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McDonald Centre

Registered

Charity no. 109728 Company no. 644750 Date registered. 04/12/2023

Public benefits

Increase in educational and training qualifications. Reduction in economic inactivity and unemployment. Local identified need is met through programmes, projects and initiatives. Community Cohesion is strengthened throughout its residents and stakeholders. Creation of an inclusive centre to all people and for all people. Improvements in mental

wellbeing and physical wellbeing. All programmes and activities will be developed based on assessment of local need and will be evaluated and monitored to include pre- and post-programme impact. Local surveys and audits will be carried out on a regular basis to assess and measure impact. benefits will also be demonstrated by local census driven statistics and wider independent studies as well as post-programme or post-project outcomes and impact measurement assessments. No. All members of the community of Lower North Belfast, including those who live, work and visit in the area. Any private benefit would be incidental or necessary such as benefit to organisations or individuals contracted to deliver services.

What your organisation does

By developing, running or hosting programmes and projects which will help to build and develop local community capacity. We will promote and make use of McDonald Centre as a shared and inclusive community space to bring positive change to Lower North Belfast.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of citizenship or community development

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
  • Community development

Charitable purposes

To advance education, culture and health and promote religious and racial harmony, equality and diversity, and social integration and cohesion for the benefit of the general public in North Belfast and surrounding area (the ‘area of benefit’) through participation in healthy recreational activities, educational and cultural programmes and courses and events.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name


  • 8 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr Terence Brannigan Obe, St Vincent Street, Belfast, BT15 3QG

Trustee board

Trustee
Anne Gray
Mrs Hazel Bell
Mr Andrew Mcneill
Mr Terence Hugh Brannigan
Mr David Patterson
Mr Robert White
Mr Jeremy Cruiks
Mr Brian Dunn

List of regions

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