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BENEFICIARIES

The beneficiaries will be anybody who wishes to participate and has the opportunity to take advantage of the program(s) on offer.

Beneficiaries will include Christians; new believers, other interested members of the local community, and the general public.

Activities in support of Object 3

(a)  The provision of money management, debt counseling, and advice.

(b)  The provision of small grants of money (subject to availability of funds)for the following:

(c)  The provision of items (either outright or on loan) such as furniture, bedding, clothing, food, fuel, heating appliances, and fridges.

(d)  Payment for services such as essential house insulation and repairs, child-minding, telephone line, rates laundering, and utilities;

(e)  The provision or contribution towards the provision of facilities such as the supply of tools or books, payments of fees for instruction, examination or other expenses connected with vocational training, language, literacy, or technical skills, traveling expenses to help the recipients earn their living, equipment, and funds for training intended to bring the quality of life of the beneficiaries to a reasonable standard.

(f)  Relieving poverty, which contributes to good mental and physical health; aiding the prevention of ill health, speeding recovery, and fostering composure in the face of ill health; through sponsoring or supporting research into factors that contribute to poverty and the most  appropriate ways to mitigate these."

PUBLIC BENEFIT

The trustees of this organization have due regard to the principles of public benefit explained in the Charities and Public Benefit guidance of the Charity  Commission.

The benefits are clear and straightforward.

Public Benefits from activities Object 1

The benefits are for the general public including; many followers or adherents and interested members of the local community.

. the most significant benefit is the meaning that the Christian religion gives to their lives and the way in which it contributes to their spiritual well-being. It helps to develop their spirituality (including strengthening their  relationship with God) 

. providing a moral and ethical framework for people to live by; which offers benefits to wider society, as well as individual comfort, solace, and sense of purpose.

. the availability of a place of worship for all who wish to attend. 

.the opportunity to attend and partake of public rituals and ceremonies; contributing to the spiritual and moral education of people; contributing towards a better society for example, by promoting social cohesion and social capital; carrying out as a practical expression of religious beliefs

. providing comfort to the bereaved.

Public Benefits from activities for Object 2

1.  Participants are equipped with the capacity to understand and operate successfully in society

2.  Brings about personal development; physical and emotional capabilities

3.  Adds value to both the individual and to the health and well-being of the society around them.

Public Benefits from Object 3

. Those at risk of poverty will be prevented from becoming poor, while, those in poverty will be relieved from poverty.

. People receive useful advice and are sign-posted to various training/career or other options available to them.

. Participants are motivated, supported, and empowered to get involved in, training for skills/vocation or education, and as a result, they get better jobs or move on to set up their businesses.

. They will have better living conditions.

.Bring improvements to the lives of people in genuine need.

. They will become more: Confident, regain their self-esteem, useful and responsible members of their communities and society ultimately benefits. There will be a reduction in school drop-outs and unemployment.

. There will be a reduction in the risks associated with, or consequence of, poverty and deprivation. Examples are social unrest, burglary, domestic violence, gang culture, prostitution, teenage pregnancies, drugs/substance abuse, disease, and many more...

 Reasonable Restrictions objects 1

 Place of worship will be locked when not in use and

.  Concerns about security and/or racial or religious abuse mean that the place of worship cannot be left unattended so that members of the public can simply enter the building when they wish for quiet contemplation.

 .  Adequate provision will be made to inform people when they can enter the premises –

a) Prominently displayed notice outside the property.

b) The organization's website and other publications will advertise the venue, event dates, and opening times.

 A Reasonable restriction on activities for Object 2

There will be highly subsidized fees charged, to cover costs only. There may be no fees for some sponsored or funded courses and programs. Those who cannot afford to pay fees may apply for a grant, depending on availability. Alternative free online studies will be easily available – links to be provided from the organization's website. This restriction is legitimate, proportionate, rational, and justifiable given the aim of the organization.

 * Detriment or Harm

The trustees are not aware of any detriment or harm that in our view might arise from carrying out our organization's aims.

 However, this organization has the following policies in place to balance benefits against any detriment or harm: 

      •   Statement of Quality,

      •   Grant Policy,

      •   Equality & Diversity Policy,

      •   Complaint procedure.