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Public benefits
What are the direct benefits flowing from your organisation's purposes? Promotion of cultural diversity and upholding the fundamental human right to participate in a cultural life, encouraging the right to participate in the arts without any apprehensions, ensuring safe venues, and proper licensing working towards a Northern Ireland where our
night-time economy thrives and the rights of every individual are protected, promoting a more inclusive, expressive and secure future for our cities and their inhabitants, elevation of NI's nightlife to global standards, with tourists and visitors getting a richer experience, Safety, inclusivity and cultural diversity ensure community participation. How can the benefits identified above be demonstrated? We will evaluate the effectiveness of our initiatives through methodical review including feedback gathered from stakeholders. Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes? The night-time economy is integral culturally, socially and economically and can involve psychoactive substances like alcohol. Despite potential risks, Free The Night believes that the benefits of a thriving night-time economy outweigh such concerns, especially when supported by harm reduction measures. Our approach towards harm reduction: Awareness and endorsing responsible consumption, Offering educational resources to inform about possible dangers, Consistently liaising with local bodies and stakeholders to update safety protocols. Who are the charity's beneficiaries? 1. Artists, Musicians and Creatives: We promote an environment for expression and growth, advocating for spaces where they can prosper. 2. Night-time Economy Workers: Workers in nightclubs, bars, venues, and associated services gain from our push for safety and progress. 3. Local Businesses: They profit from a robust night-time economy, attracting both locals and tourists. 4. Tourists: With efforts to elevate NI's nightlife to global standards, visitors get a richer experience. 5. Local Communities: Safety, inclusivity and cultural diversity ensure community participation without concerns. 6. Policy Makers: Our evidence-based insights guide effective regulations. 7. General Public: A thriving night culture elevates overall quality of life for many. Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary? Within Free The Night's operations private benefits arise but, they're incidental and often necessary for achieving our overarching purpose: Local Businesses: May experience increased revenue due to efforts to promote a vibrant night-time economy. This is an incidental benefit, stemming directly from our core aim of enriching night-time culture for the broader community; Artists and Musicians: By advocating for more safe spaces, artists may find more opportunities. This benefit is incidental but crucial to support cultural expression, a key part of our mission. Service Providers: Safety or educational services might get exposure, but such ties are integral for us to ensure safety and best practices in night-time environments. DJs and record label owners from NI. Any exposure gained from Free The Night is incidental and will only apply to those whose main goal is advancing NI's night-time arts scene and where industry insights align with our charity's mission, reinforcing our genuine purpose.
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Free The Night actively champions a vibrant, safe, and culturally rich nightlife in Northern Ireland. We have identified key areas within the creative night-time economy that need intervention and work towards eliminating barriers. Research and Evidence Building: We undertake research to understand current challenges. This includes gauging public
opinion, collating police statistics for safety enhancement, and understanding the economic value of the industry. Advocacy: We lobby the Northern Ireland Assembly, responding to government consultations, advising official bodies including government departments, and engaging with the Northern Ireland public transport providers and organisations that support tourism. Collaborations: We join forces with other industry sectors to highlight the importance of a progressive night-time economy. This not only benefits those directly involved in night-time industries but also the broader community. Education: We create awareness campaigns, addressing night-time concerns. Through resources and educational materials, we aim to reimagine creative spaces, support industries, and drive home the importance of cultural spaces and nightclubs. Reducing Creative Drain: Free The Night is dedicated to combating the 'creative drain' in Northern Ireland, where a significant number of our talented artists and creatives leave for broader opportunities; our mission is to foster a vibrant local scene that not only retains our homegrown talent but also attracts those form other countries to our shores
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- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- General public
- General public
- Physical disabilities
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Arts
- Community development
- Community development
- Community development
- Research/evaluation