strategy key messages are reported. These include the challenges facing elderly people - within an ageing population, the need for societal awareness, the desire of many older people to live independent lives, and the role of the Society in providing housing, services, companionship and life-enhancing opportunities and experiences for older people.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Older people
How the charity works
- Accommodation/housing
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Volunteer development
