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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£194.5K
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Spending
£176.4K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include: Active Age: * better physical health - activities include line dancing, yoga and swimming. * increased social interaction - activities include a lunch club, breakfast clubs and tea dances * better mental health - activities include arts & crafts, musical therapy and
reminiscence. Advice and Advocacy * better informed and more knowledgeable about eligibility to benefits. As our volunteers provide home visits this allows the service to be accessed by those who are housebound and who may have difficult accessing such a service otherwise. Befriending: * reduced social isolation. * confidence building. * improved mental wellbeing. Dementia support group: * reducing social isolation for people in the early stages of dementia * providing support for older people with dementia * an opportunity of respite for carers. Mealtime Companions: * companionship at mealtimes in hospital * increasing dignity * increase social interactions. These benefits will be evidenced by * verbal feedback from members and their families * written evaluation forms * case studies and photographs etc. * annual statistics in our annual report * progress reports for our stakeholders or funders We do not anticipate any harm leading from the purposes of our charity. The charity’s beneficiaries are older people and carers in The Causeway Coast and Glens area. The only private benefit flowing from this purpose is than a staff and volunteers may gain skills and knowledge which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Age Concern Causeway (ACC) was established in 1977 by local people. ACC represents the interests of older people in the Causeway Coast and Glens area and aims to enhance the quality of their lives. It is completely local and independent of any other regional or national organisation. Age Concern Causeway provides a range of services for older
people: * Dementia Support Group - Our dementia support groups give people the opportunity to take part in a program comprising of cognitive stimulation, providing opportunity to recall or develop new skills. We encourage reminiscing and sharing life experiences, memories and stories from the past. One to One Dementia support- This service is for people who are not suitable for groups because of other issues such as mobility problems, incontinence, and other health issues. These individuals still needed support to improve their quality of life and help them to make positive changes. Staff will support people in their homes for 1 hour a week through engaging activities which encourage social skills and cognitive development. Meet & Eat - The aim of the social café is to provide a warm social space for over 55’s to meet and socialise. The groups provide them the opportunity to stay active in the community and a warm meal. * Charity shop - acts as a hub for older people to call in and enquire about services, raising funds and volunteer development.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- General public
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- General charitable purposes
- Relief of poverty
- Volunteer development
- Welfare/benevolent
