Registered
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.
... [more] [less]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.
... [more] [less]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