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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£68.4K
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Spending
£53.8K
- Charity no. 102975
- Date registered. 24/06/2015
Public benefits
Beneficiaries This will be available to all the people of all traditions and ethnicity living in Greater Belfast in particular but applicable to all the people of Northern Ireland. Public Benefit The charitable purpose of Belfast Orangefest is to advance the culture and heritage of the Orange Institution for all the people in Northern Ireland.
To advance education about the Orange institution’s, history and traditions to the general public and our members. The direct benefit from these purposes is that the beneficiaries will gain knowledge about the history, literature, cultural traditions and music of the Orange institution. A further benefit of advancing culture is that the heritage of the Orange institution will be preserved for generations to come, Through our activities we are bringing people together to experience our traditions which brings great enjoyment to many people, for example our 12th July celebrations brings many families from across Northern Ireland out to enjoy the parades and entertainment provided completely free of charge. We are continually working to promote and expand this festival to all the people. We support the many constituents to promote our traditions by the provision of Ulster Scots dancing and Marching bands instruction again completely free of charge. The direct benefit that comes from advancing the education of the general public about our traditions is that it will promote a greater understanding and awareness of our traditions within and without our core membership. We see this as an important role in promoting good community relations with all other cultural traditions. By educating others we aim to challenge myths and stereotypes about the Orange institution, for example, we offer open days in Schools, Youth and Community groups so that people who so wish may improve their understanding of our activities. We will continue to roll out these promotional events. Demonstrating the Benefit Our benefits are also evidenced by the numbers of people participating in our 12th July festival that are surveyed annually and estimated between 5,000 to 7,000 directly and some 70,000 to 90,000 indirectly. As part of our role to counteract the negative publicity that sometimes surrounds our events, we produce a programme annually for the 12th festival, which includes parade details and a potted history of the Institution and the entertainment and facilities that are available for the festival. We endeavour to advance the heritage and culture of Orange Institution in Belfast throughout the year culminating in our 12th July festival annually for everyone who desires to see the public expression of our culture and heritage, as portrayed through our banners, the traditional music and kaleidoscope of colour and pageantry that brings the whole community together. Belfast Orangefest Limited is a not for profit organisation that offers everything at no cost, this is achievable through Local Government Funding and personal subscriptions from the Membership. Private Benefit There is no private benefit to any Member of the Organisation whatsoever.
What your organisation does
Organises the promotion and presentation of educational, artistic and cultural activities, including festivals, performances of music, drama, dance and poetry, and film shows: Assists and facilitates local groups and others to participate in artistic and cultural activities. Provides and assists in the provision of facilities in the interests of
social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the area of benefit. Promote all or any objects for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit which now or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- General public
- Interface communities
- Men
- Older people
- Parents
- Voluntary and community sector
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Cultural
- General charitable purposes
- Heritage/historical
- Human rights/equality
- Religious activities
- Volunteer development
- Youth development