An Phalaistín Limited

Public benefits

[What are the direct benefits flowing from your organisation's purposes?] "An Phalaistín" clearly meets the public benefit requirement as defined by the Charity Commission through various impactful activities that align with its stated purposes. The organization’s efforts produce tangible benefits in several key areas: Humanitarian Aid:

Direct Benefit: Provides essential goods and services to relieve need, suffering, and distress among Palestinians. Public Benefit: Enhances the quality of life and survival prospects, contributing to the stability and wellbeing of communities. Poverty Alleviation: Direct Benefit: Reduces poverty through economic support, job creation, and empowerment initiatives. Public Benefit: Leads to the creation of sustainable communities, fostering social stability and economic resilience, reducing dependency on international aid. Healthcare and Education: Direct Benefit: Improves health outcomes and educational attainment within Palestinian communities. Public Benefit: Produces healthier, better-educated populations that contribute to social and economic development, impacting global health positively. Sustainable Development: Direct Benefit: Implements initiatives that promote self-sufficiency and enhanced quality of life through sustainable practices. Public Benefit: Yields environmental benefits and bolsters long-term community self-reliance, aiding global efforts to combat poverty and promote sustainability. Awareness and Advocacy: Direct Benefit: Raises awareness and understanding of the humanitarian issues in Palestine. Public Benefit: Educates the public and advocates for justice and human rights, contributing to a fairer and more just world. [How can the benefits identified above be demonstrated?] 1. Quantitative Metrics 2. Qualitative Assessments 3. Regular Reporting 4. Independent Evaluations 5. Transparency and Accountability Measures 6. Advocacy and Awareness 7. Monitoring and Evaluation Systems By using these methods, "An Phalaistín" can provide tangible evidence that its operations yield significant public benefit, align with its stated objectives, and adhere to the principles set forth by the Charity Commission or corresponding regulatory body. These demonstrations of impact not only validate the charity's work but also help build trust and support among donors, beneficiaries, and the wider community. [Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes?] Assessing potential harm that could arise from the purposes outlined for "An Phalaistín" involves scrutinizing each purpose against possible negative impacts on the community, environment, and stakeholders involved. 1. Providing Humanitarian Aid: Potential Harm: Dependency& Resource Misallocation 2. Alleviating Poverty: Potential Harm: Economic Distortion & Short-term Focus 3. Providing Healthcare and Education: Potential Harm: Cultural Insensitivity & Inequality 4. Promoting Sustainable Development: Potential Harm: Environmental Impact& Local Neglect 5. Raising Awareness and Advocacy: Potential Harm: Political Sensitivity & Misinformation While the purposes of "An Phalaistín" are designed to provide significant public benefits, it is essential to recognize and mitigate potential harms. Effective planning, community involvement, transparent operations, and continuous monitoring are critical to minimizing these risks and enhancing the positive impacts of the charity's work. The beneficiaries of the charity "An Phalaistín" are outlined clearly in its governing document and can be broadly categorized based on the purposes and activities of the organisation: 1. Humanitarian Aid and Poverty Alleviation Impoverished Palestinians 2. Healthcare Services Underprivileged Communities Children and Adults in Palestinian Communities 4. Sustainable Development Local Communities 5. Awareness and Advocacy General Public and Policymakers Special Focus Groups Women and Children Disabled and Elderly Individuals The charity's beneficiaries are varied but united by their need and their location within Palestinian territories. The organization's multifaceted programs are designed to address the complex and interlinked challenges these individuals face, thereby fulfilling its mission and public benefit mandate effectively. [Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary? Private benefits must be carefully considered to ensure compliance with legal standards and charitable status requirements. In general, charities are allowed to provide private benefits only if these benefits are incidental and necessary to achieving their public benefit goals. Humanitarian Aid and Poverty Alleviation Potential Private Benefit: Aid recipients receive direct benefits (e.g., food, clothing). Healthcare Services Potential Private Benefit: Individuals receiving free or subsidized healthcare treatments could be seen as receiving private benefits. Educational Support Potential Private Benefit: Scholarships or educational resources provided to individuals. Sustainable Development Potential Private Benefit: Construction of sustainable housing or implementation of agricultural projects may benefit individuals directly. The private benefits appear to be incidental and necessary for delivering the intended public benefits.

What your organisation does

Distribution of Humanitarian Aid Poverty Alleviation Healthcare Provision Educational Support Sustainable Development Initiatives Advocacy and Awareness Raising Fundraising Partnership Building Maintaining Transparency and Accountability