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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 13 Dec 2019
- Charity no. 105233
- Company no. 633801
- Date registered. 19/05/2016
Public benefits
a. The advancement of the Christian Faith The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include an informing of the Gospel and Christian faith, teaching and training in Christian doctrine and principles. Also improving mental and emotional health and well-being contributing to society as well as performing of functions such as marriages,
dedications, baptisms and funerals. b. Relief of Poverty The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include relief of need, directing to accommodation, support of individuals and families, improved health, regaining of self-esteem, increased productivity, and people’s lifestyle demonstrating less homelessness and addictive behaviour. There will also be a reduction of self-harm and harm reduction. c. Community Capacity Building The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include training and equipping to better handle situations for people’s own benefits, their families, and community. d. Social Inclusion The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include a mutual respect for others and an understanding of others, with a subsequent desire to support and enable others. Also social welfare, improved self-esteem, support of people and families, personal development, people equipped and skills developed, informed, and empowered, improved health – physical and mental, reconciliation, network building, and equipping of other groups. e. Advice and Support The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include personal development, education, equipping for further education, jobs, and preparation for life and also Christian ministry. Improved life style management skills and improved citizenship. f. Conciliation and Mediation The direct benefits flowing from this purpose are improved relationships, mutual understanding, and support. g. Young People The direct benefits flowing from this purpose are improved well-being, self-esteem, skills and abilities for integrating into society, personal development. The purposes of the Freedom Centre will be carried out through various means including: Church and related activities, Street outreach, Working with other organisations and community participation, Car club, Coffee shop, and life coaching. Some of these activities are already in existence, some in development and others are planned longer term. Demonstrate how: These benefits will be demonstrated through observation of changed behaviour, monitoring of pastoral care, personal testimonies and reports. Any harm or possible harm? The majority of the Charities activities carry no potential for harm. The purposes of our charity that may lead to harm may be through dependence on pastoral or other care. Also behaviour of some of the people being helped may cause harm. We believe that any potential harm is outweighed by the benefits. We will be aware of the potential for dependence and take steps to address it. We aim to prevent harm by ensuring a safeguarding environment in all areas. Any potential abuse of the service will be mitigated by being aware, training, monitoring and taking steps to reduce it. This potential harm is outweighed by the benefits and is monitored through the outcomes. Who is it for? The charity’s beneficiaries are the general public, attenders of the meetings and their families, other churches and ministries, and overseas churches. Also clients and any related people (family and others) and other organisations. People in Northern Ireland, rest of UK and overseas will benefit. Some activities will specifically assist some vulnerable people and those on the margins of society. Is there any private benefit? The only private benefits flowing are salaries, training, well-being, and equipping of people involved. This is incidental and necessary because they are required to run and deliver the service.
What your organisation does
Current activities underway include church (all areas of church life), street outreach, working with other organisations and community participation, financial training and life skills, life coaching including job skills. Activities currently under development - to differing amounts - include Youth Centre; Food / clothing supplies for people in
need; Car club – with activities, training and advice on safety; Coffee shop; Drop in; Home groups; Play centre; School of ministry; Resources; Radio We also intend to start other churches and bodies under our ethos and objects in different sites in the future.
The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Community safety/crime prevention
- General public
- Men
- Older people
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Playgroup/after schools
- Relief of poverty
- Religious activities
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
- Welfare/benevolent
- Youth development
Charitable purposes
(a) The advancement of the Christian Faith To advance the Christian Faith in the world for the benefit of the public through holding prayer meetings, public presentations of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature and media on the basis of the Christian faith to enlighten others at the Christian faith and promote the establishment of ministry groups. (b) Relief of Poverty The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in Northern Ireland and further afield by providing or assisting in the provision of goods and services, and all the necessary support designed to support individuals in need. (c) Community Capacity Building To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantages community of Northern Ireland and further afield in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their need and to participate more fully in society. (d) Social Inclusion To promote peace and reconciliation and assist in the advancement of bridge building between all communities. Promoting knowledge and mutual understanding between different groups working towards the elimination of prejudice at home and further afield. The relief of the physical and emotional distress of persons in need, by the provision of emotional, spiritual, practical support, physical and recreational facilities, prayer, practical assistance and advice. (e) Advice and Support The relief of the physical and emotional distress of persons in need, in particular (but not exclusively) through the provision of emotional, spiritual, practical support, prayer, practical assistance and advice. (f) Conciliation and Mediation To provide, for the benefit of the public, assistance through conciliation, to people whose relationships appear to be breaking down, and where such relationships have already broken down, to support and assist in the settlement of difference or potential differences. (g) Young People To advance in life and help young people through the provision of recreational and leisure time facilities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve the conditions of life. Provide support and activities at home and further afield which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.