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In 1976 a group of parents and friends came together to form
a club in order to provide a social outlet for people with
special needs in their local community.
Since then, various community groups around the country have
also addressed the need for social inclusion for all and
have formed their own Arch Club.
With Clubs meeting every week under the umbrella of The
National Federation of Arch Clubs, a registered charity
(CHY 7031), we aim to enhance and enrich the lives of people
with special needs and their families.
The National Federation has at present 50 community-based
social-inclusion-for-all Arch Clubs, with up to 2,000 club
members and nearly 1,000 volunteers. Up to 3,000 associated
persons are involved nationwide – including parents,
siblings, friends, drivers (bus, minibus, ambulance, car),
professionals, social workers, community developers and
committee members.
We have been in existence for 32 years and are a registered
charity - CHY 7031.
We fund our activities through a mixture of small donations,
a Department of Education and Science grant, fund-raising
and membership fees.
We provide insurance for our members, volunteers and
workers. As much as our budget dictates, we provide training
on:
- child protection;
- health and safety;
- challenging behaviour;
- first-aid.
As much as our budget dictates, we hold information
road-shows for community groups in regional areas where an
Arch Club is needed.
As much as our budget dictates, we provide assistance to
community groups setting up an Arch Club including:
- Free affiliation, which includes insurance;
- opening grant;
- free promotional posters, brochures;
- notepaper;
- helpline. As much as our budget dictates, we provide policy documents on:
- health and safety;
- child/vulnerable adult protection;
- insurance;
- handbook. In addition,
We circulate information on :
- fundraising;
- grant applications;
- social welfare entitlements;
- tax relief for carers;
- changes in legislation;
- data protection;
- Garda vetting.
Our quarterly newsletter, “Archbeat”, has a circulation of
up to 3,000.
We hold an annual party/dance competition and a Junior Day.
Our Jim Morgan Cup is awarded to the winning club each year,
together with a cheque for €500.
We have one staff member, in head office.
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National Federation
of Arch Clubs. - 74 Meadow Grove, D.16, Ireland. Tel: +353(1) 295
1081 Fax: +353 (1) 296 3049 Email:
archclubs@eircom.net
Web: www.archclubs.com ©
Arch clubs.com. Charity No. CHY7031 All rights reserved.
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