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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£262.0K
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Spending
£304.2K
Public benefits
The trustees believe that the two purposes satisfy both elements of the public benefit requirements. Purpose 1: The direct benefit that flows from this purpose includes relieving the stress of pet owners who no longer want or are able to care for their pets, in particular horses and ponies. It also relieves the stress of the general public when
stray or neglected animals arrive with them which they can’t care for. These benefits are demonstrated through the work carried out to actively take in, care for and, where possible or practical, to re-home these unwanted and stray animals. We provide veterinary care, a re-homing service and a sanctuary, all of which is made known to the public so as to promote compassion and kindness. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the general public in Northern Ireland. A private benefit flowing from this purpose is the vet and the feed suppliers being paid for their input but this is incidental and a necessary part of carrying out the purpose. Purpose 2: The direct benefit that flows from this purpose includes the advancement of animal welfare, the promotion of the capacity of people for compassion by caring for injured or abandoned animals, the advancement of education, enhanced knowledge and understanding in young people through receiving an education and the effect of animals on human health and wellbeing. The encouragement of kindness to animals promotes compassion in people. The charity relies on and encourages volunteers from the general public to assist at the sanctuary with caring for the animals and volunteers are trained on how to care for animals compassionately. Whilst this provides a benefit to the animals themselves this is incidental to and a necessary part of carrying out this purpose. Crosskennan offers placements for schools and colleges, both mainstream and special needs and for those under the care of the Probation Board of Northern Ireland, the Youth Justice Agency and NIACRO (N I Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders). Crosskennan runs regular ‘Animals Helping People’ projects for groups and individuals with the aim of showing disadvantaged or marginalised young people how to channel their skills and energy in a positive direction. Young people learn to respect themselves, each other, the animals and their environment. Crosskennan also provides literature and gives talks in schools and clubs to help promote responsible animal ownership and care. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries are the general public living in Northern Ireland including young people from all areas and backgrounds. There is no private benefit that flows from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit making organisation for the advancement of animal welfare through the provision of a sanctuary, including care and rehabilitation of animals suffering from physical and mental abuse and/or neglect. They also provide education in matters pertaining to animal welfare, care and treatment. Crosskennan
has adopted a constitution, established a management committee and agreed policies and procedures. The organisation is funded by donations and fundraising. It has over 30 volunteers assisting in all areas, from fundraising to feeding, grooming etc. The organisation rescues, cares for and, where practical, rehomes unwanted, stray or neglected animals, especially horses and ponies. The organisation offers education and advises the general public on matters relating to animal welfare and especially equine welfare, being recognised a leader in that particular area. It encourages the general public to take a more humane and kind attitude towards animals and encourages the public to visit the sanctuary and meet and befriend the animals there.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of animal welfare
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Animal welfare
- Education/training
