Kinallen Flute Band LOL 247

Public benefits

1. The advancement of citizenship or community development: The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include giving local people facilities to improve their conditions of life. There are opportunities to learn and reduce social isolation in our rural community and build community spirit and relations. These benefits will be demonstrated

through increased numbers of residents attending the events organised by Kinallen Flute Band LOL 247. 2. The advancement of education: The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the opportunity for young people to learn all aspects of musicianship, music and flute band culture. The young people will widen their skills and knowledge in various areas. These benefits will be demonstrated through post evaluation forms completed by members. 3. The advancement of culture: The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include providing and being involved in events in connection with the music and flute band culture. These benefits will be demonstrated through attendance at events held by the Flute Band and evaluation forms from the same. None of the purposes will lead to harm. For all three of the purposes, the charity’s beneficiaries are people living in Kinallen and the surrounding rural countryside. In relation to the three purposes, the only private benefit flowing from this purpose is the Band’s programme of ongoing training that a trustee may attend in relation to good governance, finance etc. Through this training trustees gain skills and expertise which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

The Band provides an opportunity for the local community to get involved with history and traditional Protestant values. The Band plays music at its annual parade held in Dromore, Co Down in addition to playing at weekends across the province. The Band also raises funds for various charities.