Financial boost for Links Counselling

Links Counselling in Lurgan is one of five local mental health charities which were supported through an 18-month partnership between IOD and the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.
By Julie-Ann Spence
Published 27th Mar 2020, 10:58 BST
Stanley Abraham, Director of Links Counselling Lurgan (centre) pictured with Síofra Healy, Director of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and Gordon Milligan, Chair of the Institute of DirectorsStanley Abraham, Director of Links Counselling Lurgan (centre) pictured with Síofra Healy, Director of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and Gordon Milligan, Chair of the Institute of Directors
Stanley Abraham, Director of Links Counselling Lurgan (centre) pictured with Síofra Healy, Director of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and Gordon Milligan, Chair of the Institute of Directors

Gordon Milligan, Chair of the Institute of Directors, recently met staff and volunteers from the charity, along with representatives from Pips Charity Belfast, Mid Ulster Counselling Services, Foyle Search and Rescue in Derry/Londonderry and Pips Newry and Mourne.

Síofra Healy, Director of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation said: “We’ve welcomed the opportunity to work with the IOD and have been so encouraged by their interest in meeting the charities and learning about the people they are helping. Thanks to Gordon and his colleagues for their commitment to maximising the impact of the partnership at local levels across NI.”

Gordon added: “We have been delighted to partner with the Community Foundation to direct support to where it was really needed and have appreciated their guidance.”

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