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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£845.0K
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Spending
£857.1K
Public benefits
Purpose 1: The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal function of the Charity is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the work of The Cathedral of St. Anne, Belfast (“the Cathedral”) the whole mission of the Church pastoral, evangelistic, social and
ecumenical. Being open to and engaging with society as a whole and offering support for those needing help are fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of Christianity. As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, the Charity has custody of property and of records, materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious heritage and maintenance of which is undertaken by the Charity. The Charity was established to take over the whole or any part of the real and personal property now belonging to or hereafter to be acquired by the Cathedral vested in Trustees for the said Cathedral or otherwise, and to undertake the carrying out of the trusts affecting the same; Public Benefit: Expression of the precepts of the Christian religion through engagement with general public, and particularly the disadvantaged, sick, elderly and the young is a public benefit. This can be evidenced through increased social integration and pastoral care delivered at the point of need. The benefits of participation in Church life include enjoyment of public worship, giving and receiving of pastoral ministry, improved understanding of the values relating to civic engagement, community cohesion and engagement between diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through the Church’s ministry of teaching. The benefits from the custodial role, include provision and preservation of archive records, public enjoyment of cultural and historic buildings and artefacts such as church plate, furnishings and materials, [promoting increased knowledge, awareness and understanding of their historical significance], and overall improved appreciation of longstanding Christian heritage. Purpose 2: The conservation, maintenance and improvement of the fabric and contents of the Cathedral; Public Benefit: Direct benefits of this purpose include increased knowledge, awareness and understanding of the historical significance of the Cathedral and its artefacts whilst also preserving and improving the Cathedral for future generations as a prime location for key ecumenical and civic services. Purpose 3: The provision, promotion and encouragement of music at the Cathedral; Public Benefit: Direct benefits of this purpose include increased knowledge and awareness of music and promotion of individual feelings of contentment, happiness and enjoyment particularly amongst children and young people. Purpose 4: The development, maintenance and operation of facilities within the precincts of the Cathedral; Public Benefit: Direct benefits of this purpose include promoting engagement of the community in all auspices of the Cathedral and improving the moral compass of society as a whole. Purpose 5: The improvement and enhancement of the Cathedral, its fabric and ground and any other land owned or leased by the Cathedral and the provision of new facilities and equipment of general benefit to the Cathedral and the community served by the Cathedral; Public Benefit: Direct benefits of this purpose include improvement in family life and relationships which stimulates feelings of community engendering a more caring moral society as whole. Purpose 6: such other exclusively charitable purposes according to the law of Northern Ireland for the benefit of the public and connected with the Cathedral as the Trustees may from time to time decide. Public Benefit: This purpose allows for the future-proofing of the charity to allow the Trustees to continue to develop and potentially provide other direct benefits relating to the Cathedral which are exclusively charitab
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
• The Cathedral is a living place where a daily cycle of worship is maintained and where visitors are welcomed as tourists, pilgrims, regular worshippers, or those who seek a quiet place to ponder alone. • It is unique in the Anglican Communion in that it serves two dioceses – Connor and Down & Dromore. As a result the Cathedral has 2 Bishops.
• The Cathedral also has a ministry and rich tradition of hosting services for charities, associations and organisations. All services hosted are "Cathedral services", and acts of worship which maintain the standards of the Cathedral and uphold the purposes of the group and the nature of the celebration. • It is an important historical building containing important visual artworks including mosaics, carved stonework, and many fine stained glass windows, as well as the carefully sourced marble tiles on floor and walls and delicate wood carvings, not to mention lovely needlework in both cushions and kneelers, most of which was done by members of the Cathedral community. • The Cathedral also houses a significant records archive accessed by many when researching their genealogy, or for other research purposes • The Cathedral is home to a music department in which since 2012 new choirs have been formed, new facilities created, and buses for transporting have been purchased. Over 70 singers take part in the life of the music department each week. The cathedral is committed to having a high standard of sacred choral and organ music at its services, and also to providing an excellent musical education to its choristers and others. To this end, the cathedral has entered into partnerships with 3 schools in north Belfast, to create a new type of 'choir school' It is the aim of the music department to enhance the life of each school with music, and to give all the children in each school access to excellent singing-based musical tuition, and to encourage membership of the cathedral choirs to those who might not otherwise consider it.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Interface communities
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Grant making
- Heritage/historical
- Religious activities
- Volunteer development
