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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£30.5K
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Spending
£17.5K
- Charity no. 107121
- Company no. 645386
- Date registered. 15/08/2018
Public benefits
The benefits that flow from this purpose include provision of a safe recreational facility which can be accessed freely by people of all ages and abilities within the rural community of Desertmartin and surrounding areas. This facility provides a base in which local people can meet and engage in a range of educational programmes which help to
develop skills, knowledge and capacity within the local community. The benefit of this extends to local people being able to fully identify their needs and allow them to develop local solutions to improve the quality of life for people living within the community. It also benefits local people as they will have increased knowledge and ability to engage with key statutory, community and voluntary organisations that can help support the organisation in furthering its charitable purposes. This helps the area tackle issues around rural isolation, poverty and deprivation. The benefits of our work also include building civic pride within the local community. Through our work people are animated about their local community and are given opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the social and cultural life within the area. Our work creates a space in which people can meet in a safe environment and has positive implications for the physical, mental and emotional well being of local people. This contributes to a healthy, vibrant and sustainable community Our work also ensures that important environmental aspects of our local community are maintained and protected for future generations to enjoy and derive benefit from. All of our work can be demonstrated by feedback from all users. We provide regular opportunities for users to articulate feedback on all aspects of what we do. The benefits of our work are also evidenced by support for our charity by both family and wider community support at fund raising events and other recreational activities. Volunteer of all ages are also provided with an opportunity to make a positive contribution to the work of the charity. There is no harm flowing from this purpose The primary beneficiaries of our work are people of all ages and abilities within the Desertmartin and surrounding rural hinterland There is no private benefit which flows from this purpose. We have identified only an incidental benefit which is where Trustees and volunteers are provided with training opportunities in terms of governance, project management and fundraising. This may have positive benefits for the personal and professional development of trustees and volunteers. This is however critical to their role within the charity and ultimately benefits the users of our service.
What your organisation does
We organize a range of activities including a range of health and well-being events, craft classes, social tea dances, jiving classes, cake sales and an annual dinner for the elderly in partnership with St. Vincent De Paul. We maintain the premises in safe and welcoming order for local organizations such as Knocknagin P.S. who use the hall as a
gym. It is also used by Kidsview After School's Club, Knocknagin Parent Teacher Association, by the bowling club, local S.P.R.E.D. disability group, Slieve Gallion Active Retirement Association, Marching Band, and the Ceili Club
The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Community safety/crime prevention
- Ethnic minorities
- General public
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Playgroup/after schools
- Relief of poverty
- Rural development
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development