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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£25.7K
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Spending
£31.8K
- Charity no. 108145
- Company no. 664313
- Date registered. 17/02/2022
Public benefits
The direct benefits include promoting the aims and objectives of reconciliation, peace, social and economic change, community empowerment rights, equality inclusivity and diversity, conflict resolution and peace building. The Gaelic blitz bringing together young people, in conjunction with local clubs and the sport’s governing bodies is designed to
promote community empowerment and inclusivity and diversity. A fishing competition open to everyone, is designed bring people together in a sport that can be very solitary. The purpose of poetry competition was designed to promote unity and peace as its focus was on that part of Martin’s legacy as set out in the Foundation’s objects. There were two levels of entry under 18 and 18+. Entries could be submitted in both Gaeilge and/or English so as to encourage inclusivity and diversity. Future events the Foundation is planning are designed to promote inclusivity, reconciliation, conflict resolution and peace building, with guest speakers people contributions focusing on Martin's contribution to these themes. The events/audiences will include young people, cross community audiences and those who live and work in areas where there is ongoing conflict. The establishment of a Bursary scheme, open to all, is designed to facilitate social and economic change as well as inclusivity for a number of people. Whilst the bursary scheme will be open to all, special consideration will be given to applicants who face significant barriers and hardship preventing them from fulfilling their full potential, for example those with a disability, or where economic or family circumstances are a barrier to them pursuing their education or where they require work tools or specialised clothing will needed to allow them to take up a job. The Foundation’s plans to establish a Peace and Reconciliation Chair at an American University is designed to promote learning around conflict resolution, peace building and reconciliation. The involvement of over 1,000 young people, 24 clubs and volunteer referees in the Gaelic blitz demonstrates community empowerment and inclusivity. Future work, with a sponsor, will include a young whistlers programme to develop referees. The social aspect of the fishing competition is demonstrated by the fact that it is always fully booked. The poetry competition with over 100 entries demonstrates that people were prepared to give voice to their ideas in respect of unity and peace, in line with Martin’s legacy. The social and economic benefits of the bursary scheme will be demonstrated by those who receive an award going on and fulfil their potential. The establishment of a Peace and Reconciliation Chair is calculated to promote learning around conflict resolution, peace building and reconciliation. Future events will promote inclusivity, reconciliation, conflict resolution and peace building, to young people, cross community audiences and those who live and work in conflict areas. The Foundation is conscious that not everyone in our society would be fully supportive of some of its purposes, particularly peace and reconciliation and may view the purposes of the Foundation as harmful to their interests. However, given this particular context the Foundation does not believe that its purposes could be construed as harmful by the general public and in particular those that it seeks to help and support. The beneficiaries are the general public, but vary depending on the particular activity. The aim of the Foundation is to be open to all. There are no incidental private benefits.
What your organisation does
The Foundation was established by following the death of Martin Mc Guinness, former deputy First Minister. The organisation was established by Martin's family, friends and the Gasyard Wall Féile. The Foundation organises a number of sporting events, a Gaelic blitz for children aged between 9-12. Going forward this will include all four GAA codes
Camogie, Hurling, Gaelic Football and Ladies Football and also Introduce a Young Whistlers group to develop referees for the Codes. A fishing competition open to everyone, which also teaches safety on the water and a poetry competition open to all. The Foundation is also planning a number of events where people will speak to targeted audiences about Martin's contribution to peace and reconciliation. The events/audiences will include young people, cross community audiences and those who live and work in areas where there is ongoing conflict. The Foundation is also intends to introduce a Bursary scheme, open to all, but with special consideration given to applicants who face significant barriers and hardship preventing them from fulfilling their full potential, for example those with a disability, or where economic or family circumstances are a barrier to them pursuing their education or where they require work tools or specialised clothing will needed to allow them to take up a job. The Foundation also plans on establishing a Peace and Reconciliation Chair at an American University.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Overseas/developing countries
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Grant making
- Sport/recreation