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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£20.5K
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Spending
£2.2K
Public benefits
The advancement of education:- The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include the education of children at Lagan College by providing greater opportunities for the students to learn more effectively by providing a safe space to nurture the minds, hearts and spirits of the students. The advancement of religion:- The direct benefits flowing
from this purpose include the sharing of the integrated Christian message among students of the College in the midst of busy school life. The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony and equality or diversity:- The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include the promotion of reconciliation, respect and equality amongst the students of the College helping them to appreciate the diverse community they belong to. The benefits can be demonstrated through the numbers of students availing of the services provided by the chaplain programmes and in the participation in various assemblies, seminars and groups offered through it as well as the positive feedback from the students as well as staff and parents. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes and all activities are undertaken by appropriately experienced and qualified individuals. The beneficiaries are the children, parents and staff of Lagan College Belfast. The Trust may pay chaplains and other service providers for their services where this is necessary and in the interests of the charity and its beneficiaries. Any personal benefit will be incidental and a necessary consequence of the charity conducting its charitable activities.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
From the beginning of the chaplaincy programme in Lagan College the work of the chaplains has fallen into three broad areas: pastoral care of students; nurturing the spiritual life of the College and the care-taking and cultivating of the school's Christian integrated ethos. There are a number of ways in which this is done. Pastoral care is
provided by a drop in facility during break and lunchtimes where students can raise issues that concern them, receive advice and encouragement or share ideas. A collection of reading materials has been built up and is on display for students. Books and magazines on topics such as bereavement, stress management, understanding world religions, the Troubles and Integrated Education are available to students. One-to-one appointments can be arranged with students and staff to talk, pray or just find some space. The reasons for which students and staff come are varied but one of the most important ways in which support is provided is during times of bereavement. Mediation to resolve conflicts between students is available to empower the students to resolve their own conflicts. The planning and coordination of worship and assemblies remains central to our work. These include special assemblies at Christmas, Harvest, Easter and other important times of the year. Prayer and reflection occurs throughout the year and the participation of all who come to our services deeply affirms our relationships across different traditions. We cooperate with the RE Department of the school to facilitate church visits to different denominations. Our relationships with local church communities provide a valuable opportunity for dialogue and exchange around the issue of spirituality in education. The care-taking and cultivating of the school's Christian integrated ethos is central to build genuine friendships regardless of cultural, religious or political backgrounds. This is done by facilitating workshops with students, seminars and programmes.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Religious activities
- Youth development
