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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£26.7K
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Spending
£39.8K
Public benefits
(i) The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the development of musical knowledge and appreciation, enhancing the performance skills of the choir members along with an accompanying growth in their personal qualities such as self confidence, resilience, interdependence, commitment and respect for self and others. There are also
direct benefits to the mental health and wellbeing of the participating young people. (ii) The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the formation of strong, respectful, ongoing relationships between young people of divergent, religious, political, cultural and social backgrounds in North Belfast. The participating young people will also benefit educationally through travel and performance opportunities within and beyond Northern Ireland. (i) These benefits will be evidenced by the level of commitment of the young people to the ongoing choir activities and also through feedback from those who attend performances. Attitudinal surveys of the young people and their families will be carried out. Educational attainment and post school progression of participants will also be tracked. (ii)These benefits will be evidenced through records showing the level of ongoing commitment of young people to the choir, through surveying their attitudes regarding self and others, and through feedback from their teachers and parents. [Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes?] No The charity's beneficiaries are young people who attend post primary schools across North Belfast and school alumni with a history of association with the choir. [Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary?] No
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Choir members, who are drawn from post-primary schools across the social and religious divides of North Belfast, are brought together to rehearse and perform in each of the participating schools and also in perceived neutral spaces. Under the leadership of a skilled and experienced choral director, the young people enhance their vocal and
performance skills, whilst experiencing a repertoire which promotes understanding and appreciation of the diverse range of musical and cultural traditions in the wider community. Due to the creation of strong links across the island of Ireland, Great Britain, a number of European countries and within the USA, choir members have opportunities to travel and perform at a range of prestigious events and venues and to participate in educational opportunities which would otherwise be inaccessible to them.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Interface communities
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Cultural
- Education/training
