# Victims and Survivors Trust

## Details

- **Country:** Northern Ireland
- **Charity number:** 100820
- **Known as:** VAST
- **Status:** Received: on time
- **Registered:** Nov. 11, 2014
- **Register:** https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=100820


## Contact

- **Address:** Unit 12 Social Economy Village, Hannahstown Hill, Belfast, BT17 0XS
- **Postcode:** BT17 0XS
- **Phone:** 02890 627501
- **Email:** andrea@victimsandsurvivorstrust.org
- **Website:** www.victimsandsurvivorstrust.com



## Activities

**Purposes:** The objects (“Objects”) of the company are to advance education, to provide relief to persons who have been directly affected by the conflict within Ireland, who have been bereaved or injured or have suffered from posttraumatic stress as a direct result of the conflict, to relieve need and hardship and preserve and protect the health of such persons, their immediate family and carers and other persons who have been affected by the conflict and sectarianism by the following means:  (a) to foster an atmosphere of mutual support and encouragement among people suffering from the effects of bereavement, injury or trauma as a direct result of the conflict within Ireland, and their relatives and carers, and people in communities so affected;  (b) to alleviate suffering and trauma by the provision of  a community-based drop-in/advice centre or centres offering emotional support and a place of safety to individuals in need, therapeutic services and activities, and referral to other support services and agencies;  (c) to assist individuals and families affected by the conflict to address their own personal experiences of hurt, loss and trauma by communicating their experiences, to support those seeking truth, justice and public acknowledgement of what has happened, and provide opportunities for remembrance and mourning;   (d) to provide outreach and a befriending service to individuals affected by the conflict, which combats their social isolation, and opportunities for confidence building and reconnection and engagement with the wider community, including personal development courses, outings and opportunities for cross community contact;  (e) to advance education and raise public awareness about the effects of the conflict and sectarianism on individuals and communities;  (f) to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for education, recreation and other leisure-time occupation for people affected by the conflict who are in need as a result of their youth, poverty, social and economic circumstances, disability or infirmity so that their conditions of life may be improved.

**What the charity does:** The advancement of education,The advancement of health or the saving of lives,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






## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £133714 | £126631 | £0 | 3 |



## Trustees

- Gerard Heatley
- Janet Donnelly
- Mr Brendan Herron
- Mr Martin Hamill
- Mrs Gina Tohill
- Mrs Philomena Morrison
- Ms Christina Connolly


