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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£143.7K
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Spending
£131.1K
Public benefits
The direct benefits from the purposes include the development of the arts infrastructure in rural Mid Ulster and to nurture talent, change lives and strengthen communities by using the arts to develop social, economic and creative opportunities and benefits for all members of the community. Glasgowbury has brought a vacant heritage building into
community use and in response to identified need delivers activities and services tailored to meet the needs of children and their carers, young people, adults and older people. The comprehensive programme of projects and events under the 'Rural Key Music and Multi Media', 'Small But Massive Lives and Communities' and 'Small But Massive Event and Outreach Service' programmes, supports the use of the building by all regardless of community background, social status, age, gender, race or disability and actively targets social exclusion and promotes equality while ensuring that poverty and social status are not barriers to participation in Glasgowbury's services. We work with the general public and a range of community, voluntary and statutory organisations, developing creative programmes with specific benefits for their students/members/clients. The public benefit from affordable access to a creative outlet and services in a rural area and participating in programmes that help people to reach their potential - learning new skills, increasing confidence and self esteem to improved concentration and self expression. Participants benefit from access to specialised equipment and facilities, enhancing educational and employability opportunities. Specific digital projects increase cognitive ability in older people through active learning and enable improved communication between them and their families while being better informed and able to access services online. Specific music and arts projects for children with disabilities and their families provide support and life enhancing opportunities. The public benefit from increased community initiated activity that provides opportunity for active engagement and improved relationships, promoting mutual understanding and positive peer relations. Public benefit can be evidenced through the monitoring and evaluating of all projects and the beneficiaries, their experiences and needs, against agreed objectives, budgets and time lines, by the Board of Directors. There will be no harm flowing from the purposes and there are no private benefits for trustees. Incidental benefits would be related to payments made to programme staff and facilitators which are necessary and directly contribute to achieving the charity’s objectives.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Glasgowbury is a thriving ‘small but massive’ community and arts charity founded in 2000 and based in Draperstown, Mid Ulster. We work with 300+ individuals weekly, many who experience varied forms of rural and other disadvantage, disability or social need and we use arts, music and creativity as a catalyst for change. We are proud of 15 years
delivery of high quality award winning arts and community development work including: Rural Key Music & Multi Media Programme: runs daily providing supported learning to young people aged 6 to 25 in acoustic and electric guitar, percussion, piano and djing. Young people can avail of access – progression routes into the creative industries through creative development workshops in music production, filmmaking, photography, music master classes, performance, event management, artist and business development. Young people also benefit from access to a space with internet, specialised equipment and digital resources gaining support and advice enabling them to progress in education, training, employment/self employment through the Hot Desk facility and creative mentoring. Events and performances provide a training ground for Rural Key participants, and develop audiences for the arts in rural areas. Small But Massive Lives and Communities Programme: from Boogie Buddies dance classes to Samba Band, from Handy Crafts to Twinkle Toes Tea Dances this programme builds community capacity and provides a variety of activities for adults, older people, youth and children, including those with complex needs; supporting community education and skills development, encouraging a more active lifestyle, promoting mental health and wellbeing and social interaction. Small But Massive Outreach and Event Services: enable the delivery of outreach workshops to schools, community groups, business in NI where there is little or no access to creative activities and to hire out PA, Venue and Samba Band to community events and groups for a nominal fee.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Older people
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Education/training
- Rural development
- Youth development
