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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£21.7K
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Spending
£25.9K
Public benefits
Purposes a) To prevent or provide relief from poverty for former police officers who are disabled, by signposting them to private and public sources of assistance, and in the provision of respite to them and their carers through the arrangement of financially assisted social engagements and trips. (b) To advance the human rights and
equality of former police officers who are disabled and thereby the human rights of the disabled generally in the gathering of evidence of financial hardship caused by either the provision or withdrawal of support services, and reporting/lobbying on their behalf to appropriate bodies. (c) To provide relief to disabled former police officers and their carers in need by reasons of their disability, their age, ill-health, financial hardship or the strain of caring for same, through the provision of a mutual-support network for members to share experiences, to capture and share lessons learned in dealing with these circumstances. (d) To advance the health of disabled former police officers and their carers through membership of an association dedicated to listening to them and providing them with a voice and support. PUBLIC BENEFIT The public benefit from purpose (a) Providing financial assistance, where a genuine need is identified. Contacting relevant agencies or organisations, or introducing them, on behalf of our beneficiaries to provide essential goods or services denied to them by their lack of finances. Organising one day events to allow our beneficiaries to socialise in an environment which they trust. Also short breaks to provide respite and a safe environment to our beneficiaries. The public benefit from purpose (b) Advancing the human rights and dignity of our members through support and representing them to Ministers and Agencies on their behalf. The public benefit from purpose (c) Providing an environment where our members can communicate safely and share experiences with each other. A place where they can benefit directly from the experiences of others and the availability of services open to them The public benefit from purpose (d) The enhancement of the health of our members through social interaction, better financial position and cathartic dialogue and involvement. Outcomes evidenced by member feedback, statistical records of events/outcomes, liaison with outside agencies, current waiting lists, increase in membership. The offering of these services can sometimes lead to psychological impact on those providers (including outside agencies and members) within and outside the Organisation, however this is heavily outweighed by the substantial gains to the membership. Ongoing care and support available to all providers, whether members/beneficiaries or outside agencies. The Charity’s intended beneficiaries are individuals who have had service in the Police, who have a debilitating illness or a disability, whether physical or psychological, by any means as the directors shall consider appropriate, henceforth to be referred to as Primary Members. The Charity’s area of responsibility is Northern Ireland.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
For the promotion of health and well-being and for the relief of ill health, isolation, disability and financial hardship of individuals who have a debilitating illness or a disability, whether physical or psychological, by any means as the directors shall consider appropriate, henceforth to be referred to as Primary Members. To advance any other
exclusively charitable purpose as the directors may, from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity. The organisation works in tandem with other charitable organisations such as Disability Action, Human Rights, NICVA etc. to enhance the rights of the disabled as individuals and groups. We act to enhance the lives of the disabled and those in poverty or in need of help including advisory and signposting. (a) to provide information, advice, specialist treatment, mutual support, recreational activities and trips; (b) to signpost the beneficiaries to rehabilitation centres other charities and agencies for advice, support and treatment
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Adult training
- Carers
- Community safety/crime prevention
- General public
- Homelessness
- Interface communities
- Language community
- Learning disabilities
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
- Unemployed/low income
- Victim support
- Voluntary and community sector
- Women
How the charity works
- Accommodation/housing
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Arts
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Criminal justice
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Disability
- Economic development
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Grant making
- Heritage/historical
- Human rights/equality
- Medical/health/sickness
- Relief of poverty
- Research/evaluation
- Volunteer development
- Welfare/benevolent
