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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£120.2K
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Spending
£116.0K
Public benefits
The direct benefits of purpose (1) at Liberty Church Mid-Ulster are to bring hope, faith, promote wellbeing, responsible citizenship, restore lives and transform community. This ethos is foundational to the volunteerism that is motivating people to change their lives and then to help others as a result. The direct benefits of purpose (2) at
Liberty Church Mid-Ulster are welfare for the whole person and community: body, soul and spirit, including alleviation of problems with mental health and food poverty. Diminishment of loneliness and isolation through community support services and activities. Services and care for the family unit and those who have suffered relational breakdowns and trauma. The direct benefits of purpose (3) at Liberty Church Mid-Ulster are helping people to grow a healthy sense of personal identity and purpose for their lives in an increasingly fragmented world. This reduces poor mental health, long-term dependency on anti-depressants and the social welfare system, where possible. Provision of training programs helping people navigate the challenges of life such as grief, marriage, parenting etc. and empowering them for healthy life choices. The direct benefits of purpose (4) at Liberty Church Mid-Ulster are utilising own strengths as a group with recognition of the complementary strengths of other agencies to provide a joined-up approach between the church, the Mid-Ulster council and other referral partners and partnerships in order to maximise the potential for community benefitting impact and welfare. Using our town centre premises to host cross community and inter-agency planning and dialogue forums. Hosting community events, interest groups and recreational activities for all and inviting service users and the general public to attend. The direct benefits of purpose (5) at Liberty Church Mid-Ulster are for a flexible and agile responsiveness to the needs of society as they change and develop in the future due to circumstances. The benefits of purpose (1) can be demonstrated by church gatherings and events for all, equipping people to flourish in life, a community orientated model of church that is outward focused. The benefits of purpose (2) can be demonstrated by Liberty Foodbank with many referral partners, and our Counselling Service with qualified Counsellors. Monitoring records point to many thankful and changed lives. Arts & Crafts support group, men's cross-community football, single parent support, seminars to empower (eg Money management), Befriending team. The benefits of purpose (3) can be demonstrated by Life Groups (small groups), courses/seminars, children & youth work, leadership & volunteer training. The benefits of purpose (4) can be demonstrated by regular meetings with the Good Relations officer in the local council and other agencies linking services provided to need in the community, hosting cross community leisure events open to all, hosting community groups in our meeting facilities. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes. The charity's beneficiaries are multi-generational adults/children both male/female, cross-community (Catholic and Protestant), ethnic minorities (irrespective of race, culture or religious background), refugees, people with addictions, ex-prisoners and their families, those suffering poor mental health or who have suffered abuse, those suffering food poverty or other financial and social problems, those seeking growth in faith, the unemployed, those with disabilities, youth, elderly, the general public, anyone needing help or empowerment. There is no private benefit flowing from any of the purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Church hosts public meetings for worship, prayer, sacraments, Bible teaching.There are also small groups in homes and at the church premises for mutual encouragement, support and growth. The Church also holds other various types of activities and events for public benefit which are designed to provide various types of support but also, where
possible, to transition people towards a lifestyle of volunteerism and community service. Many of the volunteers are drawn from within the membership of the church however we also involve non-members in many of our volunteering activities such as our own Foodbank, for public benefit. Funds are raised from a few sources such as donations from the congregation, donor/grant awarding bodies, manned collections, and fundraising events. A majority of our funds and donations are unrestricted in use but some are restricted and kept exclusively for the designated purpose. We are compliant on GDPR, Safeguarding policies and various other compliance matters, including within premises. The Church has a few contracted staff, a leadership team, and a body of volunteers, and Board of Directors. Regular communication is given at public meetings, through social media and internally to encourage sign-ups, participation and volunteering. Rotas' are made for volunteers, public sign-ups are posted on social media for events. All activities are geared towards delivery on our objects. We keep monitoring forms and feedback in order to evaluate effectiveness and to share progress with fund-raisers and Directors. We design activities according to public benefit around stated objects and are non-discriminatory and welcome people from all backgrounds and persuasions. Funds are carefully managed and monthly reports made available to Directors. End of year accounts are posted online and presented at the AGM. Those working with children and vulnerable adults are AccessNI checked and suitably trained in Safeguarding.
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- The advancement of religion
- 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
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Adult training
- Asylum seekers/refugees
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- Ex-offenders and prisoners
- General public
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Overseas/developing countries
- Parents
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Victim support
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Gender
- General charitable purposes
- Human rights/equality
- Playgroup/after schools
- Relief of poverty
- Religious activities
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
- Welfare/benevolent
- Youth development
