Victims/Survivors & USC Foundation - North Antrim

Public benefits

The direct benefit which flows from the prevention or relief of poverty is that those beneficiaries who are in need will be given assistance with paying for essential items such as oil or food vouchers thus helping to reduce the level of hardship and stress to people at difficult times in their lives. The direct benefit which flows from promoting

the welfare and benefit of the beneficiaries is that people who have worked together during the troubles and victims and survivors of troubles can find friendship and continued comradeship between them. This helps to improve their emotional well-being. The direct benefit which flows from preserving the traditions and artifact of the Ulster Special Constabulary is that the public will learn about the institution and that there will be an historical record for the public record and that artifacts will be preserved for future generations to appreciate. The number of people that we are able to help who are in need which will be identified primarily through our befriending service. Also, the various gatherings and outings we try to provide on an affordable basis. By bringing people together in social gatherings, respite occasions and holding commemorations. Also, by providing volunteers to do home visits for those that are less able to leave the house. Preserving the traditions of the Ulster Special Constabulary and to promote for the public benefit the heritage and artifacts of the USC. It is our long term aim to have a permanent museum. None Ex-members of the Ulster Special Constabulary (USC), their families and dependents and victims and survivors of the troubles in North Antrim and its environs in Northern Ireland. The members of the public who will be able to learn about the USC traditions from attending events and displays. None, except that trustees will also be beneficiaries of the charity. It is incidental and it is necessary as the trustees being beneficiaries have need of the services being offered. They will not however receive any preferential treatment to other beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

By monthly meetings of members, monthly meetings of trustees, four respite occasions - trips, annual reunions, commerations, lectures and information and support evenings.