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Men United

Registered

Charity no. 109079 Date registered. 21/02/2023

Public benefits

The direct benefits flowing from the purpose includes 1 bringing isolated older men together to form friendships 2 introduce taster sessions of a variety of activities so that men with common interests can link up and cement relationships 3 bringing together men who have had similar experiences where they can exchange methods of adjusting their

life situations to reconcile their problems 4 directing men to public health services and voluntary health services 5 befriending and listening as a soundboard 6 accepting their current status and developing a plan to move forward with their lives 7 reintegrating men with society 8 provision of health information 9 education 10 personal fitness 11 provision of a men's service gap that is not catered for through Men's Sheds (not all men want to do DIY or play Pool etc. which are predominant activities at Men's Sheds ) 12 providing a hot meal when possible as many isolated men do not have cooking skills. Generally MU observe for changes in the mens' mental attitudes and physical condition. There is no harm The beneficiaries are all Men 50+ who live in the greater Belfast zone There is no private benefit.

What your organisation does

In order to carry out the charitable purposes, the trustees have the power to: 4.1 Raise funds, receive grants and donations 4.2 Apply funds to carry out the work of the Group 4.3 Cooperate with and support other groups and charities with similar charitable purposes 4.4 Do anything which is lawful and necessary to achieve the Group’s purposes

The charity’s classifications

  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Men
  • Older people

How the charity works

  • Community development

Charitable purposes

The Group will strive to reduce social isolation and loneliness amongst men aged 50 and older in the community through the following activities 3.1 Bringing older isolated men together 3.2 Providing opportunities for decreasing social isolation through recreation and education 3.3 Involving older men in community activities and events 3.4 Developing links with other Senior Groups in the community 3.5 Lobbying on behalf of older men 3.6 The Group shall be non-political and non-sectarian in its pursuit of the specific aims

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

Men United Belfast Men United MBE
  • 13 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr Gary Bolton, Cherryhill Park, Dundonald, BT16 1JB

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Traj Puri
Mr David James Mclean
Mr Sean Mccaffrey
Mr Gary Bolton
Mr Mohammed Ashraf
Mr Brian Gormley
Alan Richard Scott
Mr Alfred Ross
Mr Gerry Caldwell
Mr William Sholdis
Mr Nicholas Menhinick
Mr Glenn Dickson
Mr Jim Walker

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland