Cleamairí Feirste- The Belfast Wren Boys

Public benefits

The direct benefits flowing from purpose A include; higher standards of the arts and increased awareness and understanding of Irish culture, language and indigenous arts. The direct benefits flowing from purpose B include; enhanced appreciation and understanding of indigenous arts for people of all ages and backgrounds and a feeling of happiness

and enjoyment, increased cultural interaction between communities and enhanced inclusivity. Enhanced and improved mental health and wellbeing. The direct benefits flowing from purpose C and D: Increased provision and opportunities and access for all to participate in the indigenous arts. Improved awareness and understanding of indigenous arts. Participation in cultural, educational and community development events. Greater connection from audiences and participants in preserving the traditional heritage associated with indigenous arts leading to increased self-esteem, cultural empowerment and greater sense of connection. The direct benefits flowing from purpose E and F include; More people becoming empowered through increased skill levels and training. Increased building of personal development capacity, self-esteem and well-being. A greater sense of connectedness to local, national and international communities. Greater participation in events that provide fun and enjoyment. The direct benefits flowing from purpose G are as follows; include better community relations, less social isolation, improved mental health. These benefits can be demonstrated by feedback and evaluations of performances by beneficiaries: We ask the beneficiaries to evaluate each performance with evaluation forms and through formal and informal conversations and feedback. No - there is no harm arising from the organisation’s purposes. The charity’s beneficiaries are: the general public. We strive to benefit people of all ages across the community with an emphasis on social inclusion, community development and peace and reconciliation through the provision of indigenous arts and entertainment. No – there is no private benefit flowing from the organisation’s purposes.

What your organisation does

Through workshops and performances in indigenous arts especially music, poetry, dance, song, drama, mumming and the Wren Boy tradition;