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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£39.7K
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Spending
£51.2K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from these purposes are: the assurance and comfort of having access to health professionals and volunteers with experience of dealing and caring for sufferers and also the provision of respite care. This may reduce stress and anxiety. The benefits are evidenced through: comments at annual general meetings, and
feedback from members across our branches about the caring nature of the organisation and the nature of activities provided. The purposes of our charity are purely beneficial and no harm may occur. The charity’s beneficiaries are: those suffering from Parkinson’s and their carers regardless of age, ethnic origin, ability, belief or political affiliation recognizing the value of our many differences, by promoting their health and wellbeing; involving local people in support in their area; carrying out and helping, encouraging and supporting the local population who have Parkinson’s and their carers by working with statutory and non-statutory agencies. The only private benefit flowing from this purpose is members will benefit from being involves in learning and better understanding and general advancement of the diverse effects of Parkinson’s and making this knowledge available to everyone through information events and regular monthly meetings. Further private benefit to the board members and local branch officials is to be gained in organizing our programme of events and in governance and financial activities. This is incidental and necessary because of our caring role.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Our charity has been in existence for 4 years and during that time we have: (1) endeavoured to meet the social health and wellbeing of Parkinson's sufferers and their carers; (2) Organised a series of monthly meetings and outings to help bring them companionship and friendship; (3) Provided a programme of respite care where a carer can be relieved
of caring for a few hours each week; (4) Provided information, advice and education.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Counselling/support
- Welfare/benevolent
