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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£25.7K
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Spending
£24.6K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from the purpose of Lislea Men's Shed include reduction of social isolation and enhanced wellbeing of the membership. The charity operates within a deprived area and many of the members are elderly, retired or suffering from disability. The Shed provides a focus for social engagement, promotes healthy exercise
(walking, gardening, craft activities etc) and encourages lifelong learning in a relaxed atmosphere. The Shed contributes to community development and solidarity. These benefits will be demonstrated primarily through regular discussion with, and feedback from, the membership. The Shed retains ongoing contacts with local community organisations and individuals - who also provide feedback and suggestions for possible improvement or future projects. A degree of external oversight is provided through our membership of national organisations and through liaison - already established - with statutory agencies (Newry Mourne & Down District Council, Southern Health & Social Care Trust etc). No harm has been identified arising from the purpose of the charity. The charity's main beneficiaries are the members of Lislea Men's Shed. These are men resident in Lislea and surrounding districts. The area is largely rural and underdeveloped. Many members are elderly, retired or suffering from disability. The wider Lislea community benefits from the improvement and maintenance of local amenities undertaken by the members, and from the provision of a number of social and educational events throughout the year organised by the charity. A private benefit flowing from this purpose may accrue to local businesses who provide modest sponsorship to the charity. This might include, for example, donations of raffle prizes or of personal protective equipment for the use of the members. The businesses gain a private benefit from the publicity involved, but this is incidental and necessary to the fulfilment of the purpose of the charity.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
a) Promote or obtain the provision of health and social services, educational and recreational facilities and practical assistance for men in the area of benefit b) Provide, or assist in providing, meetings, exhibitions, outings or events designed to support men in the area of benefit c) Obtain and provide, where feasible, local, national or
international information relevant to the members of the Association, and assist in promoting and carrying out research, surveys, investigations and publish the associated results d) Organise, or assist in organising, meetings, lectures, classes and exhibitions, and publish, or assist in publishing, reports, periodicals, recordings, books or other documents or information e) Co-operate to such an extent as may be necessary with statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and the independent sector engaged in the furtherance of any of these objectives f) Obtain, collect and receive money, funds or other sources of income by way of contributions, donations or other lawful methods and to solely use this money for the objects of the Association g) Purchase, take or lease in exchange, hire or otherwise acquire any property and rights and privileges necessary for the attainment of said objects h) Employ and pay any person or persons not being members of the Management Committee to supervise, organise and carry on the work of the Association, and make all reasonable and necessary provisions for the payment of remuneration to employees i) Recruit and train volunteers with relevant skills to carry out the objects of the Association j) Liaise, affiliate to or co-operate with other charitable organisations whose objects are similar to the above k) Do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the attainment of said objectives
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- Men
- Older people
How the charity works
- Community development
- Heritage/historical
- Rural development
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
- Welfare/benevolent
