Knocknagin Hall Committee

Public benefits

Knocknagin Hall Committee – Public Benefit Statement Charity Purpose The Project is established to advance education, including vocational training, relieve poverty and to conserve and protect the local environment and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or leisure-time occupation with the object of improving

the conditions of life for all the inhabitants of the Desertmartin area without distinction of gender, race or of political, religious or other opinions. What benefits flow from this purpose? The benefits that flow from this purpose include provision of a safe recreational facility which can be accessed freely by people of all ages and abilities within the rural community of Desertmartin and surrounding areas. This facility provides a base in which local people can meet and engage in a range of educational programmes which help to develop skills, knowledge and capacity within the local community. The benefit of this extends to local people being able to fully identify their needs and allow them to develop local solutions to improve the quality of life for people living within the community. It also benefits local people as they will have increased knowledge and ability to engage with key statutory, community and voluntary organisations that can help support the organisation in furthering its charitable purposes. This helps the area tackle issues around rural isolation, poverty and deprivation. The benefits of our work also include building civic pride within the local community. Through our work people are animated about their local community and are given opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the social and cultural life within the area. Our work creates a space in which people can meet in a safe environment and has positive implications for the physical, mental and emotional well being of local people. This contributes to a healthy, vibrant and sustainable community Our work also ensures that important environmental aspects of our local community are maintained and protected for future generations to enjoy and derive benefit from. Can you demonstrate this? All of our work can be demonstrated by feedback from all users. We provide regular opportunities for users to articulate feedback on all aspects of what we do. The benefits of our work are also evidenced by support for our charity by both family and wider community support at fund raising events and other recreational activities. Volunteer of all ages are also provided with an opportunity to make a positive contribution to the work of the charity. Is any harm or possibility of harm outweighed by the benefit? There is no harm flowing from this purpose. Who is the benefit for? The primary beneficiaries of our work are people of all ages and abilities within the Desertmartin and surrounding rural hinterland. Is there any private benefit? Is it incidental or necessary? There is no private benefit which flows from this purpose. We have identified only an incidental benefit which is where Trustees and volunteers are provided with training opportunities in terms of governance, project management and fundraising. This may have positive benefits for the personal and professional development of trustees and volunteers. This is however critical to their role within the charity and ultimately benefits the users of our service.

What your organisation does

Provides a base in which local people can meet and engage in a range of educational programmes which help to develop skills, knowledge and capacity within the local community