Newry Rainbow CommunityRegistered

The NRC is established as a social, befriending and informational organisation for the benefit of the lesbian, gayr bisexual, transgendered community (hereinafter cal1ed "Our Community" ) in Nerrrry City and the surrounding counties of Armagh, Down and Louth (hereinafter calIed the "area of benefit"1 with the aim of improving their guality of life and their confidence within the broader community and in particular, but not so as to Limit the generality of the foregoing: a) to build a sense of community amongst ourselveswhile also helping to create equality and a sense of belonging in our wider area of benefit. b) to offer support and encouragement by providing a social infrastructure easily accessed by all, especially people that are not "out" to their family or friends. c) to assist in the mental and physical well-being of our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community by providing educational material and support and providing a referral list of available services such as Counselling or Health Clinics. d) to educate the entire population in our area of benefit of the presence of a vibrant lesbian, .9aY,_ bisexual, transgendered community, with the aim of banishing stereotypes and encourage them to see us not as a threal but positive contributors to our areas work and social sectors, who come from all walks of life. e) to work closely with relevant organisations in Newry, Dundalk and other areas with the objective of sharing skilIs and information and social interaction. 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