Awards to organisations working in Ards and North Down

Bangor Chess Club

Bangor Chess Club is using a £14,500 grant over two years to run a programme of chess classes and tournaments for local people to encourage participation in the sport and bring people together. The project will reduce isolation and improve wellbeing. 

Bangor Orange Hall Management Committee

Bangor Orange Hall Management Committee is using a £20,000 grant over one year to make improvements to make their building more accessible for local community groups to use. Work will include replacing parts of the roof and replastering walls. 

Carrowdore and District Community Association

Carrowdore and District Community Association is using a £10,000 grant over one year to run intergenerational activities at their community hub to bring local people together and reduce isolation. 

Conlig Orange Hall Management Committee

Conlig Orange Hall Management Committee is using an £18,660 grant to make improvements to their hall, to make it more comfortable and sustainable. Work will include replacing doors, a new heating system and more insulation. 

Holywood Family Trust

Holywood Family Trust is using a £20,000 grant over one year to run a programme of workshops, activities and trips for local young people to bring them together and build community relations. 

NI Active Youth

NI Active Youth, based in Bangor, is using a £19,995 grant over one year to run an inclusive summer school for local children with special educational needs to keep them active and help build new friendships. 

Redburn Loughview Community Forum

Redburn Loughview Community Forum, based in Holywood, is using a £15,000 grant over one year to provide a variety of intergenerational activities for the local community, including gardening and art therapies. The project will also equip a new sensory room for people with disabilities.