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Kilkeel Orange Hall Committee

  • Status

    Received: 16 days late

  • Income

    £8.6K

  • Spending

    £9.1K

Charity no. 103799 Date registered. 03/11/2015

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 Centre from the organisational bodies. This

purpose does not lead to any harm. The benefit is for all inhabitants within the environs of Aughnahoory, Kilkeel, Moyad, Derryogue, Maghereagh, Ballinran and Magheramurphy. A private benefit flowing from this is that a trustee or family member may use the Centre 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, also through feedback generated from the activities laid on by the organisation. The purpose does not lead to any harm. These benefits are for all residents within the Aughnahoory,Kilkeel,Moyad Derryogue, Maghereagh, Ballinran and Magheramurphy area. Private benefits from these are purely incidental and necessary to any group member, as family members of all can avail of any opportunities arising. 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 Aughnahoory,Kilkeel,Moyad Derryogue, Maghereagh, Ballinran and Magheramurphy 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

Kilkeel Orange Hall Committee is a community-based organisation. KOHC aim to provide a good range of services and activities for our community in isolated rural and fishing community. Activities aim to provide social interaction and learning opportunities for all sections of the community of all ages. We provide facilities for social, recreational

and educational activity. Education & training facilitated includes life long learning and community capacity programmes. We have been able to give the local community the opportunity to learn new skills and improve existing skills. We meet identified community needs through community development initiatives. All programmes are delivered through the principle of equality, in an effort to advance education and to preserve the environment and heritage within the area. The group deliver cultural programmes. Our objective is to improve the overall well being of our local community and to provide a fun, learning experience and build strong community relations. In recent years the organisation has aimed to tackle rural poverty and rural isolation.

The charity’s classifications

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

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • Men
  • Older people
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Arts
  • Community development
  • Cultural
  • Education/training
  • Heritage/historical
  • Volunteer development

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 September 2018

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Charitable purposes

2. THE PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY ARE: (I) The relief of need and the advancement of Education of the inhabitants of the Wider Mourne area and its environs in Aughnahoory,Kilkeel,Moyad Derryogue, Maghereagh, Ballinran and Magheramurphy.(hereinafter described as “the area of benefit") without distinction of age, sex, race, disability, political, religious or other opinion. It will do so 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; (II) To advance knowledge and appreciation of the Ulster-Scots language and culture and to encourage understanding and acceptance of all indigenous cultures to the area of benefit

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 3 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

  • Tel: 07837207327

Public address

  • Mr David Hanna, Kilkeel Orange Hall, 53 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4BH

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Neil Cousins
Mr David Hanna
Mrs Lorna Ballance

List of regions

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