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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 1 Dec 2022
- Charity no. 100879
- Date registered. 23/10/2015
Public benefits
The public benefits that flow from purpose (i) are: (i) enhanced quality of life and sense of well-being through engagement with and participation in activities and events that bring people together, leading to a more stable and cohesive community; (ii) strengthening the connection between young people and their communities and increasing active,
positive citizenship. The public benefit that flows from purpose (ii) is heightened mental, physical and emotional well being, leading to improved health outcomes and a better quality of life; The beneficiaries are the inhabitants of the area of benefit. These benefits can be evidenced through feedback from the beneficiaries, evaluations of the work and impact of Garrison Community Group, the findings of community surveys and research carried out into the link between participation in physical activity and health. No harm or private benefit arises from these purposes.
What your organisation does
Garrison Community Group organises a programme of summer activites for children and teenagers - surfing, fishing, golfing, dance classes, arts/crafts, outdoor pursuits. The group applies each year for funding from a local commercial entity and once secured the funding is used to supplement the cost of the activities. As a result all sections of
the community are able to avail and enjoy the activities on their doorstep. Through the course of the year, Garrison Community Group facilitates keep fit classes for men and women in the area, boxing classes for boys and girls, cooking and healthy living classes for older men and women in the community. Garrison Community actively engaged with the local council and working group tasked with formulating an area plan. This has resulted in the erection of a MUGA pitch, outdoor gym equipment, community notice board and bandstand in the village. First aid classes were provided. Participants received certificates/basic qualifications upon completion of the course. Garrison Community Group participates in the Volunteer Now project allowing young people in the area to become involved in the organisation and running of voluntary projects resulting in accreditation/certificate. Each year Garrison Community Group organises and funds the erection of a Christmas tree and decorations in the village. Community events are held at Christmas, Easter and Hallowe'en which give families the opportunity to come together to celebrate these events as a community together. A one day event is also held during the summer. Funding for this event is normally sourced and activities, which appeal to all ages, are provided at reduced cost. Bus trips/excursions are organised normally twice per year.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Older people
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
Charitable purposes
The objects ("Objects") are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Garrison and its environs without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion through: (i) the advancement of community development by organising community activities and events; and (ii) the promotion of health and well-being and community participation in healthy recreation and amateur sport.