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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 11 Mar 2019
- Charity no. 100238
- Date registered. 01/07/2014
Public benefits
The purpose is to restore, preserve and enhance, for the public benefit, artefacts, memorials, land and other built and natural heritage which are of local and national historical, scientific and architectual importance, interest, merit and natural beauty. The direct benefit to flow from this purpose will be the conservation and preservation,
of the artefacts, memorials, land and other built and natural heritage, for the benefit of future generations, and the promotion of the signficant culture and heritage values which they represent. The benefits will be evidenced through the improved condition and presentation of the artefacts, memorials, land and other built and natural heritage and their visual impact on the environment to create places of historical signifiance. To fulfill this purpose there will be the risk of damage to the fabric of the artefacts, memorials and buildings. This will be outweighed by the provison of appropriate signage and protective measures. The beneficiaries will be the inhabitants of Lisburn, Schools and Colleges, Historical Societies, visitors and anyone undertaking research into local history, culture and heritage. Private benefit from this purpose will be incedential as the oversight and management responsibilities required to achieve the purpose will be undertaken on a voluntary basis. A further purpose is to advance through education an appreciation and understanding of the history of the City of Lisburn, its culture and heritage, by providing improved interpretative literature and signage, holding exhibitions, workshops, lectures and the provision of a website. The benefits flowing directly from this purpose will be the promotion of a greater interest and understanding of local history, culture and heritage and the factors which influenced people to create these significant artefacts, memorials and the built and natural environment in which they exist. This benefit will be evidenced by an increase in the number of people accessing literature, visiting the area, attending exhibitions, workshops, lectures and by monitoring visits to the trusts website. This purpose will be achieved in promoting activities in local museums, schools and community halls which will reduce the risk of damage to the fabric of the artefacts, memorials and buildings. and will provide an opportunity to emphasise the need to exercise care when visiting places of historical importance The beneficiaries will be inhabitants and students in Lisburn, visitors and researchers wishing to develop a better appreciation and understanding of local history, culture and heritage. Private benefit from this purpose will be incedential as the oversight and management responsibilities required to achieve the purpose will be undertaken on a voluntary basis. Another purpose is to improve public awareness off and access to the artefacts, memorials and their built and natural environment by installing directional signage and interpretative boards at appropriate locations throughout Lisburn. This action will impove the public awareness of points of significant historical interest and their location, the times that public access is available and other sources of information. The beneficiaries of this will be Lisburn Museum, Irish Linen Centre and the historical places that open to the public and will be evidenced by an increase in the number of recorded visits to the locations. Greater awareness will attract more visits to the locations with the potential to increase damage to the fabric of the artefacts, memorials and buildings and will be migrated by the provision of signage and appropriate protective measures. Private benefit will be incedential as the oversight and management responsibilities to achieve the purpose will be undertaken by volunteers.
What your organisation does
The purpose of the Trust is to identify memorials of people, places and industrial activity which played a historically significant role in the development of the City of Lisburn. Trust volunteers prepare conservation plans and seek funding from public and private sources to enable appropriate preservation and restoration work to be carried out on
the memorials. Research forms a part of Trust activities to guarantee the long term future of the memorials by permitting the production of presentations and literature to raise public awareness of these historic artifacts
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- Heritage/historical
Charitable purposes
The Company’s objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of education, the promotion of heritage and culture and the promotion for the benefit of the inhabitants (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) of the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, improvement, maintenance and protection of the built environment of the City of Lisburn and its environs of Co. Antrim and Co. Down, Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) and in particular: (a) To protect, restore, preserve, promote, improve and enhance for the public benefit buildings, features and other property of historical, national or architectural interest or beauty in the area of benefit or land that is worthy of conservation by reason of its historic or scientific importance or natural beauty and the encouragement of access and study of such buildings and property; (b) to benefit the public by improving or beautifying the area of benefit; (c) to advance education and encourage appreciation within the area of benefit on all matters relating to history and culture through exhibitions, workshops, lectures and other forms of educational medium.