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Building Bridges

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £8.5K

  • Spending

    £10.4K

Charity no. 108022 Date registered. 14/06/2021

Public benefits

The direct benefits flowing from the purpose of the organisation at 3.1 are increased support of beneficiaries, and reduced stress and anxiety. The direct benefits which flow from object (a) are improved mental health, and development of social skills, for beneficiaries. The direct benefits which flow from object (b) are improved awareness of

support and a sense of hope for beneficiaries. The direct benefits which flow from object (c) are a sense of purpose and source of joy for beneficiaries, as well as improved mental health. The direct benefits which flow from object (d) are improved social and reading skills, along with a sense of community for beneficiaries, and reduced stress and anxiety. These benefits can be evidenced through feedback gathered at the end of the programme, and measured against benchmarks obtained before the programme commences. Additional feedback can be obtained through regular 1-1 catch-ups with beneficiaries. No harm has been identified in the pursuit of the outlined purposes. The benefits flowing from our purposes are aimed towards adults- either male or female - in the Northern Ireland area. The beneficiaries may include, but not necessarily limited to, those formerly or currently suffering with drug/alcohol addiction, those suffering with poor mental health, or those suffering with poverty or unemployment. A private benefit flowing from the purposes is that gained by a private landlord owning the premises rented by the organisation. In teaching life skills to the beneficiaries, this may include painting, decorating, or improving the condition of the building interior/exterior. These life skills are a central part of the programme, seeking to achieve the purpose of improving the conditions of life of the beneficiaries. Therefore, this private benefit is incidental and necessary.

What your organisation does

Building Bridges is a Christian organisation aiming to offer support and counsel to people who are suffering with addiction and other life changing problems. We run a weekly programme, designed to provide participants with the practical skills and mental readiness to rebuild their lives. Most importantly, we present the truth of the gospel and

endeavour to show how everyone's greatest need is met in Christ.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
  • Adult training
  • Ex-offenders and prisoners
  • General public
  • Men
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Women

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Community development
  • Education/training
  • Religious activities

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

3.1 To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Northern Ireland (hereinafter described as “the area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, political, religious, disability, carer or non-carer, by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare to provide support primarily to adults (and families) with alcohol and drug addictions, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said beneficiaries. (a) To provide and assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life of the beneficiaries; (b) To promote all or any objects for the benefits of the inhabitants of the area of benefit which now or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable. (c) To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with said beneficiaries (d) To promote Christianity, provide Christian literature and educate people in the area of benefit through evangelism and the provision of biblically based teaching, discipleship training, meetings, bible studies and social activities.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 6 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

  • Tel: 07860616302

Public address

  • Mr Alastair Hamilton, 37A Ballymacvea Road, Kells, Ballymena, BT42 3NH

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Glenn Hamilton
Mr Courtney Smyth
Mrs Kathryn Smyth
Mrs Helen Adair
Mr Alastair Hamilton
Mr Derek Douglas

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
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