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MCALLISTER CONSERVATION TRUST

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £0.0K

  • Spending

    £0.0K

  • Charity no. 109140
  • Date registered. 29/09/2022

Public benefits

Enhanced understanding among local people of the importance of woodland habitats. Enhanced understanding of traditional farming practices - particularly among local young people. Greater appreciation in the local population of nature in general, and of woodland flora and fauna in particular. Increased opportunities for local people, both

individually and in groups, for walks in an area of mixed woodland, traditional fields and river-banks. By interacting and liaising with those who have used the facilities to ascertain their impressions and reactions. User feedback via questionnaires and visitor comments will be key components of how they evaluate their experience. By monitoring visitor numbers to any organized events. By close contact with local schools, nature groups and walkers/anglers to assess their experience of the walk, event, activity etc. No. The general public of Northern Ireland, in particular within the Garvagh/Coleraine purlieus. Any benefit[s] to trustees would be identical to those of the public - and therefore incidental.

What your organisation does

Establishing a new woodland of circa 10 hectares, comprising a mix of native trees and plants on existing farmland alongside the Agivey River near Garvagh, Co Derry. Maintaining and managing the woodland according to best forestry practice. Setting up suitable walking routes for people wishing to explore nature and biodiversity. Arranging

occasional demonstrations of traditional farming methods and practices, and/or of older machinery and equipment in an authentic setting. Setting up a board of trustees to manage and oversee all aspects of the Trust's activities.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Who the charity helps

  • General public

How the charity works

  • Environment/sustainable development/conservation

Charitable purposes

1. Advancement of environmental protection and improvement through developing sustainable environments to benefit biodiversity and species enrichment. 2. Promotion of sustainable development and enhancement of knowledge and practice of sustainable farming methods and countryside management. 3. Advancement of education by raising awareness and knowledge of environmental issues among the local and wider community.

Governing document

Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust

Other name

  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Trustee board

  • Mr Andrew Price
  • Mr James O'kane
  • Mr William James O'kane
  • Mr Adrian Oliver O'kane

Contact details

Public Address

Mr William O'kane, 112 Grove Road, Maghera, BT46 5QZ

List of regions

  • Causeway Coast And Glens District Council

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