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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£1.0M
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Spending
£843.0K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from this purpose are: • Habitat protection and enhancement through measures including establishing habitat management plans, controlling invasive species and addressing the risk of wild fires. • Protection of native species such as the red squirrel, native woodlands. • Improved public access to the area and
mitigation of the impact of increased visitor numbers through engagement with landowners and the building, maintenance and promotion of paths. • Restoration of the built heritage through the repair of the historic stone walls and other historic structures and monuments in the area. • Securing of the living heritage of the area for future generations through the collection and collation of heritage material. • Sharing of the heritage of the area for the education and enjoyment of the public through events, publications, exhibitions, training courses and volunteering opportunities. The above will lead to protection of cultural values, heritage and the environment for future generations; enhanced appreciation and enjoyment of the area; increased social and economic well-being of local communities; conservation and enhancement of the special qualities of the Causeway Coast and Glens for current and future generations; development of outdoor skills and active lifestyles. The benefits can be demonstrated through increased user numbers as evidenced through electronic counters at the main access points and regular evaluation reports to our main funders. Our activities are designed to enhance and protect the environment and contribute to well-being. Any potential harms are outweighed by the benefits and alleviated through respecting the rights of all stakeholders, managing access, reducing wildfires and controlling invasive species. The beneficiaries of the work of the Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust are: • The local population in terms of improved access, heritage events and interpretation and development of outdoor skills and active lifestyles. • The general public including out of state visitors in terms of the conservation of the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as a public asset, improved access to enjoy the area and enhanced appreciation and enjoyment of the area through providing information on the living heritage, flora and fauna. • Local landowners through the control of unwanted access and the safeguarding of boundaries and livestock through the building and repair of paths, styles and bridges. Local landowners receive a private benefit through the control of unwanted access and the safeguarding of boundaries and livestock. There are no private benefits to any other individuals connected with the organisation other than the payment of salaries to staff which is a necessary requirement in order to provide our services and therefore incidental to the carrying out of our purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust (CCGHT) has no statutory powers and as such seeks to influence and work in partnership with a range of statutory and other bodies to achieve its aims and objectives. In addition to influencing strategic direction, CCGHT secures and distributes funding to assist in the implementation and delivery of its
own objectives. It supports the development of strategies and the delivery of programmes and plans, which aim to ensure the long-term benefit of the area and to balance this with current economic development in a sustainable manner. The aim of CCGHT is: "To raise awareness of the special qualities of the natural, built and cultural heritage of the Causeway Coast and Glens area including the Antrim Coast and Glens, Binevenagh, and, the Causeway Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; and, to promote environmental management and sustainable development that aims to conserve and enhance the unique heritage of the area for the benefit of all." CCGHT has responsibility for a large area of Northern Ireland covering two council areas – Causeway Coast & Glens and Mid & East Antrim Borough Councils. It includes 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Binevenagh, Causeway Coast (including the Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast World Heritage Site) and Antrim Coast and Glens (including Rathlin Island). It also includes several Ramsar sites, which all have international importance for their bird life alongside many Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas and Areas of Special Scientific Interest. CCGHT is a public/private/ voluntary sector partnership set up in 2002 and managed by a Board of 12 Directors. Representation on the Board includes the local councils, voluntary sector bodies, tourism, government, farming and community organisations. With a small core staff and time bound project staff the Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust is led by the Chief Executive Officer in the small North Antrim village of Armoy.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Cultural
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- Heritage/historical
- Rural development
