Remaining groups announced for Reaching Communities project

NICVA will be working with these groups to provide support, one to one sessions and training over the next 3 to 5 years. The recently awarded groups are:

• Mount Vernon Community Development Forum
• Mind Yourself!
• Creggan Education And Research Services Ltd
• South Down Family Health Initiative
• Arthritis Care
• Belfast Activity Centre
• The Old Library Trust
• Countryside Recreation: Northern Ireland
• Farset Youth & Community Development Limited
• The Northern Ireland Community Development And Health Network Ltd

Reaching Communities NI, funded by the Big Lottery Fund, was launched in April 2006 with the aim of improving communities and the lives of people most in need. Approximately £18 million was made available for distribution between 2006 and 2009. In addition, the Big Lottery Fund put in place a development and support programme, delivered by NICVA, to support and build the capacity of grantholders to ensure the effective delivery of their projects and their outcomes.

Reaching Communities NI programme outcomes include:

• People have the opportunity to achieve their full potential
• People can actively participate in their communities to bring about positive change
• Community ownership of better and safer rural and urban environments
• Improved physical and mental health for all people

For further information on the Reaching Communities NI Development and Support Programme, please contact Sandra Bailie or Roisin Kelly on 028 9087 7777.