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Millburn Community Development Ltd

Registered

Charity no. 109699 Company no. 696444 Date registered. 29/08/2023

Public benefits

The direct benefits include reducing social isolation for those most vulnerable within the area, improved health and wellbeing, and enhancing the local environment. Furthermore the direct benefits from this purpose include promotion of programmes, events and services available for local people as information will be accessible through our social

media and newsheets. The benefits can be demonstrated by the delivery and participation of the programmes and events within the community. Additionally by providing a safe space where local residents are welcomed and listened to. The community premises was established as a hub for the community, encouraging local people to engage in the programmes that we facilitate. We will also provide volunteers with opportunities to engage with the community and learn new skills. Additionally the youth activities provided by Millburn Community Development Ltd will also help to reduce anti social behaviour in the area. furthermore the provision of youth programmes offers young people a positive focus providing opportunities for the young people to develop their skills . The not for profit Community Cafe provides healthy low cost affordable meals to the local community whilst acting as a social hub, to reduce social isolation. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes. The beneficiaries are residents of the Millburn estate and surrounding area. Our volunteers can avail of training which will enable them to organise, plan and deliver programmes within our community. The benefits would be that the volunteers will receive certificates which may help them in their own personal development. This is an incidental benefit.

What your organisation does

The charity's objects ('Objects') are to benefit the inhabitants of the Millburn and district area of County Londonderry and its environs (the "area of benefit") without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, age,disability, race, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion and in particular to:- 1) Promote health and well-being by

operating a healthy eating community cafe, men's shed community allotments etc 2) Promote community development by providing: a) Facilities, advice and information to local community and voluntary groups and organisations; b) Facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupations for those individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large: and c) Classes and other forms of training.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development

Who the charity helps

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

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Community development
  • Community development

Charitable purposes

The company’s objects (“Objects”) are to advance community development and to promote education for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Millburn Estate and district area of Co Londonderry and its environs (the “area of benefit”), by providing community centre facilities for the area of benefit, and providing, or co-operating with others to provide, services including educational courses, health and wellbeing projects, and sports and leisure activities

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name


  • 11 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr Ian Ellis, 44 Maple Drive, Coleraine, BT52 2AR

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Brendan Patterson
Miss Laura Kirkpatrick
Miss Alison Mcquilkin
Donna Campbell
Karen Douglas
Aidan Mcnicholl
Geoffrey Boreland
Samantha Taggart
Nicola Kirgan
Alyson Spence
Amay Ellis

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