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Status
Received: 2 days late
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Income
£60.6K
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Spending
£62.3K
- Charity no. 104582
- Company no. 617420
- Date registered. 30/06/2016
Public benefits
The direct benefits that flow from promoting community development are that the Ballyholland Development Association (BDA) facilities are used by a wider range of agencies and local groups. Action Cancer visited to carry out male health checks for the over 40s, the PSNI visited to discuss crime prevention and the Electoral Office visited to advise
on voter registration. This gave local people and groups essential information and the uptake is evidenced by records kept by the various agencies concerned and the sign in book in the community centre There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose as the services are free and the beneficiaries are local families and individuals living in or visiting Ballyholland The direct benefits that flow from promoting a recreational charities purpose are that the facilities are used by BDA groups such as the “Sunshine Club” which provides activities for the over 60s including flower arranging, bird box making, health discussions and afternoon tea. This brings isolated pensioners together in a friendly local environment to share activities, stories and enjoy good company. Each week 30+ people attend and the group also organises trips and guest speakers on relevant topics. Feedback is collected after each activity and suggestions for new activities are welcome. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose as the beneficiaries are pensioners living in or visiting Ballyholland and the organisers are voluntary The direct benefits that flow from relieving those in need are that the new BDA facilities have enabled those with a disability to again participate in activities such as indoor bowling and exercise classes due to better parking, access and toilet facilities. This has increased the numbers involved by 10%. The new gym is used by all ages throughout the day with 100 members signed up. A nominal fee is charged to cover the maintenance and repair of the equipment. In some cases this is waived. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose as the beneficiaries are the people living in or visiting Ballyholland The direct benefits that flow from advancing education, arts and culture are that organised courses in IT, Paired reading and local history have been oversubscribed with positive feedback given to the tutors and plans to deliver the sessions again in 2016. In total over 50 participants have attended one of the courses. There is some private benefit flowing from this purpose as the tutors are paid but this is greatly outweighed by the gains for parents and those living in or visiting Ballyholland The direct benefits that flow from advancing amateur sport are that very Tuesday and Thursday the BDA Youth club meets offering activities for ages 6 – 16. The sessions consist of physical activities, improving the health and fitness of participants, whilst the structured activities improve teamwork, build relationships and encourage mutual respect. A register is kept of all attendees and suggestions for activities are encouraged by the volunteer leaders. There is no private benefit flowing from this purpose as the beneficiaries are children aged 6 -16 living in or visiting BallyhollandThe direct benefits that flow from promoting community relations is the creation of neutral space that both sides of the community can use and feel comfortable. In the past the local GAA club and Orange Hall were used separately by each community. The new BDA facilities have already been used to host a Christmas play, community Concert and weekly Bingo with a list of attendees demonstrating that the entire community has come together. This has been actively encouraged by the organisers. There is some private benefit flowing from this purpose as a small number of those involved in certain events are paid but this is greatly outweighed by the gains for the wider community and those living in or visiting Ballyholland
What your organisation does
Ballyholland Development Association was established to oversee and manage the construction and operation of a new Community Centre Facility in Ballyholland. This facility is now open since July 2015 and caters for a wide range of activities including a weekly youth club, pensioners activities including lunchtime social gatherings, Indoor bowling,
Community flower arranging, historical talks. The centre has been used by the school to host their annual panto and also for PE Activities by the local Primary and Nursery schools. The centre has also been used as a based for a number of other community based activities. The centre hires out its facilities to cover running costs but has a community charging rate for local community groups.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The advancement of amateur sport
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Older people
- Voluntary and community sector
- Women
How the charity works
- Community development
- Rural development