McDonnell Trust 2010

Public benefits

The primary purpose of the McDonnell Trust is the education and maintenance of Roman Catholic students attending any educational establishment in Ireland, particularly for students studying for priesthood or other religious life. The Trust enables students to develop their spiritual capacities through attendance at educational establishments. The

direct benefit flowing from the charitable purpose of the Trust are of a Pastoral, educational and spiritual nature which enables students to enhance their personal development, social skills, faith and spiritual lives. Without the support of the Trust, many of the individuals would not be in a position to complete their studies. The objectives also facilitate the adoption of a moral framework which encourages individuals to be good citizens and there is a wider benefit to society when individuals progress to religious life. The Public Benefit is demonstrated when the individuals are ordained and take up posts either in a Diocesan or a Missionary Role and they are then in a position to educate and influence others in a positive manner. There is no private benefit to any individuals and there is absolutely no harm or potential harm arising as a result of the primary purposes of the Trust.

What your organisation does

The Trust provide for the education and maintenance of Roman Catholic students attending any educational establishment in Ireland, particularly for students studying for priesthood or other religious life.