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Finnard Rural Development Association

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Overdue: 95 days

Charity no. 103492 Date registered. 25/02/2016

Public benefits

Purpose One The direct benefit flowing from this, is a safe and neutral facility for residents of the said area of benefit to use for meetings or training courses with various educational or government bodies. The benefit is evidenced by word of mouth from the attendees and feedback after using the hall from the organisational bodies. This purpose

does not lead to any harm. The benefit is for all inhabitants within the environs of Finnard and Rathfriland area. A private benefit flowing from this is that a trustee or family member may use the hall in same manner as all other residents, this is purely incidental and necessary, so that the benefit is available to all. Another direct benefit is a united community which has come together as one to achieve its targets. Further benefits is a more vibrant and inclusive society via the educational programmes and recreational activities. These benefits are evidenced through the diverse set up within the organisation. The purpose does not lead to any harm. These benefits are for all residents within the Finnard and Rathfriland area. Private benefits from these are purely incidental and necessary to any group member, as family members of all can avail of any opportunities arsing. Purpose Two The direct benefit flowing from this a more informed society and healthier community lifestyle, giving them a better standard of living conditions and environment. This is evidenced by feedback both qualitative and quantitative. This benefit is for all within the Finnard and Rathfriland community. The private benefit for Group members is in line with the rest of the community, which is gaining a healthier lifestyle, and being better informed, this is purely incidental and necessary so that the benefit is available to all.

What your organisation does

? Provide or secure the provision of social services educational and recreational facilities and practical assistance for residents within the area of benefit. ? To establish a Community Development Initiative and to co-operate with other relevant organisations in the promotion of activities by the Association and its constituent bodies in

furtherance of the above objectives.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training
  • General public
  • Older people

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Cultural
  • Education/training
  • Rural development

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2021

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Charitable purposes

The Association is established to: -To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Finnard and Rathfriland Area and its environs (hereinafter described as “the area of benefit”) without distinction of age, sex, race, political, religious or other opinion and will so do by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of the social welfare, education, recreation or other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; -To advance knowledge and appreciation of the Ulster-Scots music, language and culture and to encourage understanding and acceptance of all indigenous cultures to the area of benefit.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 12 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • William Mitchell, 38 Ballykeel Rd, Rathfriland, Newry, Co Down, N Ireland, BT34 5AZ

Trustee board

Trustee
Keith Hamilton
Mrs Diane Graham
Mrs Eleanor Henning
Mrs Sharon Magowan
Mr John Magowan
Mrs Andrea Barr
Mrs Allison Niblock
Mr William Niblock
Mr Rodney Hamilton
William Mitchell
Mrs Audrey Henning
Mrs Sally Ann Magowan

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • Newry, Mourne And Down District Council