Registered
Public benefits
Sense of fulfilment that comes from helping others, building teamwork and personal development oppertunities for the volunteers. Personal connections with the community and people who need the support of the organisation Social responsibility demonstrates a commitment to positive change in the community Increased happiness and well-being Improved
health both physical and mental for volunteers and recipients Giving to charity can have a positive impact on both the giver and the recipient. A clear mission statement to explain the overall purpose and goal of the charity. Annual reports at the AGM to outline achievements, activities and financial performance. Case studies to share real life stories and examples of how we make a difference and show charity has helped who access the services. Transparency and account in operations, finances and decision making through regular minutes to reflect the decisions. Positive feedback from families and service users within the Northern Trust Area. Yes, there can be harm arising depending on the context. For example, previous recruitment of volunteers was not supported by policies, procedures and vetting process which may have allowed the potential for harm to those who access the services. Therefore, we are working with Northern Area Community Network to develop our skills through training, to obtain free governance checks on our policies and procedures and source funding. We are currently working with Loughgiel Credit Union to open a bank account to show better finances in the coming years, and to allow us to better document our funding income and expendatures, along with providing a better pathway for additional funding applications. Individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship or other challenges that make it difficult to access immediate needs, such as sufficient food, basic toiletries, beddings, clothing, footwear etc. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Giving Shed Helping Others helps others through the donation of lightly used good, ie clothing, food etc to support people of all ages regardless of their background or beliefs, who find themselves dealing with difficult issues or circumstances, such as family breakdown, homelessness, low self-esteem, depression, stress, learning difficulties,
bereavement and the cost-of-living crisis. We do this by supporting and providing resources for those that through no fault of their own are struggling with everyday living. This is done by recycling and donating to those in the community lightly used clothes, toys, donations of pantry and toiletry items. To save items going to landfill, we offer families that are decluttering their cupboards for example to donate to The Giving Shed. In return, they get to use The Giving Shed throughout the year if they need. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We promote the reuse of great preloved items to support the community of Northern Ireland. We currently have 3 projects running 1. The Little Pantry which is supported by Tesco and Lidl to provide Pantry items. 2. The Giving Shed Helping Others which provides preloved items to families and is supported widely within the local Northern Trust Area. 3. Christmas appeal, which provides items such as toys, food hampers, toiletries, sleeping bags, clothes, and is also supported widely within the Northern Trust Area. Donations accepted and redistributed out again if they are in excellent condition are baby items, food with a good use by date on them, stationery, educational resources, clothes, small household items. We partake in local events to raise awareness of The Giving Shed and how it supports people. Our aim is to support every walk of life that comes to us needing support has access to new/preloved items that would go to landfill, hence supporting the local community and the environment.
... [more] [less]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
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- General public
- General public
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development