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Mid Ulster Child Contact Centre

  • Removed

  • This charity was removed from the register on 19 Nov 2018
  • Charity no. 100823
  • Date registered. 19/11/2014

Public benefits

A) To provide a safe neutral environment where contact can occur between a child and their parent or significant others with whom they no longer live. The benefits which flow from purpose (A) include: -the relief of the emotional impact of separation due to family breakdown -the re-establishment of a level of trust between parents -the maintenance

of contact between users of the centre in a safe and neutral environment -that contact may happen safe from risk of harm eg domestic abuse, substance abuse These benefits are demonstrated through: -the number of families attending -the number of families who use the centre and consequently move on to independent contact -client evaluation sheets -independent evaluation of the project -anecdotal evidence from users of the centre -feedback from referrers eg social workers, child court officers -research -accreditation from NACCC and NICCC The purposes of our charity may lead to the following harm: -users of the centre may become reliant on the centre -a possibility that users may feel that coming to the centre may cause embarrassment We can show that this harm is outweighed by the benefits through: -feedback showing the success of the centre and its objects (B) To recruit volunteers and staff to 'man' the Child Contact Centre The benefits which flow from purpose (b) include: -that staff and volunteers are found to facilitate the operation of the centre -that volunteers become members of a team, benefiting from networking and possible enhancement of their career opportunities These benefits are demonstrated through: -course evaluation forms -independent evaluation -anecdotal evidence The purposes of our charity may lead to the following harm: -a risk that volunteers may find themselves in a confrontational situation We can show that this harm is outweighed by the benefits through: -vetting, training and support to volunteers and staff (C) To promote and publicise the concept of Child Contact Centres The benefits which flow from purpose (c) include: -an awareness by the public of the role and purpose of the Child Contact Centre so that they can seek referral in times of need These benefits are demonstrated through: -Numbers of referrals, either self-referrals or by agencies The only private benefit flowing from the purpose (b) is that volunteers may enhance their employment opportunities through the experience gained from supporting child contact and the ongoing training they receive in order to carry out their role which is transferable to other settings, but this is incidental and necessary. likewise, staff salaries. The beneficiaries of the Mid Ulster Child Contact Centres (MUCCC) are the children, their families and significant others who are experiencing the impact of family breakdown and wish to establish contact. While most of the beneficiaries live in the Mid Ulster area, it is not our policy to refuse people who come from other areas.

What your organisation does

MUCCC provides a child centred , safe, neutral environment where contact can occur between a child/ children and their parent or significant other (s) with whom they no longer live within the Mid Ulster area. We provide toys and games for children of various ages in a warm and comfortable setting. Referrals come from Social Services, Children's

Court and self-referrals. We recruit volunteers and staff to facilitate contact between parents and their children. We also promote and publicise the concept of child contact centres. MUCCC undertake a pre-visit with each parent separately to ensure that everyone is clear regarding the role and remit of the organisation and to clarify any specific needs that may arise.

The charity’s classifications

  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
  • Carers
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Ex-offenders and prisoners
  • General public
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Counselling/support
  • Human rights/equality
  • Volunteer development
  • Welfare/benevolent
  • Youth development

Charitable purposes

To provide a safe neutral environment where contact can occur between a child and their parent or significant others with whom they no longer live. To recruit volunteers and staff to 'man' the Child Contact Centre. To promote and publicise the concept of Child Contact Centres.

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