Friends of St Macartan's Cathedral, Clogher

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include: the gathering around the Cathedral of a body of supporters (the ‘Friends) extending beyond its congregation and across denominational boundaries. This in turn improves good / community relations, education and well-being outcomes, and reduced levels of social isolation, stress and anxiety,

through the promotion of religion and culture in Clogher Diocese. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the provision of financial support for the maintenance and enhancement of the fabric of the Cathedral; the provision of financial support for aspects of the life and worship of the Cathedral not provided for from other resources of the Cathedral. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from visitors, tourists, the congregation, beneficiaries and attendees at our meetings, events, and activities using: evaluation forms, surveys, verbal feedback, and evaluation of our activities. In providing a local point of social contact and activities for the community benefit there is no possibility of harm out weighing the benefit - there is no harm arising from any of the purposes. The charity’s beneficiaries are primarily the inhabitants of Clogher Diocese and its surrounding environs within the Dungannon and South Tyrone area of Mid Ulster District Council. A private benefit to Trustees may arise from participation in our ongoing events, activities, and services. Through this, Trustees gain awareness, information, skills, and experience which are transferable to other settings, and which may benefit their own community group or area. Our own Trustees receive information, tuition, services and activities in the same way as other beneficiaries, and are assigned support, information and services in the same ways as other beneficiaries. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

The Committee meets at least three times per annum to run the charity, help raise funds for St Macartan’s Cathedral in Clogher. The Committee meets to plan and run a variety of social and fundraising events and activities e.g. BBQ, concerts and services on an annual basis.