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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 31 Mar 2025
- Charity no. 101570
- Date registered. 12/03/2015
Public benefits
Purpose one The benefits which flow to the beneficiaries from this purpose include their: participation in structured and curriculum focused work placements; raised awareness of the factors which may determine their career choice and their understanding of the knowledge and skill requirements of particular employment sectors; increased attainment
in individual subjects; improved understanding of the vocational subjects they are studying; preparations for the transition from education to work and a greater understanding of the employability skills and attitudes sought by employers; enhanced self- confidence, maturity and interpersonal skills; raised awareness of the importance of following Health and Safety requirements in the workplace and the opportunity to collect evidence that can go towards the compilation of their Key Skills portfolios. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback received from students, teachers and employers and through the independent evaluation of the purpose commissioned from time to time by the organisation. By participating in work placements students are exposed to potential health and safety risks however these risks are identified, assessed, managed and eliminated using best in class risk management practices. The beneficiaries of this purpose are post primary students of all abilities, including those with learning difficulties, aged between 12 years and 18 years who attend schools within the Derry City Council area. They also include the parents of the students that receive the benefit. A private benefit flowing from this purpose is that gained by a Trustee whose child or relative uses the work experience and placement service provided by the organisation. The child or relative of a Trustee applies for a work experience and placement opportunity in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. Purpose two The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include the promotion of purpose one and the enabling of other connections between the worlds of work and education that lead to other innovative ways for beneficiaries to interact with the world of employment. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback received from students, teachers and employers and through the independent evaluation of the purpose commissioned from time to time by the organisation. This purpose does not give rise to any increase in the risk of harm over and above the normal course risk to which the beneficiaries are exposed. The beneficiaries of this purpose are post primary students of all abilities, including those with learning difficulties, aged between 12 years and 18 years who attend schools within the Derry City Council area. They also include the parents of the students that receive the benefit. A private benefit flowing from this purpose is that gained by a Trustee whose child or relative uses a service or opportunity flowing from this purpose provided by the organisation. The child or relative of a Trustee applies for or avails of the service or opportunity in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
What your organisation does
The principal activity of the organisation is the provision of structured work placements for students. These placements generally last between 3 and 5 days. Having determined the work experience preferences of the student the organisation acts as a broker between the school / student and the relevant employers in order to find the appropriate work
experience for the student. The organisation will meet with the student in advance of the placement to prepare him or her so that they derive the maximum benefit from the experience. On completion of the placement the students will be asked to provide feedback on their experience by way of survey conducted via Survey Monkey. The organisations other activities include its Class Programme and Careers Events Programme. The Class Programme is where a group of students, typically a class studying the same subject, are brought to an employer as a group to study the application of the subject in the work environment e.g. laboratory analysis techniques in the NI Water Service or electrical power generation in Coolkeeragh Power Station. On occasions the employer comes to the classroom to deliver this learning. The Careers Events Programme involves the curation of themed events to which students from schools throughout the area of benefit are invited to attend. These events are usually hosted by one of the schools. Events have been themed around careers in science, engineering, technology and the creative digital sector as well as entrepreneurial and business skills. The organisation also participates in the discourse and discussion conducted by government departments (e.g. DENI and DEL) and others such as Ilex and Derry City Council on the subject of careers and career choice for students.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Learning disabilities
- Parents
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Counselling/support
- Education/training
- Youth development
Charitable purposes
The objects of the company shall be: to promote the development and enhancement of linkages between the world of education and the world of work in the Derry City Council area (hereinafter called the "area of benefit") by and in particular: (a) Associating the statutory authorities, business sector, educational institutions, community and voluntary organisations and relevant individuals in a common effort to provide work experience and placement opportunities for young people of school-going age within the area of benefit.