Overdue: 89 days
Public benefits
The purpose of Tar Abhaile is to address the needs of political ex prisoners and their families Such needs have been identified through direct experience and a range of academic studies, reports and writings Tar Abhaile advances education through education and training by providing a range of courses to improve the education, skills and
qualifications of its target group and the community to which they belong Tar Abhaile carries out continuous assessment of the benefits accrued by the service users A large number of ex prisoners come from areas which are amongst the most deprived in the north of Ireland so the benefit accrued by individuals is beneficiary to the community as a whole Every effort is made to ensure that those who may be excluded from courses are able to gain access with courses provided through funded programmes Where fees are charged these are kept to a minimum One direct benefit is the reduction of poverty of the ex prisoner community, their families and the wider community in which they reside The services provided ensure increased participation in the community and in turn have a positive impact on young people in the area who benefit from the experiences and knowledge of the ex prisoner community The project improves confidence and enables the ex prisoner community and their families to access further services if necessary The project focuses on positive mental health and well being including a health eating project and allotment project which in turn helps to improve the health of individuals and their families The Group provides assistance to ex prisoners in accessing services which they are barred from, such as accessing insurance and other finances, travel, adoption and employment The Group contributes to the overall political process and stability of the north of Ireland by addressing the needs of thousands who have been directly impacted by conflict
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Tar Abhaile was established to assist the reintegration of former political prisoners back into community life. Tar Abhaile has done this by implementing a number of programmes and initiatives such as; providing a Drop In service for former prisoners and their families provide welfare and employment advice provide training opportunities for former
political prisoners and their families playing an advocacy role for former political prisoners and their families developing and building programmes around peace building and conflict resolution.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Adult training
- Ex-offenders and prisoners
- Interface communities
- Unemployed/low income
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Education/training
- Grant making
