Jordanstown Christian Centre Ltd

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. The advancement of education. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include training and equipping to better handle situations for people’s own benefits, their families, and the community. There should also be benefits of personal development, education, equipping for further education, jobs, and preparation for life and also Christian ministry. Improved life style management skills and improved citizenship. c. 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. d. The provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupation of people who are in need as a result of their youth, age, infirmity of social and economic circumstances. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include 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. These benefits, from the various areas, are (will be) demonstrated through observation of changed behaviour, monitoring of pastoral care, personal testimonies and reports. Also by personal reports and accounts of others, statistics, and regular reviews including returns to funders (as appropriate). One to one contacts as appropriate and other outcome measures will be made. There is no harm arising from the purposes. The charity’s beneficiaries are the general public, attenders of the meetings and their families, and other churches and ministries. Also service users and any related people (family and others) and other organisations. People in Northern Ireland, UK and Ireland will benefit. The only private benefits flowing are possible future 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

The purposes of Jordanstown Christian Centre Ltd will be carried out through various means including: Church and related activities, street outreach, working with other organisations and community participation, and life coaching. Some of these activities are already in existence, some in development and others are planned longer term.