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Sister Anna Chaplaincy Charitable Trust

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £20.5K

  • Spending

    £2.2K

Charity no. 107366 Date registered. 10/02/2020

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.

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.

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

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2022

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Charitable purposes

3.1 The Charity’s Objects are to promote the following purposes for the public benefit- 3.1.1 The furtherance of integrated education in Northern Ireland and in particular to fund chaplains to be situated at the integrated school known as Lagan College of 44 Manse Road, Lisnabreeny, Belfast or at such other integrated schools, in Northern Ireland as may be approved by the Trustees in their absolute discretion. 3.1.2 Such other exclusively charitable purpose according to the law of Northern Ireland as the Trustees may from time to time determine. 3.2 Nothing in this deed shall authorise the application of property of the Charity for objects which are not charitable under the Applicable Charities Legislation.

Governing document

Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust

Other name


  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

  • Tel: 028 9040 1810

Public address

  • Ms Mary Mackey, 29 Kensington Road, Belfast, BT5 6NH

Trustee board

Trustee
Ms Mary Mackey
Ms Amanda Mcnamee
Mr Timothy Andrew Woods
Mr Gerard Sowney

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland