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Glebeside Community Association Limited

Registered

  • Charity no. 110931
  • Date registered. 26/08/2026

Public benefits

The direct benefits from our work include: Better physical and mental health through regular participation in football, exercise, and other recreational activities that encourage an active lifestyle. Improved confidence, self-esteem, and life skills for young people and adults through mentoring, teamwork, and structured community

programmes. Reduced isolation and stronger community connections as people come together through our youth, women’s, and men’s groups to build friendships and mutual support. Enhanced education and employability by providing IT training and other learning opportunities that help people gain new skills and qualifications. Support and relief for those in need by offering accessible community activities and resources for individuals and families facing financial or social disadvantage. Greater community cohesion through shared events, volunteering, and partnerships that encourage cooperation and understanding between different groups. The benefits of our work are demonstrated through participation records, feedback, and community impact. Regular engagement across our youth club, women’s and men’s groups, and sports sessions shows sustained involvement. Participants report improved wellbeing, confidence, and skills development, with many completing IT or training courses and progressing to employment or further education. Social isolation is reduced through peer support and new friendships, while positive feedback from families, volunteers, and local partners highlights the value of our activities. Collaborative partnerships strengthen community cohesion, showing that our organisation improves health, education, social inclusion, and connections across the local area. There is no harm arising from any of our purposes. All our activities are designed to be positive, inclusive, and beneficial to the community. We promote health, wellbeing, education, and social connection in a safe and supportive environment. We have appropriate safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies in place to ensure that all activities are delivered responsibly and without risk to participants or the wider public. The charity’s beneficiaries are members of the local community, including: Young people who benefit from access to safe, structured youth activities, sports, mentoring, and personal development opportunities. Adults of all ages who take part in our men’s and women’s groups, sports sessions, and educational programmes that promote health, confidence, and social inclusion. Individuals and families experiencing disadvantage, including those affected by financial hardship, unemployment, social isolation, or other challenging circumstances. The wider community, who benefit from increased community cohesion, shared facilities, and joint activities that bring people together in a positive and supportive way. No

What your organisation does

We achieve our charitable purposes through a range of community-led programmes and activities designed to improve health, wellbeing, education, and social inclusion for people of all ages and backgrounds. These include: Youth development: Running weekly youth club sessions that engage young people in positive, structured activities including

sports, mentoring, and educational workshops to build confidence, teamwork, and life skills. Sports and healthy recreation: Providing access to football training, fitness sessions, and other recreational sports for all age groups, encouraging active lifestyles and improving physical and mental wellbeing. Community inclusion: Organising regular women’s and men’s groups to reduce isolation, build friendships, and create a safe space for discussion, mutual support, and learning. Education and training: Offering IT, employability, and personal development classes to help local residents gain new skills and improve their opportunities. Community development: Partnering with local organisations, schools, and volunteer groups to host events and shared initiatives that strengthen community ties and promote cooperation. Support for those in need: Providing targeted help, signposting, and social activities for individuals and families experiencing disadvantage due to financial hardship, age, or other circumstances. Through these combined efforts, we create a welcoming environment that promotes health, learning, community spirit, and equality of opportunity for everyone in our area.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • Other charitable purposes

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • General public
  • General public
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Community development
  • Community development

Charitable purposes

The Charity's objects ("Objects") are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Glebeside and its environs ("the area of benefit") without distinctions of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion by associating with voluntary and community organisations, statutory agencies and inhabitants in a common effort to: (a) Promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for the playing of football and other sports capable of improving health. (b) Advance the physical education of young people and adults by coaching in, and providing facilities for, the game of football and other sports and recreational activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capabilities. (c) Advance community development by providing by providing facilities and amenities for promoting co-operation and joint activities between, amateur sports and other community and voluntary organisations. (d) Provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for those living in the area of benefit. (e) Relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, financial or other disadvantage. (f) Advance education and training by organising IT and other classes for members of community.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 5 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Trustee board

  • Mr Leslie Henry
  • Mr Mark Lyons
  • Mrs Danielle Doherty
  • Mr Alistair Stewart
  • Ms Lisa Carey

Contact details

Public Address

17 Belford Park, Ballymoney, BT53 6HR

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  • In Northern Ireland
  • Causeway Coast And Glens District Council

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