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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£436.7K
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Spending
£495.8K
Public benefits
Q: What are the direct benefits flowing from your organisation's purposes? A: The direct benefits flowing from purpose 1 include improved educational attainment and social inclusion through ‘non-formal’ education. As a result, the physical, mental and spiritual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding of the beneficiaries are
improved. The direct benefits that flowing from purpose 2 include reduction of personal harm to individual participants, reduction in anti social behaviour, improved personal knowledge, health awareness and personal self confidence and control which results in improved life choices. The YMCA recognises young people do not live in isolation from family, community and other institutions in society therefore the benefits flowing from purpose 3 consist of increased opportunities for volunteering and active citizenship, increased support for community activities, improved community relations and racial harmony and reduced sectarianism. The direct benefit secured by purpose 4 entails the opening of new opportunities for individuals who have difficulty in the areas of health or addiction, physical or educational disability, those at risk of criminal engagement or other sorts of disadvantage. Q: How can the benefits identified above be demonstrated? A: Purpose 1 benefits: better academic performance, improved social activity, increased employability and stable relationships which lead to improved life choices, independent living skills and reduced dependency on others. Purpose 2 benefits: the reduction of poor health in young people, positive engagement by young people in wider community, school and recreational activities. Work is delivered in local communities by YMCA’s with partners who see evidence of changes in behaviours. Evidence of the change is recorded through practitioner/participant feedback and interagency review. Purpose 3 benefits: increased family and community activity, increased dialogue across community divides, training of volunteers and feedback from volunteers, leaders, other stakeholders. Purpose 4 benefits: better academic performance, improved social activity, increased employability and stable relationships which lead to improved life choices, independent living skills and reduced dependency on others. No harm arises from any of the purposes. Q: Who are the charity's beneficiaries? A: 1. Provision of education. The beneficiaries are, potentially, any member of the public but in particular, early years, children, young people and families experiencing social exclusion. 2. Promote healthy living. The beneficiaries are young people and their families. 3. Promote community engagement. The beneficiaries of this purpose are young people, families and community leaders, particularly from communities or groups which have a history of division. 4. Relieve or assist in the relief of need. This purpose benefits members of the public, usually individuals, referred to the YMCA, through YMCA activities or through links with other agencies. There is no private benefit which is more than incidental or necessary.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Londonderry YMCA Ltd, works directly with the local community and young people to develop programmes and initiatives that support diversity and equality across the community, to promote a welcoming and inclusive place for all by arranging a variety of family and community events throughout the year. Our community and childcare hub gives local
and rural communities access to quality facilities and services including a first class childcare provision from age 2-11 years as well as offering training and meeting spaces for other organisations and community groups. We have a variety of partners within the statutory, community and voluntary sectors, creating opportunities to build capacity within organisations, building resilience and sustainability within the sector. Our youth programme operates 2 afternoons and 5 nights a week, it is actively involved in developing initiatives for the informal education of young people to help deter them from becoming involved in risk taking behaviours at times of heightened tension within their community by offering alternative activities through fun, interactive programmes and providing access to the tools and support which enable them to voice their ideas and attitudes which build on their values to support them in making healthier life choices which empower them with the skills to reach their full potential and become active and responsible citizens whilst building a safer inclusive community for everyone to enjoy. As an organisation we actively seek to promote the physical and mental well being of the whole community regardless of age or ability by facilitating awareness raising programmes, weightwatchers, badminton, mother and toddler groups, line dancing and community events, alongside the active projects within the youth programme in addition, developing a woodland walkway on the grounds is currently in planning, to promote wellbeing in the area.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- 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
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Youth development
