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OUT OF THE SHADOWS(NI)LTD

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Charity no. 107069 Company no. 648003 Date registered. 09/07/2018

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from purpose(a) include increased confidence and self belief in such a way that the beneficiaries are enabled to better identify their needs and to participate more fully in society.the beneficiaries will also benefit from increased levels of knowledge and skills.these benefits will help relief of physical and mental

health stress improving health outcomes,reduction in poverty and reduced levels of stress and anxiety. purpose(b)The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include community capacity building leading to a better and more inclusive understanding of the issues faced by the beneficiaries, thus reducing social exclusion,stress and anxiety leading to a more positive interaction within the community. Purpose(c) The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include increased levels of knowledge and skills resulting in improved confidence and self worth leading to improved health outcomes and reduced levels of stress and anxiety. Purpose(d)The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the breaking down of isolation and relieving the needs of those who are socially excluded,enhancing Independence and confidence leading to a reduction in stress and anxiety and increased protection and preservation of emotional mental health and well being. Purpose (a)The benefits will be evidenced through feedback from the beneficiaries and through monitoring the increase in membership Purpose(b) The benefits will be evidenced through feedback from the beneficiaries and through monitoring community engagement with planned activities within the group. Purpose(c)The benefits will be evidenced through feedback from the beneficiaries and through monitoring attendance at training /workshops. Purpose(d) The benefits will be evidenced through feedback from the beneficiaries and through monitoring the increase in numbers using the service. The purposes do not give rise to any harm The beneficiaries are former and current serving security force personnel and their families,ancillary support staff, and members of the community affected by the Troubles while living in Co.Armagh There is no private benefit from any of these purposes.

What your organisation does

Out of the Shadows(NI) LTD operates within the Co. Armagh area of Northern Ireland to provide current and former security force personnel,ancillary support staff and members of the community with support and advice in areas of welfare advice, health and well being,advocacy, signposting to outside agencies in areas such as mental health,social

interaction and skill building opportunities. We operate a drop in facility 4 days a week to provide advice and sign posting as well as providing a social setting for beneficiaries to just call in and have a chat or meet up with friends.We provide an outreach service for those for most vulnerable beneficiaries who cannot avail of the drop in facility due to mobility issues,illness, mental health issues etc. We provide provision for social inclusion and interaction through social activities and skill building to promote engagement and reduce social isolation in increasing connections and the opportunities to meet others.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of health or the saving of lives
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Carers
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Older people
  • Victim support
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Community development
  • Counselling/support
  • Education/training
  • Rural development
  • Welfare/benevolent

Charitable purposes

The objectives of Out of the Shadows are to act as a resource for current and former security force personnel and ancillary support staff who served during the Troubles and their families living within Northern Ireland,by providing advice and support and organising programmes of physical, educational and social activities as a means of advancing opportunities for personal development and strengthening confidence and self value through shared learning to enable the beneficiaries to participate in society providing opportunities for community engagement to enable a positive influence within the wider community of the perception of the role of the beneficiaries within the Northern Ireland context advancing education and skills training and to develop capacities and capabilities through education and training opportunities with a view to improve life conditions of the beneficiaries relief and reduce social isolation of the beneficiaries and to improve emotional health and well being among the beneficiaries in order to improve their conditions of life and raise awareness of the issues affecting them and to improve social engagement.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name

OUT OF THE SHADOWS
  • 6 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Out Of The Shadows (Ni) Ltd, Units 1 A And 2A, 163A Portadown Road, Richhill, Armagh, BT61 9LJ

Trustee board

Trustee
Thomas Oliver
Graham Crozier
Tanya Miller
Mr Thomas Williamson
Mr Albert Monaghan
Mrs Christine Kirkland

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • Armagh City, Banbridge And Craigavon Council