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  • Charity no. 102883
  • Date registered. 17/09/2015

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from purpose 1 are: a) advancement of citizenship and the promotion of religious and racial harmony and equality and diversity through programmes which facilitate differing opinions and ideas. The main beneficiaries are the people of Banbridge and surrounding environs in Northern Ireland, and beyond via the

Internet. b) advancement of citizenship through programmes which give accurate information on current affairs. The main beneficiaries are the people of Banbridge and surrounding environs in Northern Ireland, and beyond via the Internet. c) advancement of education and training. The main beneficiaries are young people, the unemployed and older members of the community in Banbridge and the surrounding area who gain personal and technical transferable skills. d) advancement of community development and the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage through programmes which promote local talents and developments in the community. The main beneficiaries are the people of Banbridge and surrounding environs in Northern Ireland, and beyond via the Internet. e) advancement of religion and citizenship through programmes which provide Christian commentary on a range of topics and issues. The main beneficiaries are the people of Banbridge and surrounding environs in Northern Ireland, and beyond via the Internet. The direct benefits which flow from purpose 2 are the advancement of education and citizenship through programmes which give information on world needs and opportunities to address these. The indirect benefits are the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in other countries. The main beneficiaries are the people of Banbridge and surrounding environs in Northern Ireland, and beyond via the Internet.

What your organisation does

Shine FM is first and foremost a radio broadcaster. It is run by volunteers, many of whom have never broadcast before. Part of Shine FM's remit is to train new presenters who range in age from early teens to old age. Shine FM also promotes local events and organisations by publicizing them on air and by running features and interviews on air. New

music and aspiring musicians also get air time.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of religion
  • Other charitable purposes

Who the charity helps

  • General public
  • Older people
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Arts
  • Cultural
  • Education/training
  • Religious activities
  • Youth development

Charitable purposes

(i) To advance the Christian faith, and to promote Christian values in the Banbridge area and surrounding environs in Northern Ireland (hereinafter called "the area of benefit“) by associating with community and voluntary organisations and statutory bodies in a common effort to advance the Christian faith, education, development and training of the public in all aspects of community media, and to provide facilities in the interests of social, cultural and economic change with the object of improving the quality of life of individuals in the community and in particular; (ii) To maintain and manage local broadcasting facilities for all the Christian denominations in the area of benefit and to raise awareness of local people to opportunities needs and cultures of other nations.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

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