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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£176.6K
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Spending
£90.5K
- Charity no. 102374
- Date registered. 16/03/2015
Public benefits
Purpose 1 The expression of the precepts of the Christian religion through engagement with the general public, and in particular with the disadvantaged, the sick, the elderly and the young is a public benefit. This can be measured and evidenced through increased social integration and pastoral care delivered at the point of need. The direct
benefit of participation in Church life includes the enjoyment of public worship and the giving and receiving of pastoral ministry, improved understanding of the values relating to civic engagement, community cohesion and providing a bridge between diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through the Church’s ministry of teaching. The beneficiaries are the general public, and the public valuation of the benefits can be evidenced through attendance at public worship, participation in Church governance and willingness to support through contributions the continuing witness of the Church. The wider benefit to the public will outweigh any detriment arising in the course of Christian outreach. Any private benefit arising out of the fulfilment of our Christian ministry or to lay staff is essential to the fulfilment of the purpose of the advancement of religion. No Trustee receives remuneration, reward or other private benefit for carrying out their Trustee responsibility. Purpose 2 The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include the provision of archive records, public enjoyment of cultural and historic buildings and artefacts such as church plate, furnishings and materials as well as an overall improved appreciation of longstanding Christian heritage. This is demonstrated through on-going provision of access to records and the use made of these records in, for example, research and genealogy, through conservation efforts in respect of records, property and artefacts and the subsequent and continued requests for access and use of our materials by wider society. There is no harm arising from the purpose. The beneficiaries are the general public. No private benefit is received by trustees fulfilling their trustee responsibilities in respect of these records, buildings or artefacts, but in the course of conservation and to make these accessible to the public, the engagement of professional staff and services is essential but incidental to the fulfilment of the purpose.
What your organisation does
All functions of the parish relate to the advancement of religion through holding regular worship and communicating with and caring for parishioners and others in our community. The Parish undertakes a wide range of activities. Information on services, parish events etc. is provided through a regular parish magazine 'Contact' which is delivered to
approximately 200 households and is also available to view on our website stmoluasonline.com Our website continues to be regularly updated and is an invaluable means of communication. All services and activities are also promoted through the use of weekly news sheets, the parish website, parish Facebook page, and word of mouth. We have a large visible noticeboard which has been very beneficial given the situation of our church on a main arterial route. Our parent and toddler group ‘Little Angels’ continues to be an invaluable service to our local community with new connections being made regularly and great feedback from parents and carers. Community choirs have long been recognised for the positive mental health benefits for those involved, and the Stormont Community Choir at St Molua's continues to grow. This outreach activity has been very well supported locally, and the connections with residential nursing homes in the parish area have developed and flourished, offering concerts and singalong events. In partnership with The Churches' Ministry of Healing, St Molua's run a monthly Healing Service which is open to everyone and has been well received locally. Our church and hall are used by both parish and local organisations. Regular activities taking place include Sunday School, Ladies' Guild, Men@10, Men’s Shed, ’Sole Mates' Walking Group and Badminton Club. We also use the church hall for church social and fundraising events and have a very creative fundraising committee. Regular events have included coffee mornings, soup lunches, cake competitions, 'Breakfast with Santa', and family quiz evenings to name a few.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Religious activities