The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Ireland, Ulster Quarterly Meeting

Public benefits

a) The spiritual growth and deeper Christian experience of members of our Monthly Meetings b) Improvement in the circumstances of individuals and groups whom we support through practical action with charities such as Quaker Service which works with prisoners and their families and mothers and teenagers living in disadvantaged areas of Belfast. c)

Greater public awareness and understanding of a Quaker approach to peacebuilding, sustainability, social action, education, spiritual growth and other concerns that we support financially and practically. d) Meeting the spiritual and physical needs of individuals in our Meetings, with assistance to those in need being provided by legacy funds that have been left to the Quarterly Meeting. e) Appreciation of the legacy of Quaker historical buildings in Northern Ireland. a) Through the Meetings for Worship, the attendance of members, attenders and visitors at those Meetings and by the appointment of Elders to nurture the spiritual growth of our Meetings for Worship. b) Through the donations that we make to charities working on the relief of suffering, by the time spent by our members in volunteering and taking part in activities that provide relief to those who are suffering from disadvantage and the positive evaluations of these activities. c) Through the events that we support, the education grants that we provide, our support for Friends School Lisburn, management of the Moyallon Centre and the donations that we make to promote awareness and understanding of a Quaker approach to these issues. d) Through the spiritual growth of our Meetings and improved circumstances for those in need within our Meetings. e) Through the care for historic properties that we own and the initiatives that we are involved in to make them accessible to the public. No All those who attend our regular Sunday morning Meetings for Worship and Sunday schools which are open to all members of the public. b) The individuals and groups who benefit from the activities that we engage in. c) Those who attend our events and who benefit from donations that we make. d) Members and attenders of our Meetings who benefit from spiritual growth and improved circumstances. e) All those who visit and enjoy our historic properties. There are no private benefits arising from the above purposes except for the possible private benefit to trustees who would benefit as any other beneficiary from legacy funds left for distribution to those in need. This is incidental and necessary for the purpose.

What your organisation does

Ulster Quarterly Meeting was established to support the development of Quaker Meetings for Worship in Northern Ireland, to provide pastoral care of its members and attenders and to provide a greater public awareness and understanding of the Quaker testimonies and legacy. It is part of the Religious Society of Friends in Ireland (Quakers).