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Ozanam Menshed

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £25.8K

  • Spending

    £22.9K

Charity no. 107736 Date registered. 20/11/2020

Public benefits

The direct benefits flowing from the organisation’s purposes are; Advancement in health and wellbeing of men in the Lurgan area: The Shed operates within an area of deprivation and many of its members are retired, single, unemployed and suffering from various forms of disability. The Shed promotes an enhanced quality of life; improves health

outcomes, increases awareness of health and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It provides information on mental health and wellbeing, health issues in general, engages with various statuary bodies and participates in relevant courses and activities for the benefit of their members Improved mental and physical health, fitness and wellbeing and greater knowledge of the health support services that are available, increased mood following social interaction otherwise the men are at home and not engaging; leads to a reduction in social isolation and promotes social inclusion It also leads to increased improvement in the health & wellbeing for members’ family, carers and friends. It is our hope that members will take a proactive approach to their health Advance citizenship and community development: The Shed provides a focus for social engagement, promotes a range of activities including, for example gardening, arts & crafts, and encourages lifelong learning in a relaxed atmosphere: helping to reduce isolation and depression, facilitate involvement in creative activities, increase self-awareness, confidence, motivation and lead to an enhanced sense of purpose and fulfilment The Shed provides a safe place where community members can meet to socialise, work on their own or community projects by providing opportunities to acquire, develop and share skills with others: The wider community benefits because the members will be working to improve the environment and developing their own sense of citizenship. 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 through its intergenerational work - who also provide feedback and suggestions for possible improvement or future projects. The benefits can be identified through feedback from the participants, internal and external evaluations of the work and impact questionnaires, the numbers of participants engaging in activities and learning new craft, taking part in health related programmes, and research findings that confirm the benefits of participating in Sheds activities They can also be measured and demonstrated by the ongoing monitoring and feedback from individual members. No harm has been identified arising from the purpose of the charity. Participants are trained in the use of tools, personal protection equipment is made available, risk assessments are regularly conducted, an accident reporting system and first aid kit is in place and a trained first aider is always on site. The beneficiaries are members from the Shed, their families, carers and friends. Some of the members have experienced a range of physical or emotional health & wellbeing issues, those who feel lonely or isolated, live alone or have experienced a major trauma. There are additional benefits for families, carers and friends including reduced levels of stress and anxiety leading to enhanced health and wellbeing and an improved quality of life. There is no private benefit arising from any of the purposes. Private benefit to trustees may arise from our programme of activities as trustees will be eligible to avail of the group’s activities. Through volunteering as trustees, individuals may gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries

What your organisation does

Members have an opportunity to socialise, engage in interactive, creative and recreational activities. The shed provides an opportunity for members to restore their confidence, address their feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Promote or obtain the provision of health and social services and speakers from different statutory agencies to

help educate our members in topics, such as mental health/wellbeing, heart and stroke, welfare advice as well as others. It is our hope that members will take a proactive approach to their health. If they choose not to take part in some of the discussions, we have a literature stand with information on different topics and where to get help or more information. Members can participate in a range of arts and crafts activity including for example: wood turning, stone carving, art classes, dance classes or just chat over a cuppa. This provides our members with a sense of wellbeing & satisfaction, and provides somewhere to meet and interact with others while also learning new crafts. There is also a fully equipped workshop where members can produce a range of products for example: upcycle furniture e.g. bird boxes, dog kennels, flower boxes, picnic tables and summer seats. Members can also participate in a range of community projects. The whole concept is to keep people active both physically and mentally while engaging with other people and other community groups in the local area

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of health or the saving of lives
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development

Who the charity helps

  • Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
  • Adult training
  • Carers
  • Ethnic minorities
  • General public
  • Interface communities
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory disabilities
  • Specific areas of deprivation
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Women

How the charity works

  • Arts
  • Community development
  • Cultural
  • Education/training
  • Medical/health/sickness
  • Volunteer development

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2025

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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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Charitable purposes

THE PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY ARE: Advance the health and well-being of men of all backgrounds living in the Lurgan Co.Armagh area and its environs(“the area of benefit”) by providing education on mental and physical health and wellbeing and promoting a proactive approach to health; and Advance citizenship and community development in the Lurgan , Co. Armagh area by; a) encouraging and facilitating involvement in voluntary and community activity b) Providing affordable, accessible, welcoming support and opportunities to interact with the local community thereby reducing social exclusion and preventing loneliness c) Working to overcome barriers to social development in an area of social and economic deprivation d) creating , developing and maintaining a social and workshop space and providing other facilities and amenities e) Offering opportunities for men to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice f) Developing the capacity of men to share their skills and knowledge with others g) Providing opportunities for men to take part in recreational activities, socialise, build self –confidence and engage in creative activity and team work

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 6 Trustees
  • 1 Employees
  • 6 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Ozanam Centre, 14-16 William Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6JA

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Patrick Mc Anallen
Mr Gerry Kelly
Mr Martin Foy
Mrs Sara Ellen Maguire
Mr Colum Scannell
Ms Ceira Hall

List of regions

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