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Village Church South Belfast

Registered

Charity no. 109742 Company no. 697202 Date registered. 28/11/2023

Public benefits

1.The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include the facilitation of regular public worship, that provides for the spiritual wellbeing of society; the training and equipping of people in their Christian faith. 2. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include working with the local people of Ballynafeigh in dealing with issues of

poverty and loneliness; through the teaching provided at services and events held at the church building; and the financial support of charities working to alleviate those in poverty. 3. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include relief of the needs of people suffering from hunger, poor nutrition, lack of shelter, sickness, social exclusion or other hardships. 4. The direct benefit that flows from this purpose is the educational value provided by the religious and Biblical teaching being offered by our charity. 1. These benefits can be demonstrated through weekly meetings to present the teachings of the bible and the provision of opportunities for Christian response including but not limited to prayer and worship. These benefits are demonstrated by the members of the public who choose to attend our weekly worship gatherings, events and training days and the feedback they provide. 2. These benefits are demonstrated by the presence of members of the public choosing to receive the teaching and through the feedback of the local stakeholders we partner with both locally and abroad. 3. These benefits are demonstrated by the feedback of those members of society whose hardships have been alleviated. 4. These benefits are demonstrated by members of the public choosing to receive the teaching and the feedback they provide. The purposes do not lead to any harm. The beneficiaries are members, their families, those connected with the church, the local community and the general public. A private benefit of the work is the financially supported pastor which is incidental and necessary to the continued work of the Church.

What your organisation does

The church actively carries out meetings and a range of activities in accordance with the above listed aims that benefit the general public.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of religion
  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
  • Other charitable purposes

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • General public
  • Older people
  • Voluntary and community sector

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Grant making
  • Playgroup/after schools
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities

Charitable purposes

The charity's objects ("Objects") are specifically restricted to the following: The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the declaration of faith set out in a Schedule to the Articles. To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in Belfast, Ireland, the United Kingdom and such other parts of the world as the directors may from time to time think fit. To relieve aged persons and persons in need, hardship, sickness, or distress arising therefrom whether in connection with housing or accommodation or shelter or any other purpose ( whether by way of loan, gift, the provision of of accommodation or shelter in any other way), in Belfast, Ireland, the United Kingdom and such other parts of the world as the directors may from time to time think fit. To advance education whether of children (above or below compulsory school age) or of adults.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name


  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Village Church South Belfast, 102, Haypark Ave., BT7 3FF

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Andrew Elder
Mr Travis Young
Ms Leanne Donly
Dr Chad Ballantine

List of regions

  • In Ireland
  • In Northern Ireland
  • In The Uk