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Public benefits
The Group is established to promote the welfare of the aged in any manner deemed by law to be charitable. To provide a range of facilities for older people living in the Larne area delivering social recreational and health related activities among people aged 55 or over in the Larne area and in particular: a) promote the welfare of the aged in any
manner deemed by law to be charitable (b) to organise such specific services and activities for the well being of older people as are desirable (c) provide information for older people and those interested in the welfare of older people (d) to focus attention on the needs of and services available for older people by helping promote research, exhibitions, and training courses (e) to bring together representation of local voluntary agencies, statutory bodies in furtherance of the above (f) promote where necessary and comply with the NI Vulnerable Persons Act. Our organisation helps the public who avail of our services by combating isolation, loneliness and gives those who attend a purpose and interest. They meet friends, discuss various issues relating to social and monetary interest. Information is passed on. New Government guidelines and changes can be discussed and information given if needed. 25 people attended the walking group. They reported that it helped to alleviate their loneliness. They reported they really enjoyed meeting with each other and the physical activity played a large part in their well being. 30 – 40 people attended the knitting group afternoon. They reported that during that time they discussed all aspects of knitting and crochet. They discussed their problems and benefit of knitting. The group discussed and decided what charities they would choose to support by knitting various items eg hats for the sailors and soldiers overseas, fun hats for smoothies for Sainsburys charities. They all benefitted from the social aspect of mixing, sharing and caring. 15 – 20 people ‘drop in’ each morning. They reported they were glad to get out of their homes to combat the loneliness and the group helps their mental and physical health through sharing problems and general chart. Forms are filled in if needed re partners going into nursing homes requiring their finances and benefits t be sorted. There are all sorts of financial problems that the elderly experience. These benefits will be evidenced through • Feedback from clients whom we have helped • Personal thanks • Information passed from our clients to third parties who then come and receive help The purposes of our charity will not lead to any harm. The charity’s beneficiaries are the members who attend our various activities. The only private benefit flowing from the purpose is we reach out to third parties eg someone goes on the group holiday/Christmas activity/outing who does not attend any of the weekly activities. This is incidental and necessary because it is the overall aim of our organisation to reach out to the elderly in the community.
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Age Concern, Larne provides for the elderly people of Larne: • a 'drop in centre' Monday - Friday 10 am - 12 noon offering 'chat and a cuppa' • help, advice and signposting 10 am-12 noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday on various issues such as housing, insurance, personal alarms, pensions • payment of home insurance for people who do not have a
cheque book • a knitting group every Tuesday afternoon 2 pm - 4 pm • walking Soup every Tuesday morning to areas in Larne, Carrickfergus, Whitehead and Ballyclare • group summer holiday each year to England, Scotland or Wales • Christmas Dinner every year in a local hotel • day trips in summer to various places in Northern Ireland
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- 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
- General public
- Older people
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Disability
- General charitable purposes
