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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£135.1K
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Spending
£102.8K
Public benefits
Purpose The purpose of Carnlough Community Association is to advance community development and active citizenship by providing a range of services and programmes which have been evidenced as need by the community through consultations etc. What are the benefits? The benefits would include the increased development of skills, a better quality of
life for beneficiaries, enhanced independence, reduction of isolation, providing a safer, cleaner place to live. Also a more cohesive Carnlough. Who are the beneficiaries? The beneficiaries of Carnlough Community Association are the inhabitants of the Carnlough area How can the benefits this be demonstrated This can be demonstrated through the numbers of people recorded as using our services including the older people’s luncheon club, bowling club, summer schemes, community events etc. These programmes themselves promote health and well-being in all ages, reduce isolation and increase skills. Evidence is also provided through our quarterly newsletters which highlighting information regarding all of the services delivered and the current and future programmes being facilitated by the group. We also complete evaluation forms for all of the programmes that we deliver and keep records of all programmes holding the records for a seven year period based on the needs of funders. Is there any harm or potential for Harm? We have looked at each element of our organisation and we believe there is no risk of harm Does anyone receive private benefits? There is no other private benefits.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The organisation provides offers a drop in community facility which provides information and support to local residents. We also have a weekly luncheon club which caters for 50-60 senior citizens per week. We provide a healthy 3 course meal and invite other agencies such as PSNI, Fires Service, Age NI etc. as well as delivering complimentary
therapies. We also deliver 70 Easter fruit baskets, and 70 Keep warm packs in October to the most vulnerable in our area. There is also a senior citizens Christmas dinner held annually. We have a twice weekly bowling club which targets all ages within the community which encourages excercise and an opportunity to socialise. Throughout the year we host a number of family community events, including arts and craft days, family fun days, and children’s Christmas party. Additionally we run an annual 2 week summer scheme for over 45 children age 4-12 years of age, offering a range of activities and trips. We regularly engage local people and other organisations in a range of environmental projects and village clean-ups. The organisation facilitates a village forum within the area to discuss local issues, though this we engage local businesses, statutory, voluntary and community organisations. We also actively engage with our local Housing Executive acting as a voice for the tenants who live in the Carnlough area. We have 50 volunteers who provide support for all of the events and programmes that run annually.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Community safety/crime prevention
- General public
- Older people
- Tenants
How the charity works
- Community development
