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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£21.5K
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Spending
£28.8K
Public benefits
- The beneficiaries of volunteering and training opportunities will be the inhabitants of Dungiven and district, some of whom are actively involved with and actively supporting the work of DRC. - The direct benefits which flow from the provision of volunteering opportunities and training will give the inhabitants of Dungiven and district an
appreciation of arts and art work, improve their social skills, confidence and mental well being. The members and volunteers of DRC who are also inhabitants of Dungiven will develop skills in organising and managing groups, time management, mentoring and supporting others, I.T., planning, monitoring and evaluating projects, financial management. - Direct benefits will be evidenced by the feedback from participants, from evaluation surveys carried out by DRC, where deadlines are met and paper work submitted in a timely manner, development and growth of DRC. - No harm can be identified. - Private benefit may be gained through the skills achieved which are necessary to the success of meeting the purposes of DRC. - The beneficiaries of contact meetings with voluntary and statutory organisations to improve the services and facilities for the public benefit will be inhabitants of the Dungiven and district who are actively involved with and supporting the work of DRC. - The direct benefits which flow from this purpose will give the inhabitants of Dungiven and district a greater knowledge of the other voluntary/community groups in the area through attendance at Rural Partnership monthly meetings and Roe Valley Community Network meetings and better links with statutory bodies to develop the village and improve its infrastructure. An improved visual environment in the village and a more cohesive community. - Direct benefits will be evidenced by putting the learning into practice and evaluating the effects. - No harm can be identified - Private benefit may be gained through increased knowledge and self development.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Dungiven Regeneration Club (DRC) organises and runs classes and workshops in Arts & Crafts to the wider Dungiven community. All classes and workshops enable people from various backgrounds to come together where they can respect and support each other. Being mindful of the high unemployment in the area and the financial impact this has on families
DRC ensures that class fees are reasonable. Classes and workshops are not only held in Dungiven Village but also in the outlying areas to enable those from rural, isolated areas avail of them. All upcoming events including classes are advertised in local papers, church bulletins, shops, flyers, community centres and social media. Regular meetings are held for members to share ideas, evaluate effectiveness and further development and increase membership. In addition to the Classes and workshops the future projects include open day, coffee morning, provide a centrally located premise for locals and visitors to drop in to view the range of Arts & Crafts being produced locally which will also have a positive impact on the area regeneration.Our premises are also available to members of the community to come together as a craft club.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- General public
- Mental health
- Older people
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Human rights/equality
- Rural development
- Volunteer development
