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Mountfield Ulster Scots Association

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Overdue: 138 days

Charity no. 108115 Date registered. 09/07/2021

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from these purposes include the improvement of the conditions of life of the Ulster Scots community in the Mountfield area, both through practical experience and theoretically. There will be no harm flowing from this purpose. There may be private benefits eg increased musical expertise. These benefits are incidental

and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. The benefits identified can be demonstrated through the experiences, skills and knowledge gained by beneficiaries, which are transferable to other settings. These private benefits are incidental. These benefits will also enable the people of the Ulster-Scots community to grow in understanding and confidence in their own cultural heritage that they may be in a position to share on an equitable basis with other traditions. The benefits which flow from this purpose include a growth in understanding and comprehension of Ulster Scots culture in the greater Mountfield area and a readiness to share this with people from other traditions. The benefits will be evidenced by regular interaction with other groups and agencies and evaluated through frequent formal and informal feedback. There will be no harm flowing from this purpose. There will be no harm flowing from these purposes and these purposes will promote and preserve positively the culture and heritage of local people. The charities beneficiaries are people from the rural community of Mountfield and the wider Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area. There may be private benefits eg increased musical and cultural appreciation and enjoyment. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

Our purposes will be evidenced by both musical and literary exposure and participation. We provide facilities for the enjoyment of and participation in drama, music, history, dance, writing, the visual arts and other activities of a cultural nature.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • Men
  • Older people
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Arts
  • Community development
  • Cultural
  • Education/training
  • Heritage/historical

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The Association is established (a) to provide a local educational resource, (b) to promote and preserve the culture and heritage of local people, in particular those who reside in the Mountfield district area, (c) to promote cultural confidence and civic pride, bolster morale of the community and harness the abilities of local people, (d)to facilitate the examination, exploration and appreciation by all of Ulster-Scots history, heritage and culture in an open and positive manner to encourage mutual understanding.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 5 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 12 Volunteers

Contact details

  • Tel: 07775650682

Public address

  • Mr Stephen Patterson, 90 Maine Road, Omagh, BT79 7NP

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Stephen Patterson
Mrs Hazell Mcfarland
Mr Edwin Heatherington
Mr David Swann
Mr Walter Crawford

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • Fermanagh And Omagh District Council