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Londonderry Bands Forum

Country
Northern Ireland
Charity number
108021
Status
Received
Registered
Feb. 15, 2021

Address

Address
New Gate Arts & Culture Centre
20-22 Hawkin Street
Londonderry
Bt48 6re
BT48 6RE

Activities

The Objects of the Forum are: • To have a confident, competent membership with the ability to engage constructively with all levels of society in the interest of the band’s fraternity. • To promote through music the history, culture and marching heritage of bands and organise events such as concerts, parades, discussions and talks that further the objectives of the Forum members. • To develop a programme to enable people to understand and deal with issues of cultural difference, racism, sectarian, prejudice or conflict. • To gain acceptance and equality by challenging all prejudice, preconceptions, misconceptions and negativity of bands through education, honest dialogue and positive engagement. • Our volunteers will develop their own skills through communications, organising and co-ordinating activities of the organisation. These skills for both participants and volunteers can be transferred into other aspects of their life, be it academically or socially. • Through providing a range of activities to improve the general health and wellbeing of members and volunteers. • To act on behalf of and advise members on issues relating to Marching bands.

The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science

Advice/advocacy/information,Arts,Community development,Cultural,Education/training,Volunteer development,Youth development

Who the charity helps: Children (5-13 year olds),General public,Interface communities,Men,Mental health,Older people,Parents,Unemployed/low income,Voluntary and community sector,Volunteers,Women,Youth (14-25 year olds)

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £76,122 £79,029 1

Documents

Year end Accounts Annual report Annual return
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