Fermanagh Christian Fellowship

Charitable purposes

The Charity’s objects (‘Objects’) are specifically restricted to the following: The promotion and furtherance of the Christian religion through: Holding meetings for the promulgation of the Gospel and promotion of physical, mental and spiritual welfare of persons within Northern Ireland. The relief of poverty, financial and social hardship as need may arise worldwide by providing goods, services, medical care and other grants of money for providing or paying for infrastructure, items, services, facilities and otherwise meeting need and deprivation. The advancement of education of persons worldwide. Without limitation to the generality of this object to promote for public benefit the education of people in such ways as the directors think fit including by: • awarding to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any university, college or institution of higher or further education or to prepare for entry to any occupation trade or profession on leaving any educational establishment. • providing for basic education and facilities for education in underdeveloped countries. • assisting in such ways as the directors think fit any charity in UK whose aims include advancing education of persons by developing their mental, physical, spiritual and moral capabilities. Developing the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. The relief of sick and disabled persons and promotion of their physical and spiritual welfare. The relief of mental and physical sickness of persons suffering as a result of bereavement, loss, family breakdown, addiction, redundancy or financial hardship by the provision of support for such persons which may include financial support. Helping young people through: • the provision of recreational and leisure time activities, including residential weeks or weekends, provided in the interests of spiritual, physical and social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life. • providing education, support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. • the relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit, including the provision of employment within the centre and assistance to find employment. • acting as a resource by providing advice or assistance in such ways as the directors think fit including through the provision of ‘halfway house’ accommodation. Providing financial support to evangelists, missionaries, individuals and organisations promoting the Christian religion. Nothing in the articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.”

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

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