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Dechomet Community Group

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £2.5K

  • Spending

    £5.2K

Charity no. 108401 Company no. 683031 Date registered. 09/12/2021

Public benefits

The direct benefits that flow from purpose of the charity include •increased health and well-being of all inhabitants of Dechoment and surrounding rural area and improved quality of life. •improved community relations between and within the community •reduction in social isolation and increased opportunities for engagement among rural

dwellers •relief of poverty and increased educational and recreational opportunities leading to improved confidence and self-esteem. The benefits are demonstrated through the number of individuals participating in community activities and services; the extent of interaction between all members of the local community; the number of activities taking place within the community; regular and ongoing evaluation of programmes and activities The purposes of our charity will not lead to any harm. The intended beneficiaries of the charity are the rural inhabitants of Dechomet County Down and its rural hinterland. There is no private benefit arising from any of the purposes. A private benefit to trustees may arise from participating in activities. Trustees may gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

Dechomet community group was formed to tackle social, environmental and economic concerns within the rural area of Dechomet, Co Down. The group work in partnership with voluntary, statutory and community organisations to improve the local area, to provide enhanced services for the local isolated rural dwellers and in doing so make the area a better

and safer place to live.

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)
  • Community safety/crime prevention
  • General public
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Older people
  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Rural development

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 October 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 01 October 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The Charity’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following: a. The promotion of the health and well-being of the inhabitants of Dechomet, helping to improve life expectancy and the avoidance of premature deaths; b. The promotion of good community relations among the beneficiaries regardless of religious belief, political opinion, marital status or sexual orientation; c. To promote social inclusion, reduce isolation and increase social networks for the inhabitants of Dechomet and surrounding rural area; d. To advance education, personal development and facilitate shared learning for all residents of the area of benefit; e. The promotion of community development and capacity building through establishing activity programmes that will engage the beneficiaries, young and old For the avoidance of doubt, the system of law governing the articles of association of the charity is the law of Northern Ireland.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name


  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

  • Tel: 07751832999

Public address

  • Mr Martin Kearney, 36 Moneyslane Road, Dechomet, Ballyward, Castlewellan, N. Ireland, BT31 9PZ

Trustee board

Trustee
Ms Margaret Mary Doyle
Mr Martin Kearney
Mr Liam Patrick Doyle
Ms Roisin Elizabeth O'higgins

List of regions

  • Newry, Mourne And Down District Council
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