Registered
Public benefits
a. The provision of facilities for support or in the interests of social welfare, for recreation, and other leisure time occupation of people who are in need as a result of their youth, age, infirmity of social and economic circumstances. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include social welfare, improved self-esteem, support of
people and families, personal development, people equipped and skills developed, informed, and empowered, improved health – physical and mental, reconciliation, network building, and equipping of other groups. b. Relief of Poverty The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include relief of need, directing to accommodation, support of individuals and families, improved health, regaining of self-esteem, increased productivity, and people’s lifestyle demonstrating less homelessness and addictive behaviour. There will also be a reduction of self-harm and harm reduction. c. The advancement of education. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include training and equipping to better handle situations for people’s own benefits, their families, and the community. There should also be benefits of personal development, education, equipping for further education, jobs, and preparation for life. Improved life style management skills and improved citizenship These benefits, from the various areas, are (will be) demonstrated through observation of changed behaviour, monitoring of pastoral care, personal testimonies and reports. Also by personal reports and accounts of others, statistics, and regular reviews including returns to funders (as appropriate). One to one contacts as appropriate and other outcome measures will be made. The majority of the activities carry no potential for harm. The purposes of our charity that may lead to harm may be through dependence on support or other care. Also behaviour of some of the people being helped may cause harm. We believe that any potential harm is outweighed by the benefits. We will be aware of the potential for dependence and take steps to address it. We aim to prevent harm by ensuring a safeguarding environment in all areas. Any potential abuse of the service will be mitigated by being aware, training, monitoring and taking steps to reduce it. This potential harm is outweighed by the benefits and is monitored through the outcomes. The charity’s beneficiaries are mainly men aged 18 to 65. Through this beneficiaries also include the general public, related people and their families, other agencies and the community. People in Northern Ireland will benefit. The only private benefits flowing are salaries, training, well-being, and equipping of people involved. This is incidental and necessary because they are required to run and deliver the service.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
We provide support services and signposting to other agencies to men aged 18 to 65, many of whom have addictions and mental health issues, through a Homeless Hostel based in Ballymena, N.I. We also work closely with other agencies in the sector and advocate on behalf of residents and their issues. The support provided includes support for men to
live in accommodation, help with getting food and services, and supporting them to work towards independent living.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- General public
- General public
- General public
- General public
- Physical disabilities
How the charity works
- Accommodation/housing
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development