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Raices NI (Spanish Language and Culture for families in Northern Ireland)

Registered

Charity no. 109551 Date registered. 18/07/2023

Public benefits

* Maintain linguistic and cultural ties with Spanish speaking countries and cultures. * Connect with their roots and promote the feeling of belonging to a community. * Improved social skills and integration. * Educational and social opportunities. * Better understanding of other cultures and people with different backgrounds. * The number of

families registered and participating in the group. * Benefits are demonstrated through feedback from families. * Regular evaluation through anonymous surveys. These purposes do not lead to harm. Children, young people and adults living in Northern Ireland with links or interest in Spanish language and culture. A private benefit flowing from this purpose is that gained by all Trustees who also have children and use the educational services. All trustees pay same fee and follow rules in the same way as all other beneficiaries. A private benefit to trustees may arise from gaining skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

First of all, the board of trustees is clear about the organisation’s purpose and will ensure that this is being delivered effectively. The organisation will carry out its purpose by: 1. Raising funds, receive grants and donations 2. Applying funds to carry out the work of the charity 3. Co-operating with and support other charities with similar

charitable purposes 4. Doing anything which is lawful and necessary to achieve the charity’s purposes.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of citizenship or community development

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Ethnic minorities
  • General public
  • General public

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Arts
  • Education/training
  • Playgroup/after schools

Charitable purposes

The association is established to promote the benefit of the Spanish Speaking Community in Northern Ireland (Belfast and surrounding areas) by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to: a) To advance education; b) Relieve poverty; c) Provide facilities for recreation or other leisure occupation for the Spanish speaking community who have a need for such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life; d) Promote Spanish-speaking countries’ art, culture, and heritage; e) Advance the integration of Spanish-speaking people and the Spanish language community in NI further to increasing the diversity of society and promoting greater equality, tolerance, and human rights;

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 3 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Raices Ni, Shaftesbury Community & Recreation, 97 Balfour Avenue, Belfast, BT7 2EW

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Julia Flores Lara
Mr Daire Mcgill
Mrs Pilar Banon Lopez

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
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