Portaferry Gala Festival

The Charity's objects are to benefit the inhabitants of Portaferry and its environs (the "area of benefit") without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion and in particular to:- (1) Advance community development for the benefit of the public by: (a) providing facilities for and organise community and family events in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisureliness occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; (b) promoting tourism and other sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. (2) Promote diversity, equality, good race and community relations, inter-cultural understanding and social harmony through activities that: (a) foster increased mutual understanding and respect between people from diverse backgrounds; and (b) cultivate a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity. (3) Advance education and training for the public benefit by organising classes, courses and programmes. (4) Encourage community participation in healthy recreation by organising and promoting sports and recreational events that are capable of improving health and wellbeing. (5) Promote arts and culture by encouraging community participation in creative arts and organising cultural and arts initiatives and events.