Awards to organisations working in Derry City and Strabane
4RS Recycling CIC
4RS Recycling CIC, based in Derry/Londonderry, is using a £19,916 grant over two years to collect, refurbish, and redistribute essential household furniture and electrical items. The project will reduce waste, promote environmental sustainability and provide affordable furniture.
Alla Parish Community Group Limited
Alla Parish Community Group Limited, based in Claudy, is using a £16,500 grant over two years to run a programme of activities for the local community including a weekly luncheon club, art and craft classes and youth activities. The project will bring people together to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Altnagelvin Parents
Altnagelvin Parents in Derry/Londonderry is using a £10,080 grant to deliver their annual Christmas event for families who spend time in the Children's Ward in Altnagelvin Hospital due to life-long or chronic conditions. The project will provide a safe and fun event for families to enjoy together, with staff ensuring health needs are met and families are in a supportive environment to relax and have fun together.
Ballylaw Women’s Group
Ballylaw Women’s Group, based in Artigarvan, is using a £13,150 grant over two years to run a programme of craft and wellbeing activities for local women. The project will bring people together to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Castlederg Royal British Legion
Castlederg Royal British Legion is using a £11,108 grant over one year to install a new heating system and run a programme of activities including health talks, knitting groups and Christmas events. The project will create an accessible space to bring people together to reduce isolation.
Citizens of Senior Years
Citizens of Senior Years, based in Derry/Londonderry, is using a £19,220 grant over two years to run a programme of activities including health and wellbeing sessions, day trips and a volunteer recognition event. The project will bring local older people together to reduce isolation and improve mental health and wellbeing.
Creggan Country Park Enterprises Ltd
Creggan Country Park Enterprises Ltd, based in Derry/Londonderry, is using a £20,000 grant over two years to run a programme of weekly and seasonal activities. The project will bring the local community together to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Cunamh
Cunamh, based in Derry/Londonderry, is using a £15,480 grant over 15 months to offer one to one and peer support sessions for autistic young people and those who do not have a formal autism diagnosis but believe they are autistic. The project will support people through effective strategies and psychological support while building connections with others who share similar experiences.
Enagh Seniors Group
Enagh Seniors Group, based in Derry/Londonderry, is using a £19,860 grant over one year to run a programme of workshops and day trips for local older people. The project will bring people together to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Hive Cancer Support
Hive Cancer Support, based in Derry/Londonderry, is using a £19,960 grant over one year to run a programme of activities including volunteer training, community gardening, support meetings and cancer awareness events. The project will bring people together to build knowledge and support people affected by cancer.
John Mitchel’s GAC Claudy
John Mitchel’s GAC Claudy, is using a £13,700 grant over four months to record the memories of older people in the community and deliver reminiscence workshops to help people reconnect with the past. The project will bring people of all ages together to share knowledge and build new connections.
Kildoag Cultural Society
Kildoag Cultural Society is using a £20,000 grant over 14 months to run a programme of activities for the local community including a luncheon club, parent and toddler sessions, health and wellbeing classes and historical talks. The project will bring people together to reduce isolation and make new connections.
Londonderry YMCA Ltd
Londonderry YMCA Ltd is using a £19,633 grant over 19 months to run a programme of day trips and events for local young people and carry out accredited staff training. The project will bring local people together to build connections and improve wellbeing.
Mid Waterside Residents Association
Mid Waterside Residents Association, based in Derry/Londonderry, is using a £17,750 grant over two years to transform alleyways into community garden spaces across the local area. The project will convert urban corridors into green spaces where the local community can come together and biodiversity can thrive.
Neighbourhood Management Team
Neighbourhood Management Team, based in Derry/Londonderry, is using a £20,000 grant over two years to run a programme of community activities including craft workshops, day trips and seasonal events. The project local people together to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Northside 50+ Club
Northside 50+ Club, based is Derry/Londonderry, is using a £3,645 grant to run a programme of activities for local older people including Tai chi, aerobics, dance classes, arts, crafts and floristry. The project will bring people together to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Sion Swifts Ladies FC
Sion Swifts Ladies FC, based in Strabane, is using a £5,1500 grant over two months to run a programme of activities including art and cookery classes and workshops about mental health and social media. The project will bring local people together to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Sperrin Carers Support Group
Sperrin Carers Support Group, based in Newtownstewart, is using a £17,984 grant over two years to run a programme of activities for carers including creative workshops, complementary therapies and day trips. The project will bring carers together to learn new skills, develop friendships and reduce isolation.
Tullyally Men’s Group
Tullyally Men’s Group, based in Derry/Londonderry, is using a £19,910 grant over two years to run a programme of workshops including craft, cookery, fitness, gardening and skills sessions for local men. The programme will bring people together to learn new skills and reduce isolation.
Waterside Women’s Centre
Waterside Women’s Centre, based in Derry/Londonderry, is using a £20,000 grant over one year to run a programme of evening classes and workshops including cookery, music, languages and DIY. The project will bring local women together to learn new skills and reduce isolation.
Whitehouse LOL NO 377
Whitehouse LOL NO 377, based in Castlederg, is using a £10,450 grant over one year to replace their heating system and run activities including first aid training, community meals. The project will make the hall a more accessible space for the community and bring people together to learn new skills and reduce isolation.