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Castlederg Christian Fellowship

Registered

Charity no. 109481 Company no. 692611 Date registered. 14/03/2023

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from our purpose are that individuals will be able to explore the Christian faith and become more aware of Biblical teaching and prayer, which will encourage, support and strengthen them spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. The benefits flowing from the purposes of the charity include increase in

physical, mental and spiritual welfare; families and individuals being able to received nourishment with food, clothing, and financial help; assistance in providing education and religious education advancement; development of skills to assist and help members of the public and society; caring for the sick and disabled by home visits and counselling; provision of a centre to meet the mental, physical and spiritual needs of attendees; equipping and training young people to help them in their future life; help provide support for people of the Christian faith to fulfil their mission which will help the moral improvement of society, relief of poverty. These can be demonstrated through verbal and written feedback and reports. There is no harm arising from any of these purposes, people see the benefit and that is why they attend. The majority of people would be from the Derry City and Strabane District Council Area. There is no private benefit flowing from any of the purposes listed.

What your organisation does

The Charity operates out of premises at the Gateway Enterprise Centre in Castlederg Co Tyrone that operates as a non denominational Christian church and provides meetings not just on Sunday but during the week for people of all ages (elderly and youth) periodically ladies meetings and men's events which focus on building men up spiritually and

mentally/emotionally teaching them the importance of responsible fatherhood and practical basic marriage guidance advice. The leadership aim to assist all persons that attend the church in the form of basic advice and counselling, and where necessary signposting direction to other charities that have a expert and specialized ability if required, and arranging meetings for the advancement of religion. Children’s work is carried out for the local community to avail of weekly. A warm space for parents to come and bring their children for play, Spiritual education, and from time to time the provision of warm food. A local food bank is run for the community which aims to meet the physical and emergency needs of those experiencing food poverty in the local area. The church can meet the basic needs of those in poverty through provision of food, clothing and basic furniture for those in need of help with housing issues. From time to time special meetings for those dealing with addiction issues in the community are also conducted.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities

How the charity works

  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities

Charitable purposes

The Charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following: The promotion and furtherance of the Christian religion through: • Holding meetings for the promulgation of the Gospel & promotion of physical, mental & spiritual welfare of persons within Northern Ireland. • The relief of poverty, financial and social hardship as need may arise worldwide by providing goods, services, medical care and other grants of money for providing or paying for infrastructure, items, services, facilities and otherwise meeting need and deprivation. • The advancement of education of persons worldwide. Without limitation to the generality of this object to promote for public benefit the education of people in such ways as the directors think fit including by: - awarding to such persons scholarships, maintenance or grants tenable at any place - of education or to prepare for entry to any occupation trade or profession on leaving any educational establishment. - providing for basic education & facilities for education in underdeveloped countries. - assisting in such ways as the directors think fit any charity in UK whose aims include advancing education of persons by developing their mental, physical, spiritual and moral capabilities. • The relief of sick and disabled persons and promotion of their physical and spiritual welfare. • The relief of mental and physical sickness of persons suffering as a result of bereavement, loss, family breakdown, addiction, redundancy or financial hardship by the provision of pastoral care and support for such persons which may include financial support. • Helping young people through: - the provision of recreational and leisure time activities, including residential weeks or weekends, provided in the interests of spiritual, physical and social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life. - providing education, support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals • Providing financial support to evangelists, missionaries, individuals and organisations promoting the Christian religion. Nothing in the articles shall authroise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name


  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Castlederg Christian Fellowship, 73 Main Street, Castlederg, Co Tyrone, BT81 7AN

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Mark Taggart
Mr James Johnston
Mr James Goldie
Mrs Gillian Goldie

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
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