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Public benefits
The Breakthrough Trust meets the Public Benefit Requirement by providing support to charitable organisations which are directly involved in providing benefits to the public. The benefits which flow from the charitable purposes of the Trust include: 1 In the case of the prevention or relief of poverty, we support the relief of the poor through
debt counselling, money management training and the provision of grants, clothing and food which results in the relief of hunger, ability of beneficiaries to better manage debt, improved living conditions and generally minimising the stress caused by poverty. These benefits will be evidenced by improved conditions of life and improved debt management by beneficiaries. 2 In the case of advancement of education, we support enhanced knowledge and understanding in orphaned children (and some adults) who receive an education which results in increased intellectual development and self esteem of individual beneficiaries as they develop new skills, knowledge and capabilities. These benefits will be evidenced through better exam results and progression to further studies with beneficiaries being ultimately better equipped to secure employment, and succeed in their careers. 3 In the case of advancement of religion, we support the adoption of a new lifestyle which encourages people to be good citizens as a direct result of the individual beneficiaries' moral development. These benefits will be evidenced through reduced crime rates. 4 In the case of the advancement of community development, provision of clean water and basic shelter enabling survival and rebuilding of communities affected by natural disasters which results in improved community life as individuals have access to basic amenities and can join together to work on rebuilding their community. These benefits will be evidenced through improved conditions of life for all in the community, together with increased confidence and capacity and greater social cohesion within the community. The beneficiaries will be individuals within communities throughout the world who benefit from projects funded by the Trust. We do not consider there to be any private benefit or harm flowing from any of the above purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Breakthrough Trust receives funds from donors which it passes on to a wide range of charitable organisations. The Trust makes donations to organisations that are involved in at least one of the following four charitable activities: 1. The prevention or relief of poverty. The Trust carefully selects other charities known to be effective in
preventing and/or relieving poverty. One such organisation is Christians Against Poverty, a national debt counselling charity, who provide debt counselling services, money management courses and job clubs for the unemployed. 2. The advancement of education. The Trust supports charities who are involved in advancing education, particularly in third world countries. An example would be Educate The Orphans, a small charity working in Kenya providing food and education to destitute children. 3. The advancement of Religion. The Trust supports a number of Christian organisations that are involved in missionary and outreach activities. For example, the Salvation Army. 4. The Advancement of Community Development. The Trust grants funding to organisations involved in community development in third world countries. One of these organisations is Tear Fund, who invest in communities affected by natural disasters and in famine relief. All projects which the Trust fund are personally selected by the trustees and have a proven track record in their field of expertise so that we can be sure that the monies go to the intended beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Overseas/developing countries
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Education/training
- Grant making
