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Gospel Bus Ministry

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Charity no. 105653 Date registered. 26/04/2017

Public benefits

The Gospel Bus Ministry was established for the advancement of Christianity and for the relief of poverty in Ballymena and its environs of Northern Ireland through: • Promoting Christianity and educating people about the Christian faith The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include an increased awareness among the beneficiaries of

the Christian faith These benefits can be demonstrated by the positive impact this may have on their lives • Alleviating poverty and hardship of individuals living in deprived areas The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include decreased levels of hardship and poverty These benefits can be demonstrated by food hampers, foodbanks and rescue hampers being provided for those in hardship • Bring children and young people together under an umbrella of peace and mutual understanding through cross community events The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include increased understanding and appreciation of different religions. These benefits can be demonstrated by the children and families from various religions coming together for community activities. Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes? No Who are the charity's beneficiaries? Individuals and families throughout Northern Ireland Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary? No private benefit

What your organisation does

- Homeless (Bus ministry, rescue packs with sleeping bags, coats, food) - Church service - True Love Woman's Fellowship - Potters House- Youth Work - Bi-weekly prayer meetings - Ongoing support services- Biblically based - Christmas Hampers - Food and clothes bank - Family Fun days- beach, BBQ, Treasure Hunts - Children's Ministry - Fun Football

weeks

The charity’s classifications

  • The prevention or relief of poverty
  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

  • Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Homelessness
  • Specific areas of deprivation
  • Travellers
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Volunteers
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Counselling/support
  • Cross-border/cross-community
  • Relief of poverty
  • Religious activities
  • Sport/recreation
  • Volunteer development
  • Youth development

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 01 January 2020

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 01 January 2019

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The Gospel Bus Ministry was established for the advancement of Christianity and for the relief of poverty in Ballymena and its environs of Northern Ireland through: - Promoting Christianity and educating people about the Christian faith. - Alleviating poverty and hardship of individuals living in deprived areas. - Bring children and young people together under an umbrella of peace and mutual understanding through cross community events.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 13 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Richard Bell, 140, Lettercreeve, Ballymena, BT42 2EU

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Richard Bell
Mrs Joyce Bell
Mr Colin Higgins
Mrs Jacqueline Higgins

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland