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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£845.8K
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Spending
£846.0K
Public benefits
(a)The promotion for the public benefit of urban regeneration in the Colin area and the surrounding catchment areas in Belfast and the city of Lisburn (the “area of benefit”), an area of social and economic deprivation, by all or any of the following means:1. the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit; 2.the relief of unemployment
among women in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment;3.the advancement of education, training or retraining and providing unemployed women with work experience; 4.the creation of training and employment opportunities for women by the provision of workspace, buildings and/or land for use on favourable terms; 5.the provision of recreational facilities for women or those who by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities; The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are improvements in the social/economic circumstances of women/children living in the area of benefit including a reduction in food/fuel poverty, increased levels of employment, greater access to training and education programmes/guidance, more local job creation and stronger participation of all age groups. This promotes neighbourhood renewal, resilience and healthier communities. These benefits are demonstrated through member’s feedback, quarterly/annual activity reports and outcomes based evaluation. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are all women and children. A private benefit to trustees may arise if the knowledge they gain as a trustee to good governance and urban regeneration is transferable to another setting. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to the beneficiaries. (b)To provide encouragement and practical support services to existing and new women’s groups in the area of benefit so as to increase their efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their charitable aims; The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is that knowledge and skills are transferred to support women’s groups in the area of benefit, increasing levels of skills and capacity to achieve their charitable aims. Evidence to demonstrate this benefit will be the sustainability of women's activity within the area of benefit. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are all women and children. There is no private benefit arising from this purpose.(c) To develop the capacity and skills of women in the area of benefit in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is that through developing a self-help model, women are supported to build their capacity and skills to identify their needs and to develop services to meet their distinct needs. The evidence to demonstrate this benefit is provided from members’ feedback, increased representation on community forums/networks, quarterly/annual monitoring and activity reports. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are all women. There is no private benefit arising from this purpose. (d)To promote social inclusion, equality of opportunity and good relations across all diversity strands, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion and disability and to encourage diversity. The direct benefit which flows from this purpose is that the women’s centre will contribute to the development of a more inclusive, equitable and diverse society through delivery of good relations programmes. This will increase local understanding and acceptance of diversity. These benefits are demonstrated through greater inclusivity and diversity within the membership/community. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are all women and children. There is no private benefit arising from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Support Services for Women and Families, including crisis intervention and programmes/activities; Children’s Services for 0-16yrs including Daycare, Creche, Young Girls’ Groups and programmes/activities; Training and Education including personal development and adult learning programmes, guidance and support; Sustainable Living Services including
Food/Oil poverty, diet, nutrition/environmental programmes and activities for all ages; Women’s Empowerment and development including empowerment and community development/community relations programmes, active citizenship and volunteering;
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Asylum seekers/refugees
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Community safety/crime prevention
- Ethnic minorities
- Older people
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Community enterprise
- Counselling/support
- Economic development
- Education/training
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- Gender
- Human rights/equality
- Playgroup/after schools
- Relief of poverty
- Volunteer development
- Welfare/benevolent
- Youth development
