The Speedwell Trust Limited

Public benefits

ia) the advancement of human rights, reconciliation and the promotion of religious and racial harmony and equality and diversity through the delivery of programmes that encourage positive behaviour, tolerance and mutual respect towards one another leading to a better shared future for all in society (ib) the advancement of education and

environmental protection via the development of young people as contributors to the economy and the environment through education for sustainable development leading to employment, reduction in poverty, unemployment and an overall better quality of life (ii) the advancement of citizenship and community development as a result of our long standing relationship with schools, who are the gateway to the wider community developing links with parents, families, extended families, teachers, friends, local groups, volunteers etc (iii) strengthening and supporting similar groups to further advance respect These benefits can be evidenced by records kept in the numbers of children participating in workshops and programmes on a daily basis, evaluations completed by teachers on programme content and relevance, comments on our webpage, internal assessment of programme content, external surveys, photo and video evidence, annual reporting to funders and supporters and also external audits. The possibility of harm, for example physical injury incurred in the 'outdoor environment' is outweighed by the benefit of exercise, fresh air and learning 'outside the classroom' by the policies and procedures in place to address such risks e.g. child protection policies, health and safety policies, forest programme risk assessments, group safety at water margins policy and the fact that staff are fully qualified Teachers. The charities beneficiaries are children, young people, parents and wider community in Northern Ireland and border counties i.e. Monaghan & Donegal. Specific projects may address particular council areas such as the Mid Ulster district. [Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary? ] No.

What your organisation does

Shared education programmes Good relations programmes Environmental programmes Outreach workshops in schools Forest school, outdoor activities and team building Family projects, programmes and activities through the SOFT Project, Cookstown Out of school informal projects – summer schemes, Halloween activities, workshops, after school clubs.