Registered
- Charity no. 111050
- Date registered. 30/07/2026
Public benefits
The direct benefits of Newry Indian Arts Club’s purposes include increased access to high-quality arts education and cultural activities for children, young people and the wider community. Participants directly benefit through the development of artistic skills, creativity, confidence and wellbeing gained from structured classes, workshops and
performances. The organisation provides opportunities for public participation in cultural events, enabling individuals to engage with and experience Indian arts and heritage. This supports learning, cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity. Community members benefit from inclusive and accessible activities that promote equality of opportunity, social inclusion and good relations. Through shared cultural experiences, the organisation fosters understanding, mutual respect and community cohesion. Volunteers and emerging artists also gain practical experience, leadership skills and pathways for personal and professional development. 1. Advancement of Education Provides learning and skills development in Indian performing arts, particularly for children and young people. 2. Promotion of Arts and Culture Preserves and promotes Indian cultural heritage through performances, workshops and public events. 3. Community Development and Social Inclusion Supports community cohesion by encouraging participation and engagement across diverse communities. 4. Equality and Good Relations Promotes equality of opportunity and mutual respect in line with Section 75 of the NI Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010. 5. Public Access and Participation Activities are delivered in an inclusive and accessible manner for the benefit of the wider public. 6. Incidental Private Benefit Any benefit to individuals is incidental and necessary to achieve the organisation’s charitable purposes. The benefits will be demonstrated through participation and attendance records, membership data and activity logs. Feedback from participants, parents, audiences and partners will evidence improvements in skills, confidence, wellbeing and cultural awareness. Public performances, showcases and events will provide visible evidence of learning and engagement. Annual reports and trustee records will demonstrate progress against planned outputs and public benefit. No. The purposes of Newry Indian Arts Club are wholly beneficial and do not give rise to harm. All activities are delivered in a safe, inclusive and responsible manner, with appropriate safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies in place. The organisation promotes education, cultural participation, equality of opportunity and good relations, ensuring that any potential risks are identified, managed and minimised in line with legal and regulatory requirements. The charity’s beneficiaries are children, young people, adults and families who participate in or engage with its arts, cultural and educational activities, as well as members of the wider community who benefit from access to public performances, events and cultural programmes. Any private benefit arising from the charity’s purposes is incidental and necessary to achieving its charitable objectives. Individuals such as participants, tutors, artists or volunteers may gain skills, experience or modest remuneration, but these benefits are proportionate and essential to delivering the charity’s activities and providing public benefit. No private benefit is excessive or independent of the charity’s purposes.
What your organisation does
Newry Indian Arts Club advances education, arts and community development by promoting and delivering Indian performing arts and cultural activities for the public benefit. The organisation provides regular classes, workshops and training opportunities in traditional and contemporary Indian art forms, particularly for children and young people, to
support skills development, creativity and confidence. The Club organises public performances, cultural festivals, exhibitions and community events that celebrate Indian culture and heritage and encourage wider community participation. These activities are open and inclusive, promoting cultural understanding, equality of opportunity and good relations. Newry Indian Arts Club also undertakes community engagement and outreach activities, working in partnership with local organisations, schools and community groups to increase access to arts and cultural participation. Through its programmes, the organisation fosters social inclusion, intercultural dialogue and community cohesion while ensuring all activities are delivered in line with equality, safeguarding and good governance standards.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- General public
- General public
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Arts
- Arts
- Community development