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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 4 Mar 2019
- Charity no. 100125
- Date registered. 08/04/2014
Public benefits
(a)The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include active participation in recreational activities, resulting in improved health, social interaction and educational development for our members. These benefits are evidenced by membership levels and regularly conducted family/carer surveys. In providing these services there is a risk of
recreational related injuries, however this risk is minimised by having all activities supervised by professional coaches and supporting volunteers. The beneficiaries of this purpose are children and young adults with Special Needs, living in the counties of Armagh and Down, Northern Ireland. A private benefit flowing from this purpose is that gained by a trustee who also has children/young adults with Special Needs, as they can also avail of the service. The trustee's children/young adults would have equal status to that of all other members. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. (b)The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include supporting the emotional needs of families and carers of children and young adults with Special Needs. By providing an outlet for families/carers to meet and share experiences and knowledge, on children and young adults, with similar difficulties. These benefits are evidenced by feedback from the participation of families/carers in regular evaluations and surveys. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are families/carers of children and young adults with Special Needs, living in the counties of Armagh and Down, Northern Ireland. A private benefit flowing from this purpose is that gained by a trustee who also has children/young adults with Special Needs, as they can also avail of the sevice; in doing so providing access to knowledge and experience for the trustee. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
What your organisation does
‘Happy Faces NI’ is primarily a sports club for special/additional needs children their siblings and friends, offering entry level participation in activities. In addition, the club provides opportunity for the active involvement of our children in a variety of leisure and creative pursuits. Our aim is to provide a stimulating and fulfilling
experience in a fun environment.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of amateur sport
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Learning disabilities
- Parents
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Disability
- Education/training
- Playgroup/after schools
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
Charitable purposes
The objects of the Association are to promote the relief of children and young adults with special needs in the Counties of Armagh and Down ( hereinafter referred to as the area of benefit) by the provision of help and support for them and their families, and carers and in particular: (a) To provide or assist in the provision of health, social, educational and recreational services and / or facilities and practical assistance for children and young adults with special needs with the object of improving their conditions of life. (b) Provide social and emotional support to families of children and young adults with special needs through shared experiences and knowledge