Kids club and coffee time run by Foyle Friends of Ukraine. The group received a £9,580 National Lottery grant to support newly arrived Ukrainians in the North West area.
This is part of a Northern Ireland wide announcement of nearly £10m in funding.
Projects being supported include activity to improve mental health by reducing isolation and helping children and young people get the best start in life.
Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum, in partnership with the Old Library Trust in Derry, are using a £499,028 grant to provide support for older people.
Mary Breslin, Older Peoples Programme Manager at Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum said: “Thanks to this National Lottery grant, we are rolling out programmes to improve the overall health and well-being of older people and integrate them into their area.
“Classes such as DIY, lantern painting and woodwork are a big hit so far and we already see it having a positive impact on the local community.”
The announcement comes in the same month as The National Lottery Community Fund unveiled its new strategy ‘It starts with community,’ which outlines its funding priorities from now to 2030: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about/our-strategy
Foyle Women’s Aid in Derry is using a £562,055 grant to support young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence.
Marie Brown, CEO of Foyle Women’s Aid said: “Over five years, the project will design and build a specialised Camp Hope facility that will complement our Teenlink service by providing yearly summer camps that have been designed to engage young people in physical activities, mentoring and support programmes, helping them address the difficult emotional and physiological impacts of domestic abuse to promote healing, recovery and hope for the future.
“Thanks to this innovative National Lottery project, we have been afforded a brilliant opportunity to create this unique Camp Hope facility to bring young people together for six-day residentials within Camp Hope, which will help them connect and learn from each other, and then follow up with long-term support at a time when they need it the most.”
Foyle Friends of Ukraine are using £9,580 grant to support newly arrived Ukrainians in the North West area.
Carrie McCafferty, Project Manager from Foyle Friends of Ukraine said: “This National Lottery support has been vital, giving us an opportunity for Ukrainians to come together, get support and share their experiences of life in NI.
“This grant not only helps us see Ukrainians safe and settled but have the ability to integrate into the local community, adapt better to a new life and culture through peer-to-peer experiences, and to find a sense of self and contribution whilst in NI.”
Stanislav, aged 10 who received support from the group said: “I want to thank you for opening the kids club. I really like it there, it’s fun and very interesting. I also made a lot of friends.”
The Gemma Mc Hale Foundation, based in Castlederg, is using a £9,000 grant to set up a Bereavement Support Group for people to meet, share stories and enjoy activities together.
The project includes holistic therapies, cookery classes, creative art workshops, and day trips.
Over 300 grants ranging from £600 to over £500,000 are going to every Council area across NI. For more information see table of all grants awarded attached.
George McGowan, Project Director and Sabrina Lynch, Programmes Manager from the Old Library Trust, alongside Mary Breslin, Older People/Programmes Manager and Aileen McGuinness, Director from the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum. The groups received a £499,028 National Lottery grant to provide support for older people
“We want to get behind communities and help them make the difference on the ground. Our existing grant programmes remain open, so if we can be of assistance, please contact us.
“These funded projects demonstrate how positive change ‘starts with community’, which is at the heart of our new strategy.
“We look forward to talking to those who receive or need funding as we develop our future programmes.”
Thanks to National Lottery players, during the last financial year, The National Lottery Community Fund awarded 663 new grants totalling £27.9 million to support local communities in NI.
Grants awarded in Derry City and Strabane
Organisation
Location
Project summary
Amount awarded
Funding programme
4RS RECYCLING C.I.C.
Derry City and Strabane
4Rs Recycling in Derry is using a £10,000 grant to collect and repair pre-owned furniture and electrical items. These will be sold at low-cost prices to the community and reduce waste.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Aughabrack & District Community Association
Derry City and Strabane
Aughabrack & District Community Association, based in a rural area outside Dunnamanagh, is using a £9,990 grant to run activities to improve community spirit and build connections. The project will support people of all ages, including tailored activities and services for families, young people and older people.
£9,990
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Black North Productions
Derry City and Strabane
Black North Productions in Derry, is using a £10,000 grant to work with young people to share their stories on film, to show how the pandemic affected their lives. The film will be used to promote understanding, stimulate debate and help teachers, parents and guardians understand the effects that COVID-19 had on young people.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum
Derry City and Strabane
Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum, in partnership with the Old Library Trust in Derry, are using a £499,028 grant to provide support for older people, to reduce isolation and improve their wellbeing. Over four years the project will run events and activities to bring older people together, focusing on those who are most vulnerable following the effects of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis on their health. The project includes creative arts activities, seasonal events, warm space drop-ins, health checks, volunteering opportunities, luncheon club, bus trips, ICT training and fitness classes.
£499,028
People and Communities
Brighter Ballymagorry Development Group
Derry City and Strabane
Brighter Ballymagorry Development Group used a £7,325 grant to run events to commemorate His Majesty The King’s Coronation. Activities included delivering afternoon tea hampers to 100 older and vulnerable residents, a community fun day, and a trip to Hillsborough Castle.
£7,325
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Carlisle Road Methodist Church
Derry City and Strabane
Carlisle Road Methodist Church in Derry used a £9,610 grant to bring people from different religions together to share their experiences and celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation.
£9,610
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Cathedral Youth Club
Derry City and Strabane
Cathedral Youth Club in Derry used a £7,040 grant to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation. The project included workshops for young people to design their own royal costume/crown, royal themed bake offs, and a Kings Mile walk around the historic city walls.
£7,040
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Caw/Nelson Drive Action Group
Derry City and Strabane
Caw/Nelson Drive Action Group in Derry used a £10,000 grant to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation from 5-8 May 2023. Activities included a community dance, Picnic in the Park, fun day event, and a mural commemorating the Coronation.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Christ Church Strabane (Parish of Camus-Juxta-Mourne)
Derry City and Strabane
Christ Church Strabane used a £1,900 grant to host a community lunch on 7 May 2023 to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation. The event brought people together to reduce social isolation, including older people in the area and people with disabilities.
£1,900
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Claudy LOL No 649
Derry City and Strabane
Claudy LOL no 649 is using an £8,795 grant to run activities throughout May and June in Claudy Orange Hall to mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation. The project includes historical talks about the Monarchy, a tea dance for older people in the community and a celebration dinner.
£8,795
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership Ltd
Derry City and Strabane
Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership in Derry is using a £10,000 grant to run activities to bring people together, including children’s activities, intergenerational groups, craft workshops, tea dances, a weekly brunch and seasonal events.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Drumahoe Community Association
Derry City and Strabane
Drumahoe Community Association used a £9,800 grant to run a series of royal themed events to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation. Events included a family fun day, pre-school story telling event, tea dance, and a trip to Hillsborough Castle.
£9,800
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Dunamanagh & District Community Association Limited
Derry City and Strabane
Dunamanagh and District Community Association used a £9,900 grant to hold a community festival on 6 May 2023 for all ages in the area to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation. The event brought people together to connect and build friendships.
£9,900
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Fountain Street Community Development Association Ltd
Derry City and Strabane
Fountain Street Community Development Association, based in Strabane, is using a £10,000 grant to improve the health and wellbeing of local women through mindfulness sessions, ocean swimming, dressmaking, complementary therapies and a Menopause Café. The project will also bring residents together to reminisce about local people and stories which can be incorporated into a calendar for 2024.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Foyle Deaf Association
Derry City and Strabane
Foyle Deaf Association, based in Derry, is using a £123,739 grant to develop their work and support more people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. Over three years the project will expand their opening hours in their new building, allowing them to run a drop-in service for adults or families to connect with each other and feel comfortable and supported. The project will run a homework club, youth club, information and advocacy service, disability rights support, a Sign Choir, cookery club, IT training and social events. The project will also deliver training to increase the number of qualified communication support professionals in both BSL and ISL.
£123,739
People and Communities
Foyle Friends of Ukraine CIC
Derry City and Strabane
Foyle Friends of Ukraine in Derry is using a £9,580 grant to hold weekly coffee mornings for newly arrived Ukrainians in the North West area. The project will bring them together to make friends, share their experiences and learn from each other.
£9,580
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Foyle Parents and Friends Association
Derry City and Strabane
Foyle Parents and Friends Association, based in Derry and known as The Tuned In Project, is using a £10,000 grant to run a summer scheme for children with learning disabilities and complex needs. The project will provide activities such as music sessions, arts and crafts and outings to improve health and wellbeing for the children and respite for parents.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Foyle Women’s Aid
Derry City and Strabane
Foyle Women’s Aid in Derry is using a £562,055 grant to support young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence. Over five years the project will mentor and support young people to resolve difficult emotional issues and promote healing and hope for the future. Young people will come together for residentials called Camp HOPE, which will help them connect with peers and learn from each other while taking part in a camping experience. This will be followed by ongoing therapeutic activities for the young people, building on their learning and support from the camp.
£562,055
Empowering Young People
Irish Street Youth and Community Association
Derry City and Strabane
Irish Street Youth and Community Association in Derry used a £10,000 grant to organise a series of events to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation. Events included a Coronation Carnival, history workshops about the monarchy, craft sessions and a Dinner Dance.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Leckpatrick Development Association
Derry City and Strabane
Leckpatrick Development Association in Artigarvan used a £2,000 grant to hold a community fun day to bring people together to commemorate His Majesty The King’s Coronation. Activities included music, dancing, a BBQ, bouncy castles, board games.
£2,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Lincoln Courts Youth & Community Association
Derry City and Strabane
Lincoln Courts Youth and Community Association in Derry used a £9,185 grant to organise an intergenerational programme of activities to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation. The project included royal party for pre-school children, an older peoples dance and a family fun day.
£9,185
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Lisnafin/Ardnalee/Trust Ccda
Derry City and Strabane
Lisnafin/Ardbalee/Trust Ccda in Strabane is using a £5,497 grant to run a summer scheme for local children to promote healthier lifestyle choices through sport, teamwork games and activities to improve their confidence.
£5,497
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Men’s Action Network
Derry City and Strabane
Men’s Action Network in Derry is using a £10,000 grant to deliver support to men in crisis. Support includes counselling, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, domestic abuse support, foodbank and benefits/welfare advice.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Music To Your Ears
Derry City and Strabane
Music To Your Ears in Strabane is using a £10,000 grant to reduce social isolation and improve mental health for older men in the area. The project includes music, creative writing and drama classes, culminating with a community performance.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Neighbours United
Derry City and Strabane
Neighbours United, based in Strabane, is using a £10,000 grant to run activities for the local community to bring all ages together and improve wellbeing. Activities include a fun day, summer scheme, teddy bears picnic, hiking, sea swimming and seasonal events.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Newtownstewart Community Forum
Derry City and Strabane
Newtownstewart Community Forum is using a £7,156 grant to run activities over the summer for young people from different communities. The project will bring young people together to take part in team building, improve good relations and build resilience.
£7,156
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Pride of the Orange and Blue Flute Band
Derry City and Strabane
Pride of the Orange and Blue Flute Band, based in Newbuildings, used a £9,620 grant to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation. From 5-7 May the local community celebrated together at a series of events, including a community dance, a family fun day and a Coronation Big Lunch.
£9,620
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Royal British Legion – Strabane Branch
Derry City and Strabane
The Royal British Legion, Strabane Branch, used a £4,080 grant to hold an event for the whole community to enjoy music, food and commemorative tree planting for His Majesty The King’s Coronation.
£4,080
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Springhill Park Area Residents and Youth Association
Derry City and Strabane
Springhill Park Area Residents and Youth Association in Strabane is using a £10,000 grant to run a summer scheme for children from Springhill Park and a community fun day to bring families together and improve community spirit.
£10,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
St Augustine ‘s Church, Derry
Derry City and Strabane
St. Augustine’s Church in Derry is using a £2,535 grant to hold two tea parties at the Wee Church on the City Walls. The events will bring together to strengthen relationships within the community.
£2,535
Awards for All Northern Ireland
The Gemma Mc Hale Foundation
Derry City and Strabane
The Gemma Mc Hale Foundation, based in Castlederg, is using a £9,000 grant to set up a Bereavement Support Group for people to meet, share stories and enjoy activities together. The project includes holistic therapies, cookery classes, creative art workshops, and day trips.
£9,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Waterside Royal British Legion Club Limited
Derry City and Strabane
Waterside Royal British Legion Club in Derry used a £7,000 grant to bring the community together to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation and to buy a commemorative bench. Activities will ran from 4-8 May 2023 and will involve local schools, community groups and older people.
£7,000
Awards for All Northern Ireland
Waterside Women’s Centre
Derry City and Strabane
Waterside Women’s Centre in Derry is using a £10,000 grant to bring women together to take part in activities while sharing their experiences and learning from each other to help cope with issues such as the rising cost of living. Activities include yoga, crochet, sewing and mindfulness.
£10,000
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