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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£240.5K
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Spending
£218.6K
Public benefits
PROVISION OF MEALS ON WHEELS AND LUNCHEON CLUBS Activity Providing freshly cooked nutritious meals to the house bound in the own homes. Benefits Making sure older people have nutritious food and drinks is fundamental to their well-being and to reduce the possibility of health problems exacerbated by poor diet. ALCOHOL INFORMATION
GROUPS Benefits Strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol by older people is central to tackling harm at the individual level among those with alcohol-use disorders and other conditions caused by harmful abuse of alcohol have been proven to be helpful. RECREATIONAL: ACTIVITIES Activities/ Programmes: Bowls, New Age Kurling, Quizzes, Knitting, Line Dancing, Social Evening, Art, Sequence Dancing, Snooker, Billiards, Computers, Iphone/ I pad Classes, Story Telling, Afternoon Tea Dances, Art Exhibitions. Benefits Taking part in recreational activities, can improve older peoples’ well being. In fact, people who frequently take advantage of recreational activities report fewer visits to their GP and lower systolic blood pressures than those who don't. CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Programmes Arts and Crafts, Knitting, Quizzes, Benefits Creative activities can help to sharpen mental capacity, physical abilities and senses. Dancing gives older people an exciting excuse to move around, and by doing so improve their circulation. Cultural Events and Activities Activities/ Programmes: Ulster Scots, Cultural Bus Trips, Traditional Irish Ceilis, Phillipino Events Benefits Getting an older person involved in creative activities . Some older people especially those who have become isolated and lonely tend to separate themselves from society and they they have an opportunity to become more socially active while enjoying these pastimes. INTER-GENERATIONAL PROGRAMME Activities/ Programmes: “Hop, Skip and Jump” - Benefits: Instilling mutual respect between the younger and older generations. Older people have a sense of purpose as younger generation are learning from them - Inte-rgenerational programs bring together diverse groups and networks and help to dispel inaccurate and negative stereotypes. OPNW highlighted that 87.5% believe there is a problem with crime in their local area with anti-social behavior in the area including youth congregating near their homes. HOME/ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMMES Activities/ Programmes: Road, Home and Falls Information Talks, Distribution of Safety Devices, Distribution of Information, Fire Safety Checks (NIFRS) Benefits Older People are one of the most at risk road user groups. Increased awareness of hazards- Improved safety measures eg: Leads not lying astray, leaves brushed from paths, fire alarms tested, improved security devices on windows and doors. Helps maintain the ability to live independently and reduces the risk of falling and fracturing bones Older people are one of the groups of our population most vulnerable to accidents, particularly in and around the home and have the highest mortality rate and the most severe injuries LEISURE PROGRSAMME Activities/ Programmes: Bowls, New Age Kurling, Quizzes, Knitting, Line Dancing, Social Evening, Art, Sequence Dancing, Snooker, Billiards, Computers, Iphone/ I pad Classes, Story Telling, Afternoon Tea Dances, and Art Exhibitions. The provision of facilities to pursue darts, cards, snooker, billiards helps promote social interaction and attract older men who are more at risk of exclusion. Benefits: Potentially reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease, depression and other mental health issues long term social isolation.. Mental wellbeing is an important part of older peoples’ physical well-being. Participating in leisure and recreational activities can help better manage stress and reduce depression. (Please contact the Charity Commission to view the remainder of this statement).
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Befriending: Conferences: Carers’ Respite: Competitions: Campaigns: Entertainment: Helpline: Health Promoting: Hobbies: Intergenerational Programmes: Leisure Pursuits: Lunch Clubs: Meals on Wheels: Networking: Tours: Reminiscence Sessions: Recreation: Social Events: Social Day Care Therapeutic Activities: Home Safety: Road Safety: Tai Chi: Dancing:
( Line, Sequence, Irish, Scottish Tea Dances) Reflexology: New Age Kurling: Bowls: Signtonicity: Community Engagement Sessions: Walking Club: Quizzes: Billiards: Snooker: Gardening Club: Arts and Crafts. Computer Classes: Creative Activities:
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Older people
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Community development
- Cultural
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
