The Village Armagh Ltd

Public benefits

The direct benefits flowing from Purpose 1 include promoting social inclusion, promoting volunteering, providing a community space for women and children in Armagh and other areas The direct benefits flowing from Purpose 2 include promoting social inclusion, supporting mental health, promoting community spirit and belonging amongst women and

children in Armagh and other areas The direct benefits flowing from Purpose 3 include promoting the learning of new skills, empowering women and young people to skill-share, the development of individual capabilities, skills and understanding amongst women and children in Armagh and other areas The direct benefits flowing from Purpose 4 include promoting social inclusion and social interaction between generations for women and children in Armagh and other areas The direct benefits flowing from Purpose 5 include raising awareness of, signposting towards and providing supportive emotional and financial resources for women and children in Armagh and other areas Benefits from purpose 1 demonstrated by increased social inclusion by being included in relevant and welcoming groups, providing opportunities to create groups, volunteering, creating community. Providing space and venue to gather Benefits from Purpose 2 demonstrated by increased social inclusion, being included in relevant and welcoming groups in relevant areas resulting in community inclusion, cohesion and improved mental health Benefits from Purpose 3 demonstrated by increased knowledge and learning of new skills by the participants, increased confidence through sharing own skills and presenting to groups and the resultant better understanding of themselves and others. Benefits from Purpose 4 demonstrated by increased interaction and understanding between generations, reduced feelings of loneliness and isolation, also empowering all generations increasing confidence, connection and community Benefits from Purpose 5 demonstrated by participants getting access to necessary support [Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes?] No [Who are the charity's beneficiaries?] Women, children and young people in Armagh and other areas. The charity also benefits other women, children and young people further afield through social media and online connection. A private benefit would be that the two trustees are also women who live in Armagh and therefore would benefit from the charity. This benefit is incidental and necessary.

What your organisation does

• Facilitate and host community groups • Facilitate and host paid groups and classes • Provide a welcoming, supportive and inclusive space for women and children in the Armagh area. • Provide a space for recycling collection (Terracycle), distribution of food bank vouchers and period poverty supplies