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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£171.3K
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Spending
£158.0K
Public benefits
Whilst a public benefit statement has been provided (below) the Commission has relied on other evidence to satisfy itself that the public benefit requirement has been met. "The direct benefits of our objects are to make a lasting impact on children and families at the margins of society; we aim to do this by providing an age appropriate child
centred play based environment, which empowers young child to actively pursue their own learning. We seek to foster the development of the whole child by facilitating growth, socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually so they can reach their full potential. . These benefits are demonstrated through our yearly inspections by social services, health and safety inspection and regular parent’s evaluation and self evaluation of the project, we facilitate a key worker system where each child’s development would be monitored for progression in conjunction with the EYFS (Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage for practitioners). The organisation receives updated information from statutory organisations such as, SBNI – Safe Guarding Board for NI, Health and safety specialists and social services. Accountable and regular evaluation and keeping up to date with the latest statutory changes is essential to ensure the services and activities provided to all participants are relevant and fulfilling their intended objective No The charity's beneficiaries are disadvantaged children and families within North and West Belfast who suffer from sociol-economic issues and other problems such as loneliness, anxiety, depression, mental health, domestic violence, addiction, low esteem and no confidence. The immediate families and children who take part in our programmes will also be of benefit due to the positive change in mindset and attitude in the recipient(s). No"
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
As Hobby Horse Family Project we provide the following: • Hobby Horse Pre-school Playgroup – five mornings each week, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm, catering for 26 pre-school children each morning, following the curriculum of learning set out by Early Years • Hobby Horse Butterfly Club – an after-school programme providing 12 places for
primary school children with autism and other additional needs, providing much needed support for parents and providing developmental support for the children through positive interaction with qualified and dedicated staff, with times of free play and times of organised interaction, including the use of our new sensory play area. The Butterfly Club runs four afternoons each week, Monday - Thursday 2pm- 5pm • Hobby Horse Parents & Toddlers Group –meets on Friday mornings when toddlers interact with each other during a time of free play, and when parents, some of whom have a child within the Playgroup, but also have younger children, are providing the opportunity to interact and engage with each other and others, besides building a solid relationship with Hobby Horse and learn of other opportunities to engage. • Hobby Horse Parents Support Group – offers parents the opportunity to come together informally for coffee and chat, but also more formally by participating in organised activities that promote personal development and healthy living, which is done in partnership with other groups within City Life Centre. The Project is delivered by highly qualified, experienced, dedicated and committed members of staff who are supported by volunteers whenever appropriate.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Interface communities
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Community development
- General charitable purposes
- Playgroup/after schools
