Living Branch Ministries

Public benefits

1. The advancement of the Christian Religion in accordance with Living Branch Ministries Statement of Faith: The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include an informing of the Gospel and Christian faith, teaching and training in Christian doctrine and principles. Also improving mental and emotional health and well-being contributing to

society. 2. The advancement of education. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include training and equipping to better handle situations for people’s own benefits, their families, and the community. There should be personal development, education, equipping for further education, and preparation for life and also Christian ministry. 3. Relief of Poverty The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include relief of need, directing to accommodation, support of individuals and families, improved health, and regaining of self-esteem. 4. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include social welfare, improved self-esteem, support of people and families, personal development, improved health – physical and mental, network building, and equipping of other groups. These benefits, from the various areas, are (will be) demonstrated through observation of changed behaviour, personal testimonies and reports. Also, by personal reports and accounts of others. One to one contacts as appropriate and other outcome measures will be made. The charity’s beneficiaries are the general public, attenders of the meetings and their families, and other churches and ministries. People in Northern Ireland, UK and overseas will benefit. The purposes will be carried out through various means including: Church and related activities, street outreach, working with other organisations and community participation, and life coaching. Some of these activities are already in existence, some in development and others are planned longer term. Demonstrate how: These benefits will be demonstrated through observation of changed behaviour, monitoring of personal testimonies and reports. Any harm or possible harm? No harm Is there any private benefit? The only private benefits flowing are salaries, training, well-being, and equipping of people involved. This is incidental and necessary because they are required to run and deliver the service.

What your organisation does

We work with other charities and outreaches within the local community to establish a community support network that offers fellowship, signposting, prayer, bible studies, worship services and practical assistance.