St Joseph's Centre Ballymartin

Public benefits

St Joseph’s Centre exists to provide a safe, accessible and inclusive community facility for the people of Ballymartin, Glasdrumman and the surrounding rural area. The direct benefits flowing from our purposes include: Improved community wellbeing and social inclusion The Centre provides a welcoming space where people of all ages can come

together, reducing social isolation and loneliness, particularly for older residents and those living in a rural area. Opportunities for learning, skills development and personal growth The Centre supports educational, recreational and life-skills activities for children, young people and adults, helping to build confidence, practical skills and lifelong learning opportunities. Positive activities for children and young people Youth clubs, cultural activities and community events provide young people with safe, structured opportunities to socialise, learn teamwork and develop positive relationships. Support for older people and vulnerable groups Regular groups and social activities promote mental wellbeing, maintain independence and encourage active participation in community life. Improved physical and mental health Through community-led activities, workshops and social programmes, the Centre promotes healthier lifestyles, emotional resilience and improved mental health. Stronger community cohesion and volunteering The Centre encourages volunteering and community participation, strengthening local connections, building mutual support and fostering a sense of belonging. Access to an affordable local facility The Centre provides an accessible, affordable venue for local groups, families and community organisations, ensuring community services and events can take place locally. These benefits are available to the public and are delivered without private gain, ensuring that St Joseph’s Centre operates for the benefit of the whole community in line with its charitable purposes. The benefits delivered by St Joseph’s Centre will be demonstrated through clear monitoring and record-keeping. Attendance registers, booking logs and programme records will evidence the number of individuals and groups using the Centre. Feedback forms, surveys and informal evaluations will capture how activities improve wellbeing, confidence, skills and social inclusion. Volunteer records will demonstrate increased community participation and engagement. Photographs, publicity materials and social media posts (in line with safeguarding and data protection policies) will evidence activities taking place. Financial records, funding reports and committee meeting minutes will demonstrate good governance and responsible delivery of charitable activities for public benefit. No. St Joseph’s Centre’s purposes are wholly charitable and are intended to benefit the community. Any potential risks associated with delivering activities (such as health and safety, safeguarding or insurance risks) are managed through appropriate policies and procedures, including risk assessments, safeguarding policies, public liability insurance and committee oversight. Activities are delivered in an inclusive, safe and responsible manner, ensuring no harm arises and that the Centre operates for the public benefit. The beneficiaries of St Joseph’s Centre are members of the public living in Ballymartin, Glasdrumman and the surrounding rural area. This includes people of all ages, particularly children and young people, older people, families, volunteers and community groups. The Centre also benefits individuals who may be at risk of social isolation or disadvantage by providing an accessible, inclusive community facility and opportunities to participate in social, educational, recreational and wellbeing activities. Access to the Centre and its activities is open to the community without discrimination. There is no intentional private benefit arising from the purposes of St Joseph’s Centre. Any private benefit is incidental and necessary to achieving the charity’s purposes. This may include reasonable payments to suppliers, contractors or tutors for goods or services, or reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses to volunteers. Such benefits are proportionate, properly authorised, and ensure the effective delivery of activities for the wider public benefit. No trustee or committee member receives personal gain from the charity.

What your organisation does

In order to carry out the charitable purposes, the management committee has the power to: 1) Raise funds, receive grants and donations. 2) Apply funds to carry out the work of the charity. 3) Cooperate with and support other charities with similar charitable purposes. 4) Do anything which is lawful and necessary to achieve the charity's purposes.