Glenariff Improvement Group

Public benefits

The purposes of Glenariff Improvement Group are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Glenariff area and its environs without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary and community organisations and inhabitants in a common

effort to: (a) promote community development by providing resources, support and information for community and voluntary groups and organisations and encouraging and assisting such organisations to co-operate to achieve their aims; The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include greater efficiency and effectiveness by working together. These benefits can be demonstrated by residents participating more fully in their local environment. (b) advance environmental protection and improvement; The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include an improved local environment. These benefits can be demonstrated by the community and voluntary groups enjoying working together. (c) promote village renewal; maintain, improve or provide public amenities; remove litter and debris and otherwise improve the appearance of the area of benefit; The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include improved village environs. These benefits can be demonstrated by the village having an improved appearance for local people and visitors. (d) provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include provision of regular opportunities for people to meet and learn in sociable surroundings. These benefits can be demonstrated by regular club and other activities taking place. (e) relieve those in need by reason of youth, age or other disadvantage; The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include the provision of opportunities for social interaction. These benefits can be demonstrated by provision of opportunities for social interaction demonstrated by people enjoying a better condition of life, both socially and mentally. (f) promote culture and heritage and raise awareness of local history; The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include regular talks and activities by a range of expert speakers. These benefits can be demonstrated by an increased awareness of cultural heritage. (g) promote tourism and opportunities for recreational purposes; The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include improved facilities for tourists and recreation. These benefits can be demonstrated by an annual increase in tourist appreciation of Glenariff. (h) promote good community relations, religious and racial harmony and equality and diversity; The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include improved relations with community groups from different backgrounds. These benefits can be demonstrated by sharing expertise and enjoying activities together. (i) promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include the group is flexible and able to respond to circumstances. These benefits can be demonstrated by the group working to respond to meet additional needs. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes. The general public benefits from the improved condition of the area; tourists, visitors and local people benefit from the improved facilities including the presence of the cafe and toilet facilities; local people benefit from the weekly lunch club and the Christmas celebrations; part time employees and trainees benefit from the employment in this area where there is little employment locally. Suppliers and employees who receive a wage or other remuneration receive private benefit. The private benefit is incidental and necessary to enable Glenariff Improvement Group to pursue its objects.

What your organisation does

Glenariff Improvement Group carries out its purpose by furthering its objects through applying its own voluntary resources of time and energy and by fundraising activities including pursuing relevant applications for external assistance.