Village Church Belfast

Public benefits

The purposes of Village Church Belfast are: 1. The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the declaration of faith set out in a Schedule to the Articles. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include the facilitation of regular public worship, that provides for the spiritual wellbeing of society; the training and equipping

of people in their Christian faith These benefits can be demonstrated through weekly meetings to present the teachings of the bible and the provision of opportunities for Christian response including but not limited to prayer and worship. They will These benefits are demonstrated by the members of the public who choose to attend our weekly worship gatherings, events and training days and the feedback they provide. 2. To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in Belfast, Ireland, the United Kingdom and such other parts of the world as the directors may from time to time think fit. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include working with the local people of Bloomfield and Ballymacarret in dealing with issues of addiction, sexual exploitation and sectarianism; through the teaching provided at services and events held at the church building; and the financial support of charities working to alleviate those in poverty. These benefits are demonstrated by the presence of members of the public choosing to receive the teaching and through the feedback of the local stakeholders we partner with both locally and abroad. 3. To relieve aged persons and persons in need, hardship, sickness, or distress arising therefrom whether in connection with housing or accommodation or shelter or any other purpose (whether by way of loan, gift, the provision of accommodation or shelter in any other way), in Belfast, Ireland, the United Kingdom and such other parts of the world as the directors may from time to time think fit. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include relief of the needs of people suffering from hunger, poor nutrition, lack of shelter, sickness, social exclusion or other hardships. These benefits are demonstrated by the feedback of those members of society whose hardships have been alleviated. 4. To advance education whether of children (above or below compulsory school age) or of adults. The direct benefit that flows from this purpose is the educational value provided by the religious and Biblical teaching being offered by our charity These benefits are demonstrated by members of the public choosing to receive the teaching and the feedback they provide. Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes? The purposes do not lead to any harm. Who are the charity's beneficiaries? The beneficiaries are members, their families, those connected with the Church, the local community and the general public. Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary? A private benefit of the work is the financially supported pastor which is incidental and necessary to the continued work of the Church.

What your organisation does

The church actively carries out meetings and a range of activities in accordance with the above listed aims that benefit the general public.