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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 16 Sep 2025
- Charity no. 109755
- Date registered. 27/11/2023
Public benefits
- Increased resilience, capacity and opportunities for young people through an informal education methodology - Access to warm spaces and food provision for elderly members of the community - Developmental opportunities for volunteers and young leaders - Targeted counselling services which aim to support better physical and mental health - Needs
specific training opportunities for the wider community. - Records of work with children, young people and vulnerable adults are maintained in accordance with statutory and ETI standards. - All meetings of Trustees are minuted and stored in an appropriate manner. - Records of all participants in the organisations services are stoned in accordance with GDPR - Quarterly and Annual reviews will take place by trustees and other stakeholders to reflect on previous work undertaken and identify any areas of improvement within the services delivered. - Feedback forms and other means will be utilised to capture the voice of participants and inform future delivery None Identified that are not otherwise successfully mitigated by risk assessment processes and good practice. Individuals living within Markethill and the surrounding areas. No
What your organisation does
MEDA is a community organisation that engages with a wide range of individuals, from children to the elderly, who benefit from the organisation's existence. Current services provided range from youth programmes, drop-in activities and food-based initiatives, particularly with the elderly, to provide opportunities for the building of relationships
and work towards the identified outcomes of the organisation which aims to work with vulnerable, isolated and marginalised people. The organisation has also begun the process of establishing counselling services, aimed specifically at adults who have experienced trauma, with professionally qualified volunteer counsellors. The organisation also carries out a range of community-based training in support of other statutory agencies. Our desire is to increase provision via the organisation at our premises to operating on a six-day a week basis with the help of volunteers.
The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- General public
- General public
- General public
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Community development
- Community development
Charitable purposes
The association exists to provide programmes, services, and opportunities for the benefit of the wider community of Markethill. In particular, the association places particular emphasis on the delivery of services toward children and young people, the elderly, the alleviation of poverty and those with mental health needs. As such, the association aims to: Provide a safe environment where children and young people (4-25 years old) can personally and socially develop, learn skills, challenge their values and beliefs and work towards the acceptance and understanding of others. Provide a safe environment where members of the elderly community can feel valued, empowered and that their wellbeing is a key priority of the association. Provide a range of practical services and outreach opportunities that will benefit those in physical and emotional need within the Markethill area. This may also include learning and developmental opportunities. Establish counselling, mentoring and other support services for those living within the Markethill area who present for help with identifiable mental health needs or those associated to addiction(s). Provide all services in a professional manner that recognises appropriate good practice in relation to children, young people, and vulnerable members of the community. This includes meeting all required and statutory standards for the delivery of counselling services.