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Donegall Pass Community Forum

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £261.4K

  • Spending

    £262.7K

  • Charity no. 102631
  • Date registered. 12/06/2017

Public benefits

Purpose One: To maintain and manage a shared space facility in the area of benefit for activities promoted by the Forum (hereinafter called “DPCF”); the direct benefit flowing from this, is a safe and neutral facility for residents of the said area of benefit to use for training courses or jobs and benefit advice. The benefit is evidenced by word

of mouth from the attendees. This purpose does not lead to any harm. The benefit is for all residents in the Donegall Pass and South Belfast area. A private benefit flowing from this is that a Committee member or family member may use the Forum’s facilities in the same manner as all other residents, this is purely incidental and necessary, so that the benefit is available for all. Purpose Two: To support the development of a cohesive, shared and integrated community and promote the well being of those living in the area of benefit through the provision of educational, social and recreational activities; The direct benefit is a united community which has come together as one to achieve its targets. Further benefits are a more vibrant and inclusive society via the educational programmes, health and recreational activities. These benefits are evidenced through the diverse set up within DPCF, also through feedback generated from the activities laid in by DPCF. The purpose does not lead to any harm. These benefits are for all residents within the Donegall Pass and South Belfast area. Private benefits from these are purely incidental and necessary to any group member, as family members can avail of any opportunities arising. Purpose Three: To relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing them with information, representation, and advocacy with issues such as housing, community safety, the environment and community relations; The direct benefit flowing from this is a more informed society and healthier community lifestyle, giving them a better standard of living conditions and environment. This is evidenced by DPCF’s representation on various Committees, and via the community newsletter and social media, outlining the successes carried out for the community. The purpose does not lead to any harm. The private benefit for group members is in line with the rest of the community, which is gaining a healthier lifestyle, and being better informed, this is purely incidental and necessary so that the benefit is available to all.

What your organisation does

The organisation has a vast wealth of skills and expertise within its members, including community relations & development, educational, academics and local residents. DPCF provides opportunities for the regeneration of the Donegall Pass/Inner South Belfast area, and supports the introduction of health, recreational and educational programmes for

local residents, both young and old, as well as disadvantaged BME communities within the area. The volunteer base currently comes from local residents.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
  • 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
  • Community safety/crime prevention
  • Ethnic minorities
  • General public
  • Interface communities
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Older people
  • Parents
  • Specific areas of deprivation
  • Tenants
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Accommodation/housing
  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Community development
  • Community enterprise
  • Counselling/support
  • Education/training
  • Environment/sustainable development/conservation
  • General charitable purposes
  • Human rights/equality
  • Relief of poverty
  • Volunteer development

This display is a broad summary of the charity’s financial information. For a full understanding of the charity’s finances, the reader should view the PDF accounts and reports under the Documents tab above.

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £261.4K

  • Spending

    £262.7K

Income

£261.4K

Spending

£262.7K

Charitable purposes

The Charity’s objects (“Objects”) are to:- (1) To promote community development and urban regeneration in Donegall Pass and South Belfast in general (the “area of benefit”) by all or any of the following means: (a) design, promote, implement and evaluate strategies and develop and carry through programmes and action plans concerned with improving the economic, social, health, well-being and safety, and environmental life of the inhabitants of the area of benefit; (b) promote study and research, set priorities and develop and influence policy and practice in the fields of urban regeneration community development, health and well-being, environmental improvement and social enterprise development; (c) provide a forum for the discussion and debate of urban regeneration, community development and related issues and raise public awareness of these matters; (d) provide strategic and practical support to community and voluntary groups in the area of benefit. (2) Promote good community relations, religious and racial harmony, social cohesion, equality and diversity and social justice by encouraging participation in a range of inclusive and accessible programmes which strive to bring together all sections of the community;. (3) Advance education, training, community capacity building and assist those who are unemployed. (4) Promote arts and multi-cultural activities and events to increase understanding between people from different cultural backgrounds. (4) Promote and support social enterprise and sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. (5) The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. POWERS

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name

  • DPCF
  • 4 Trustees
  • 4 Employees
  • 15 Volunteers

Trustee board

  • Mrs Deborah Mccurrie
  • Ms Marie Mccallin
  • Ms Martine Boyd
  • Mr Nigel Mccrum

Contact details

Public Address

Elaine Mansfield, Cromac Regeneration Initiative, 165-169 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1DT

List of regions

  • Belfast City Council

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