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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£1.8K
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Spending
£1.8K
- Charity no. 102991
- Date registered. 02/02/2016
Public benefits
Our main aims and objectives are (a) to provide an educational resource for the Cullybackey community (b) to promote and preserve the heritage of local people (c) to promote cultural confidence and civic pride, bolster morale of the community and harness the abilities of Cullybackey people (d) to facilitate the examination, exploration and
appreciation by all, of history, heritage and culture in an open and positive manner to encourage mutual understanding The benefits which flow are the same for all our purposes and include the provision and maintenance of our premises at 7 Fenagh Road Cullybackey as well as the arrangement and management of events in those premises. These benefits have been and will be demonstrated through the good state of repair of the facilities and the continued use of the premises by patrons. In addition, through attendance at events and positive feedback from patrons. We have not identified any harm flowing from this purpose. The charity’s beneficiaries are the general public of the Cullybackey and wider area. We are not aware of any incidental or necessary private benefit flowing from this purpose. In 2004, the Society leased the facilities from the Trustees of Dunnygarron Orange Lodge for a period of 20 years. This presented an opportunity to initiate a long-term project to increase the community space which could be used by the people of Cullybackey and further afield. Since leasing the building the Society has embarked on a programme of renovation and re-furbishment, the first two phases of which have resulted in much-improved kitchen facilities, toilet facilities and main hall area which has resulted in a modern, safe, energy-efficient community resource. In the recent past, the facilities have been used to host historical talks and musical events. These have been arranged by the Society and have provided the community with the opportunity to express and become more aware of their heritage. On the musical theme, the facilities are used on a weekly basis by Cullybackey Fife and Drumming Club for musical tuition. Religious organisations have used the building to hold outreach missions. This has promoted faith-based education and moral improvement for the community in general but particularly for those attending. The facilities are currently being used by a pre-school playgroup which has an enrolment of 30 children of pre-school age. This helps the pre-school leaders and supervisors to reassure parents that their children have optimum conditions in which to engage in their pre-school learning activities. As an indirect result of providing this facility, parents are able to pursue their careers in the knowledge that their children are being cared for in safe and comfortable surroundings. The organisation of events in safe, comfortable surroundings has a positive effect on the learning experience of participants and also enables training providers to more easily communicate their messages.
What your organisation does
Our main activities are (a) to provide facilities for the enjoyment of, and participation in drama, music, history, dance, writing, the visual arts and other activities of a cultural nature (b) to organise, or assist in organising, classes, meetings, events and activities consistent with the objectives of the Society (c) to prepare, or assist in
the preparation of written, audio or video material which records or explains the culture and traditions of local people (d) to co-operate to such extent as may be necessary with voluntary and statutory agencies and inhabitants of the area of benefit so as to advance the said objectives (e) to raise funds by way of donation, contributions and other lawful methods (f) to do all such other lawful things as may advance the above aims and objectives The Society exists to increase the awareness of the cultural heritage of the Cullybackey and wider area. The main function of the Society is to provide and maintain facilities for the enjoyment of, and participation in drama, music, history, dance, writing, the visual arts and other activities of a cultural and educational nature. Income generated from rental is used to maintain the building structure and pay for utilities so that the most safe and comfortable facilities are available. The Society also facilitates meetings and events eg historical talks and musical evenings, to help all sections of the Cullybackey community to better understand their cultural heritage. A local drumming club meets on a weekly basis to provide musical tuition for the benefit of the community and the local orange lodge. The facilities are also available, and have been used, for private parties.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Accommodation/housing
- Community development
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Heritage/historical