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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£4.7K
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Spending
£3.2K
Public benefits
1 Ensuring an increased appreciation of the history and heritage of Groomsport. 2 Increasing Groomsport's identification with the historic voyage of Eagle Wing in 1636. 3 Ensuring that the historic Cockle Row Cottages (closed since 2019) are revived as a resource for village residents and visitors. 4 Enhancing the environment of the village of
Groomsport. 5 Promoting volunteering. 6 Advancing citizenship and community development. 7 Promoting social inclusion 1 Number of people who participate in activities such as attending talks and exhibitions and taking walking tours. 2 Increased knowledge of the Eagle Wing and its importance in the history of the Scots-Irish in the USA, both locally, and if possible, internationally, by holding Eagle Wing-related events, including possibly reviving the Eagle Wing festival. 3 A plan, agreed with Ards and North Down Council, for the future of Cockle Row Cottages as a resource for village residents and visitors. 4 Participation by Groomsport in the "Ulster in Bloom" competition. 5 Providing opportunities for village residents, and others, to volunteer in activities related to Cockle Row cottages, Groomsport in Bloom and other activities. 6 When appropriate, enabling residents to be actively involved in discussions about the future of the village, including responding to applications for planning permission. 7 By showing that Discover Groomsport's activities are open and accessible. We believe that no harm will be caused by any of Discover Groomsport's activities. The residents of the village of Groomsport and visitors to the village. Some of Discover Groomsport's activities are likely to attract visitors to the village. As a result, the cafe, the public bar, the restaurant and the supermarket in the village may have increased trade. This would be an incidental private benefit which would be an unavoidable and necessary side effect of Discover Groomsport's activities. No Trustees will benefit, directly or indirectly.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Discover Groomsport was constituted on 28 October 2022. The Trustees will be holding a facilitated session on 14 January 2023, which is four days after this application of registration is due to be submitted. The output of that session will be a plan which sets out the short, medium and long-term goals of the organisation and the activities which
it will undertake to achieve these goals. In advance of the meeting a list of possible activities has been circulated to Trustees and it is anticipated that many of these will be discussed on 14 January 2023.The list is attached.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- General public
- General public
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- General charitable purposes
