Eight Mid Ulster organisations receive a share of over £90,000 from Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded funding totalling more than £90,000 to eight organisations in the Mid Ulster district in the latest round of funding, helping improve the lives of people of all ages and abilities.
Brackaville Senior Citizens, based in Coalisland, is using a £7,930 grant to buy equipment to run a Sunday lunch club for the local community, to bring older people together and reduce isolation.
Castledawson Community Partnership is using a £4,950 grant to buy event equipment, expand the community allotments and plant floral displays throughout the town. The project will bring the local community together to grow and enjoy food and take pride in where they live.
Desertcreatives Mid Ulster Desertcreatives, based outside Cookstown, is using a £9,400 grant to hold an International Women’s Day event in March 2025. The project will bring together local women to reduce isolation and increase empowerment.
Dungannon West Recycled Teenagers is using an £8,300 grant over 20 months to run wellbeing activities for older people. The project includes mindfulness sessions, strength and balance classes, day trips and networking events which will bring people together to reduce isolation and improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Loup Women’s Group, based outside Ballyronan, is using a £19,980 grant over two years to run a wellbeing programme to bring local women together to reduce rural isolation and learn new skills. Activities include crafts, cooking sessions and day trips.
Me You and Them, based in Dungannon, is using a £17,650 grant over two years to extend the opening hours of their hub and run support programmes for people feeling isolated, with poor mental health or affected by the cost of living crisis. The project will help people to improve their wellbeing, learn new skills and make connections.
Sperrin Cultural Awareness Association, based in Magherafelt, is using a £20,000 grant over 17 months to run a training programme for young people at risk of entering the justice system. The project includes barista skills training, employment support, and work placements to help young people build positive futures.
St Colman’s Parish Community Group, based outside Ardboe, is using a £3,975 grant over two years to buy equipment and expand their activities including workshops, a Christmas dinner and a day trip. The project will bring the local community together and reduce rural isolation.