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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 13 Oct 2020
- Charity no. 100915
- Date registered. 17/11/2014
Public benefits
Stated simply, the purposes of Something Special are (1) to provide education through music and performing art to people with learning disabilities and (2) to provide recreational facilities for them. The Direct Benefits which flow from the first purpose include the provision of educational opportunities for those with learning disabilities, the
gaining amongst the beneficiaries gain of increased self esteem and self determination as well as opportunities for social interaction, development of communication, concentration and performance skills. The Direct Benefits which flow from the second purpose include the gaining, by the beneficiaries, of increased independence, development of social skills and opportunities to learn and develop new skills. The Direct Benefits are capable of being demonstrated, proven or evidenced by consistent parent/carer meetings, Student Council, multi disciplinary team meetings, showcase events, research in conjunction with the UU, person centred planning achievements and SMART goals met. Something Special see no harms arising from the purpose. Private benefits to unintended beneficiaries are incidental to the carrying out of the purposes, ie the organisation employs a small number of qualified and highly skilled staff to carry out the purposes. Fees are more of a donation by the beneficiaries' families demonstrating their support for the organisation and assisting with costs. The poor are never excluded, even if they are unable to make a donation.
What your organisation does
Something Special advances education amongst young people and adults with learning disabilities. The organisation places huge emphasis on music and creativity as tools for learning and development. Showcase events to communities and audiences are high priority as these type of events helps to break down barriers and highlight the skills, talents
and potential of the client group. Something Special raises awareness of learning disability in a positive light among the general public, who often are keen to volunteer or support the charity.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Carers
- Learning disabilities
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Arts
- Disability
- Education/training
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
Charitable purposes
The association is established to advance music education and the performing arts among people over the age of 16 with learning disabilities (hereinafter called the beneficiaries) in the North-West of the island of Ireland (hereinafter called the area of benefit) and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said beneficiaries and in particular to: a) advance the educational opportunities for the beneficiaries; b) provide and develop the performing arts for the benefit of the beneficiaries in the area of benefit and encourage appreciation for and participation in performing arts activities among the beneficiaries in the area of benefit; c) provide practical assistance designed to enable the beneficiaries to avail of resources and tuition who would not otherwise be able to access such resources; d) raise awareness among the general public of the needs and experiences, and potential contributions of people with learning disabilities in the area of benefit. e) present, promote, organise, manage and produce plays of cultural and educational value, including performances, dramas, comedies, operas, operetas, burlesques, films, broadcasts, television shows, concerts, musical pieces, puppet shows, ballets, entertainments and exhibitions.