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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£117.8K
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Spending
£114.4K
Public benefits
With an island of Ireland focus, the overall purpose of the ICLRD is the advancement of education by the increase of knowledge in and understanding of the integrated social, physical, economic and environmental planning of areas and communities using evidence-based and collaborative working techniques. This is achieved through carrying out
research at different spatial scales on integrated sustainable development and the subsequent dissemination of results; promoting knowledge and skills development through capacity building, training and mentoring programmes with communities and communities of interest; advancing public education through networks and fora that support inter-disciplinary collaboration around the enhancement, improvement, rehabilitation and conservation/protection of places; and contributing to peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland by providing stakeholders with the relevant tools to support evidence-informed policy-making and decision-taking. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose includes promotion of knowledge, learning, capacity and awareness of all-island and cross-border opportunities both within and between different communities of interest leading to evidence-informed policy and practice, improved inter-disciplinary working and, ultimately, to more appropriate and integrated development in places, which both preserves and protects the environment whilst achieving sustainable economic growth and revitalisation. Benefits are evidenced through feedback and testimonials on how the learning is used to adapt practices, inform processes and transfer knowledge, and project evaluation. There is no harm from our purpose. The charity’s beneficiaries are local government officials, elected members and community development groups in both Northern Ireland and Ireland; with opportunities to widen this to include central and regional government officials as appropriate. Private Benefit A private benefit flowing from this purpose is the increase in knowledge, skills and understanding of both the ICLRD research community and the communities of interest we work with. These skills and knowledge may be transferable to other situations which will lead to private benefit but this is incidental and necessary because of the need for the research community to develop their offering and expertise, and for individuals to build their skills and knowledge to ensure better and more integrated sustainable development of communities and places. A private benefit to trustees may arise from their engagement in a support role to the delivery of programmes – the benefit being in both knowledge gained and in financial payment for their contributions. This benefit is incidental and deemed appropriate when the expertise they offer is not readily available elsewhere and where involvement of the trustee will significantly enhance the programme of work – thus increasing the benefit provided to our beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The ICLRD provides independent research, planning analysis and a range of international experience to assist policy-makers, practitioners, local officials and community groups in promoting good local and regional planning as part of the processes of peace building and conflict resolution, and in achieving greater social and economic cohesion. The
Centre: Provides independent, joined-up research, thinking and policy advice to local governments, communities and central agencies on cross-border and all-island spatial planning issues (economic development, transport, community planning, housing, environmental management, community resilience, service provision, etc); Undertakes case study research to evaluate and develop good practice models; Offers capacity building training and animation programmes for local, regional and national government actors which can, occasionally, also involve community groups and the private sector; Acts as a catalyst and conduit to bring relevant actors, North and South, together to work on common goals through the formation of networks or inter-agency working groups - for example, community groups and local governments in the identification and roll-out of local development initiatives; Publishes identified good practices and strategic policy advice, and acts as a repository for key documents; and Hosts workshops and fora on key spatial planning and development themes, and promotes international co-operation and good practice exchanges. Through this range of activities, the ICLRD promotes integrated regional development and fosters cross-border and inter-regional co-operation.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Research/evaluation
- Rural development
- Urban development
