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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 7 Nov 2024
- Charity no. 100546
- Date registered. 28/01/2015
Public benefits
Purpose – The Group is established to keep the senior generation in the Banbridge area (‘the area of benefit’) socially active by the provision of recreational and leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life and to ensure that older persons within the area of benefit maintain a healthy
mind and body. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include older persons maintaining their physical and mental wellbeing. Feelings of isolation and loneliness will be alleviated. The benefits will be demonstrated through feedback from older persons who are members of Banbridge Friendship Club. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include keeping older persons informed. With older persons increasing their knowledge, they will be able to make informed choices with regards to their lives and widen their skills and knowledge in various areas. These benefits will be demonstrated through post evaluation forms and/or a record of certificates received by members. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include alleviating feelings of isolation and loneliness and providing a support mechanism for older people. The promotion of social inclusion will compliment. These benefits will be demonstrated through increased numbers of older people attending the monthly events held by Banbridge Friendship Club. The direct benefits which flow from the purpose include the provision of advice in relation to money management, debt management and entitlements etc to those in poverty or at risk of suffering poverty. These benefits will be demonstrated through post event evaluation forms. This purpose does not lead to harm. The charity’s beneficiaries are older persons living in the Banbridge area. The only private benefit flowing from this purpose is the Club’s programme of ongoing training that a trustee may attend in relation to good governance, finance etc. Through this training trustees gain skills and expertise which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
What your organisation does
Banbridge Friendship Club meets on the first Monday of the month from 2 – 4 pm in the Old Technical School, Downshire Road, Banbridge. This time gives the opportunity for friendships to be formed and the making of new friends. Guest speakers frequently attend the monthly sessions. Just recently the group learned about the merging of Banbridge
Council with Armagh and Craigavon, and the effects it will have. In addition members have enjoyed Tai Chi. Members of Banbridge Friendship Club enjoy each other’s company while dining out together or on days away. The group travelled to Fermanagh and enjoyed a boat trip on the lakes, for example. The group raises funds for the benefit of its members.
The charity’s classifications
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Older people
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Community development
- Grant making
- Rural development
- Volunteer development
Charitable purposes
The Group is established to keep the senior generation in the Banbridge area (‘the area of benefit’) socially active by the provision of recreational and leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life and to ensure that older persons within the area of benefit maintain a healthy mind and body.