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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£4.9M
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Spending
£5.2M
Public benefits
The public benefits that flow from purpose (a) are: (i) increased efficiency and effectiveness of community and voluntary organisations, resulting in enhanced outcomes and service delivery and, consequently an improved quality of life for those who benefit from the work of these organisations; (ii) enhanced ability to provide advice and information
to statutory sector bodies and agencies, funders and others and to outline the needs of and exert a positive influence on the development of policy on community development. (b): (i) improved mental, physical and emotional well-being, leading to reduced hardship, stress and anxiety; (ii) improved self-care and self-help strategies; (iii) increased skills, knowledge and capacity to make healthier lifestyle choices; (iv) greater access to advice and information relating to health issues. The public benefit that flows from purpose (c) is a reduction in hardship, stress, anxiety and ill-health, leading to a better quality of life for the beneficiaries and consequent improvements in their health and well-being. (d): (i) enhanced educational attainment, capabilities and capacities among the beneficiaries and the acquisition of practical and transferable skills; (ii) increased self-awareness, confidence and resilience and the development of social and communication skills and abilities and an enhanced sense of purpose and fulfilment; (iii) enhanced knowledge about setting up social enterprises, resulting in increased levels of employment and better prospects of sustainable development; (iv) the provision of safe, stimulating and affordable childcare, assisting each child to develop their capabilities, competencies and understanding to their full potential, resulting in improved learning outcomes, personal development, social integration and emotional well-being; (v) early identification and support for children and young people with special or additional needs. (e): a reduction in social isolation, stress and anxiety and a consequent improvement in health, emotional well-being and resilience and a general improvement in the quality of life of the beneficiaries. (f): (i) increased opportunities for the public to access the arts as a result of an extended range of arts and cultural activities and events taking place; (ii) enhanced quality of life and sense of well-being through engagement with and participation in creative artistic events and activities; (iii) enhanced inclusion and access to cultural experiences, particularly among marginalised groups in society; (iv) renewed enthusiasm for and belief in the arts as a means of expression and fulfilment. (g): (i) opportunities to engage in social activities that bring people together and an increased sense of well-being and fulfilment; (ii) enhanced accessibility to free or affordable facilities and amenities; (iii) increased engagement in civic society and the local community; (iv) providing young people with attractive alternatives to anti-social and risk taking behaviours. (h): (i) raised awareness and understanding of, and empathy with, people from ethnic minorities or other religions, cultures and beliefs, leading to greater social cohesion and reduction in tension and conflict (ii) the cultivation of a sentiment in favour of peaceful community relations. The beneficiaries are the inhabitants of North Belfast and its environs. These benefits can be evidenced in records kept by various agencies and by the Trust with regard to courses completed, qualifications achieved and the progress of beneficiaries; independent and internal evaluations and reports of the work and impact of the Trust and of the groups and organisations assisted by the Trust; the findings of social attitude and community surveys; and feedback from the beneficiaries. No harm or private benefit arises from any of these purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Ashton Community Trust objectives is to advance community development by providing facilities and amenities for and support and assistance to, community and voluntary groups and organisations. Advance health and well-being, relieve poverty, advance education, relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship
or other disadvantage, advance the arts, culture and heritage, provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for reaction and other leisure time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said residents and finally to promote religious and racial harmony, equality and diversity.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Adult training
- Asylum seekers/refugees
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Community safety/crime prevention
- Ethnic minorities
- Ex-offenders and prisoners
- General public
- Interface communities
- Learning disabilities
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Victim support
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Disability
- Economic development
- Education/training
- Grant making
- Playgroup/after schools
- Relief of poverty
- Urban development
- Welfare/benevolent
- Youth development
