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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£49.6K
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Spending
£71.3K
Public benefits
The direct benefits flowing from our purposes are by providing a dedicated centre for the Indian Community we are able to meet together to celebrate cultural activities, practice religion and to take part in education classes and recreational activities. The social interaction is extremely beneficial to all who attend as people have a feeling of
togetherness with others from the same cultural and/or similar background. By coming together, we are able to identify and respond to the needs of the Indian community. Our activities help to improve social inclusion and encourage people to become more involved in our community and the wider community in NI. By increasing awareness, appreciation and education about the different traditions and cultures in India, people from the general public can participate along with the Indian community in celebrating the various Indian festivals such as Diwali Holi, Ganesh, Ugadi, Navrati, Baisakhi, Christmas and major Indian national days eg Independence day, Republic day. We also run various education programmes which help to enlighten people about our culture. These benefits of promoting the Indian community in Northern Ireland are evidenced through feedback from users, attendance at our various activities and celebrations. Social welfare issues are highlighted and carried forward through our collaborative work with other organisations where we advocate on behalf of the Indian community. The benefits of advancing education about the cultures of India and promoting cultural diversity among the public in Northern Ireland are demonstrated through the attendance at our various festivals and exhibitions and education programmes. By providing educational cultural sessions for external organisations from schools, third level colleges/universities, youth groups, women's groups, as well as public sector employees we are creating a better understanding in the wider community about the Indian Community. These benefits are evidenced through feedback from users, regular in house evaluation and monitoring from third party user services when appropriate. Successful funding applications and partnership work further evidence these benefits. There is no harm or private benefit anticipated from these purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Indian community centre fulfils the above purposes through the following 1.To identify and respond to the common needs of the Indian community 2.To provide training for potential leaders from within the community. 3.Toraise awareness and understanding of individual and institutional discrimination on the grounds of ethnic origin. 4.To provide or
secure advice advocacy and legal representation in the promotion of the interests of the Indian community 5.To undertake research activities and disseminate the results of such research activities. 6.To cause to be written and printed, or otherwise reproduced and circulated gratuitously or otherwise reports and other documents in order to promote the interests of the Indian community. 7.To enable the Indian community to contribute to the welfare of the whole community at large in Northern Ireland as part of the community. 8.To hold exhibitions and other promotional events either alone or with others to promote Indian culture in Northern Ireland. 9. To co-operate and enter into arrangements with any authorities (national, local or otherwise) and to obtain from any such authorities any rights privileges and concessions.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- Men
- Older people
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Cultural
- Education/training
