The Straight Forward Trust

Public benefits

The benefits which flow from: Object 1: include the maintenance of the Trust’s lands unspoilt and as a wildlife natural haven for the protection of various species existing thereon. These benefits can be evidenced by the sense of enjoyment and well-being derived from appreciation of a conserved landscape and the flora and fauna therein and

thereon. There is no perceived harm resulting from this purpose. The beneficiaries will primarily be members of the public living in near proximity to the Trust’s lands and the wider population in Co Down (where the lands are situated). There will be no private benefit. Object 2: include the opportunity to enjoy sport and recreation in a safe and controlled environment by that section of the public in N Ireland who suffer disability, whether mental, physical or sensory. The benefits can be demonstrated by the up-take of these facilities and the enjoyment of participants in their interaction with animals and other humans and the positive impact it can have on their well-being, both physical and mental. There is no harm envisaged. The primary beneficiary is Riding for the Disabled, a registered Charity, or other Charity carrying on the same or similar function, but the ultimate beneficiaries will be members of the N Ireland public suffering disability whether mental, physical or sensory. As the intention is to benefit another Charity or Charities, there should be no private benefit. Object 3: include a greater ability in riding and a deeper knowledge of horses and horsemanship, equine and stable management by a greater number of the N Ireland public. This can be demonstrated by the use and up-take of the facilities and training made available through the Trust and the success of participants in riding events and the acquisition of recognised qualifications by participants. There is no harm envisaged. The beneficiaries will be members of the public in N Ireland who have an interest in horses and riding, but with particular emphasis on young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. There will be no private benefit. Object 4: includes support for Charities involved in animal welfare and or veterinary research particularly research into equine illnesses, diseases and injuries, by providing accommodation, lands and stabling where this could be carried out. The benefit can be demonstrated by the level of support provided by the Trust and the up-take of the facilities by another Charity or Charities. There is no harm envisaged. The beneficiaries will be another Charity or Charities dealing with animal/equine welfare and research into equine illnesses, diseases and injuries. There is no private benefit. Object 5: includes financial or other support for Charities involved with the care and welfare of horses, ponies and donkeys and/or the promotion of riding and equestrian sports particularly for the benefit of children and young persons and/or the care of animals. The benefit can be demonstrated by the level of support provided by the Trust and the up-take of the Trust’s facilities by other Charities. There is no harm envisaged. The beneficiaries will in the first instance be other Charities and, by extension, the beneficiaries of those Charities. There is no private benefit intended. Object 6: includes any other charitable purpose which the Trustees may at their discretion decide on. The benefit will be demonstrated by the level of financial or other support given to such Charities. There is no harm envisaged. The beneficiaries will in the first instance be those other Charities and ultimately the beneficiaries of those Charities. There is no private benefit envisaged.

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See above - the purposes of the Charity