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This charity was removed from the register on 16 Sep 2024
Public benefits
Public Benefit Statement:- The benefits that flow from the purposes statement are:- 1. The opportunity for any member of the public to discuss with volunteers all aspects of the Christian faith. Such discussion can assist in helping the public understand Christian beliefs and result in an increase of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control all of which are a benefit to the individual and society. 2. Funding via monies provided or “gifts in kind” is used to provide “food banks” and “second hand furniture” which assists those on limited benefits or those caught in poverty to meet their food needs which leads to a healthier lifestyle and/or furnish their house to a reasonable standard at low initial outlay. 3. Administrative and financial services are provided to assist the immigrant community in particular with Job Applications and advice on how to navigate the bureaucracy which is part of society's infrastructure. This means people that avail of these services are able to navigate the system at a much quicker pace and settle into the society quicker which in turns decreases their dependence on social services and reduces their frustration level or increases their understanding of how the system works. 4. Pastoral care takes the form of one to one consultations and late evening outreach ministries. These activities help to combat social and dependency/addiction issues, provide points of contact for further help and assist with decreasing despair and despondency which many in our society suffer from. 5. Support and training is provided through classes for learning English and recreational activities on a weekly basis. These activities help assist with integration into the community which benefits the individual and helps combat loneliness, helplessness, isolation and fear. These benefits can be demonstrated from the number of people attending the thrift shop, those in receipt of food aid, attending English classes, attending basketball training and pastoral outreach events held weekly. There is limited potential to harm to some of our volunteers but occasionally those with addictions can become violent, however this seldom happens and volunteers are trained to deal with this.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The activities of the organisation are as follows:- 1. The operation of a Charity shop which sells second hand furniture, has a food bank and also acts as a point of social interface. 2. Operates a late night ministry on the streets of Portadown. 3. Operates a children’s club and adult outreach ministry. 4. Teaches English to
Foreign Nationals. 5. Runs Basketball training/classes.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- General public
- Language community
- Unemployed/low income
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- General charitable purposes
- Relief of poverty
- Religious activities
- Welfare/benevolent
- Youth development
Charitable purposes
The objects of the Charity shall be to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Mission Statement of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and to support individuals and organisations engaged in such work mainly but not exclusively by:- 3.1 The provision of financial support. 3.2 The provision of administrative and financial services. 3.3 The provision of pastoral care, support and training.