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Awards to organisations working in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

Action Cancer

Action Cancer is using a £18,700 grant over one year to run a positive living programme for adults living with cancer or supporting people through it. The project will help people reflect on their cancer journey, build sustainable coping strategies, connect with others, and access further support, leading to improved mental health, resilience, and personal empowerment. 

Ancre Somme Association

Ancre Somme Association, based in Lurgan, is using a £19,902 grant over six months to create a kitchen and dining area, counselling room and an ICT suite in new space at Brownlow Courtyard. The project will allow the charity to offer catering, have a bespoke counselling area for veterans and IT facilities for research. 

Armagh Tyrone Wellbeing Collective CIC

Armagh Tyrone Wellbeing Collective CIC, based in Armagh, is using a £4,950 grant over six weeks to run an emotional wellbeing programme including weekly mindfulness workshops and a residential in August 2025. The project will help local people to improve their wellbeing by reducing isolation, learning how to manage stress and anxiety and making new connections. 

Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens Group

Autumn Leaves Senior Citizens Group, based in Dromore County Down, is using a £13,300 grant over two years to run a programme of activities for local older people including dancing, live music, exercise and day trips. The project will bring people together to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing. 

Ballyoran Over 50's Club 

Ballyoran Over 50's Club, based in Portadown, is using a £9,800 grant over one year to run a programme of craft workshops and day trips for members. The project will reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing by bringing people together. 

Ballyrea LOL 309

Ballyrea LOL 309 is using a £19,138 grant over six months to make improvements to their hall to make it a more functional space for local community activities. Work will include installing a new kitchen, new lighting and a new speaker system. 

Banbridge and District Model Car Club

Banbridge and District Model Car Club is using a £17,500 grant over three months to install a solar panel and energy storage system. The project will improve energy efficiency and sustainability. 

The Carrigart Residents Association

The Carrigart Residents Association, based in Craigavon, is using a £9,415 grant over two years to buy equipment and run a programme of community activities including craft and gardening workshops and first aid training. The project will bring the community together to learn new skills, reduce isolation and improve the local environment. 

Edgarstown Residents Association

Edgarstown Residents Association, based in Portadown, is using an £11,550 grant over one year to run a programme of workshops and trips for local young people to build confidence and develop teamwork. The project will help young people to find their voice and learn new skills. 

Friends Of The Vietnamese - Craigavon Club

Friends Of The Vietnamese - Craigavon Club is using a £10,410 grant over one year to buy equipment and run a weekly luncheon club for local older people. The project will bring people together to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing. 

Gilford Loyal Masonic Lodge No 145

Gilford Loyal Masonic Lodge No 145 is using a £19,650 grant over nine months to make improvements to their hall to make it more accessible and welcoming for local community groups. Work will include upgrading toilet and kitchen facilities and improving insulation. 

Glenanne Community Association

Glenanne Community Association is using a £13,600 grant over six months to run a programme of activities and events for the local community, including baby sensory classes, toddlers' activities, a senior citizen meet and greet, men's and women's activities, as well as seasonal events. The project will bring local people together to build relationships, avoid isolation and develop new skills. 

Glenanne, Loughgilly and Mountnorris Community Development

Glenanne, Loughgilly and Mountnorris Community Development is using a £14,710 grant over one year to make improvements to their building so it is more comfortable for the community to use. Works will include upgrading lighting, repainting external doors and cladding and improving roadside signage. 

Inclusive Ability Trust NI

Inclusive Ability Trust NI, based in Armagh, is using an £18,500 grant over one year to deliver a programme of activities for children with disabilities and their families. The programme will offer a variety of multi-sensory, therapeutic, and physical activities as well as seasonal events to bring people together and reduce isolation. 

Kilbracks Bible and Crown Defenders Junior LOL 75

Kilbracks Bible and Crown Defenders Junior LOL 75, based in Markethill, is using an £18,860 grant to buy equipment and make improvements to their building to create a new social hub for children and young people in the area. Work will include new flooring, electrical installation, doors and furniture. 

Kildarton LOL 540

Kildarton LOL 540, based near Armagh, is using a £20,000 grant over two years to make improvements to their hall to make it more accessible for local community groups. Work will include upgrading toilet facilities, improved disabled access, roof repairs and redecoration. 

Killicomaine Jubilee Club

Killicomaine Jubilee Club, based in Portadown, is using a £17,210 grant over two years to organise a programme of events including arts and crafts workshops, chair-based exercise, cookery classes, day trips and gardening. The project will bring local older people together to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary and reduce isolation. 

The Killicomaine Residents Group

The Killicomaine Residents Group, based in Portadown, is using £19,670 grant over two years to run an outdoor learning and environmental action programme for local children and young people. The project will use community gardening to teach children and young people new skills, increase their confidence and raise awareness of environmental issues. 

Little Forget Me Nots Trust

Little Forget Me Nots Trust, based in Lurgan, is using a £19,811 grant over one year to run a physical activity and wellbeing programme for families who have experienced child bereavement. The project will use group exercise and therapeutic activities to help families regulate emotions, process thoughts and reduce isolation by bringing people with similar experiences together. 

Loughbrickland 60+ Luncheon Club

Loughbrickland 60+ Luncheon Club is using a £19,955 grant over two years to run a programme of craft and wellbeing activities for local older people. The project will bring people together to reduce isolation and learn new skills. 

Mavemacullen Accordion Band

Mavemacullen Accordion Band, based outside Tandragee, is using a £3,490 grant to buy equipment to use at community events to bring local people together. 

Mourneview and Grey Estates Community Association

Mourneview and Grey Estates Community Association is using a £20,000 grant over two years to run their crafts club for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The project will build skills, improve wellbeing and create a sense of belonging. 

Stramore Community Association

Stramore Community Association, based in Gilford, is using a £13,080 grant to make improvements to Gilford Orange Hall to make it more accessible for the local community. Work will include installing a new kitchen and buying kitchen equipment. 

The Orchard Social Club for Visually Impaired People

The Orchard Social Club for Visually Impaired People, based in Armagh, is using a £10,000 grant over two years to run a programme of day trips including visits to the seaside, the theatre and a mystery tour. The project will improve members connection to the wider community and increase confidence and learning. 

Waringstown Community Development Association

Waringstown Community Development Association is using a £20,000 grant over one year to contribute to the purchase their site, legal costs and some minor refurbishment to their building so that they can continue to provide a space for local community groups to meet and bring people together.