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Newtownards Sea Cadets

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £11.5K

  • Spending

    £6.4K

Charity no. 103999 Date registered. 02/10/2015

Public benefits

PUBLIC BENEFITS STATEMENT Purpose: to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme. a. The purpose of this organisation is to promote the development of young people

in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme. b. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include: i. Improved the physical health of young people ii. Embedding life skills into young people through nautical themed activities iii. Young people attain qualifications through provision of education, training, learning opportunities and resources iv. Increased community cohesion and social interaction c. These benefits are evidenced through: i. Increased sea cadet numbers ii. Numbers of sea cadets on training courses iii. Number of sea cadets obtaining training qualifications iv. Record of Achievements for sea cadets v. Number of persons using cadet forums vi. Research vii. Increased partnership opportunities to enhance sea cadets experience d. The purpose of our charity may lead to the following harm. In organising activities there is a risk of harm or injury on the activities provided. We can show that this harm is outweighed by the benefits through appropriate risk assessments carried out. e. The charity’s beneficiaries are young people aged between 10 and 18 years of age throughout Northern Ireland. f. The only private benefit flowing from this purpose is that volunteers can obtain training qualifications and skills which are transferable to other settings however, this private benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure that benefits are provided to our beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

We offer young people a structured environment in which to develop. We provide access to young people to education and training in a wide range of areas which may include but are not exclusively: sailing (inshore and offshore), paddle sports, power boating, seamanship, navigation, marine engineering, cooking, music, first aid, drill, piping, public

services. We provide opportunities for young people to obtain a range of qualifications some of which are nationally accredited and recognised. We promote good citizenship through community involvement.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Volunteers
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Education/training
  • Sport/recreation
  • Volunteer development
  • Youth development

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2022

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Charitable purposes

To promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 6 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 6 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr Thomas Somerville, The Army Reserve Centre, Crawfordsburn Road, County Down, BT23 4EA

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Thomas Somerville
Mrs Claire Bajko
Mrs Anne-Marie Hastings
Mrs Alison Mccurley
Mrs Meclaira Enteka
Mrs Laura Gray

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland