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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£475.6K
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Spending
£444.5K
- Charity no. 103126
- Date registered. 16/09/2015
Public benefits
Purpose 1: To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare which improve the conditions of life of blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families in Northern Ireland. Benefit: The benefit which flows from this purpose is reduced stress, improved family life and individual well
being for the parents, carers and families of children and young people who are blind or partially sighted and increased ease of access and efficiency to supports and services for those children and young people so that they may reach their full potential resulting in alleviation of anxiety and stress. How Benefit is evidenced: This will be demonstrated through use of a database held with details of parents, carers and their children which enables regular contact, feedback and surveys. It will be demonstrated through the use of evaluation forms with families. It is demonstrated through active collaboration and partnership working with statutory bodies, agencies and the voluntary sector. Harm: This purpose does not lead to harm. Public Element: The beneficiaries of this purpose are blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families and carers in Northern Ireland. Private Benefit: Charity Trustees are usually parents of blind or partially sighted children and young people and hence gain benefit in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries. The Interim Manager, a former Board member, receives a part payment only for significant hours worked in the operations of the organisation, which payment is incidental and is necessary to ensure the fulfilment of the purposes of the organisation. Purpose 2: To provide and assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of recreation and leisure time occupation of blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families in Northern Ireland. Benefit The benefits which flow from this purpose are fully accessible holidays, recreational and educational activities with supports to enable increased participation of blind and partially sighted children and young people leading to improved family life, feelings of individual well being and self worth. How Benefit is evidenced: This is demonstrated by feedback and records relating to organised events. It is demonstrated by the extension of recreation and leisure time opportunities available through collaboration with a range of partners within the voluntary sector. Harm: This purpose does not lead to harm. Public Element: The beneficiaries of this purpose are blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families and carers in Northern Ireland. Private Benefit: Charity Trustees are usually parents of blind or partially sighted children and young people and hence gain benefit in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries. The Interim Manager, a former Board member, receives a part payment only for significant hours worked in the operations of the organisation, which payment is incidental and is necessary to ensure the fulfilment of the purposes of the organisation.
What your organisation does
Angel Eyes NI provides parent to parent emotional support, timely information, practical help and advocacy to ensure parents are supported through every step of their child's life and development. It creates avenues of of communication with statutory bodies in health, education and with relevant voluntary organisations to overcome barriers to
service access for blind and visually impaired children and young people so that they may reach their full potential. It enhances the education of parents, families, young people and professionals through provision of regular training and leisure activities to enable information sharing and peer support.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- 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
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Sensory disabilities
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Counselling/support
- Disability
- Education/training
- Medical/health/sickness
- Research/evaluation
- Sport/recreation