The event in Cloonavin provided an opportunity for key funding bodies to showcase their current grant programmes and initiatives.
Acknowledging the vital role of community groups across the Borough, the Mayor, Councillor Ivor Wallace, said: “They carry out much needed valuable work for local people, but many can struggle to secure funding.
“This event was very informative for those in attendance, and I would like to thank the funding bodies for taking the time to come to Coleraine to meet directly with our local community sector.
“I wish all of the groups well with their future funding applications, and I hope they continue to play an important part in community life across the Borough.”
The event was attended by the Halifax Foundation for NI, The National Lottery Community Fund, The Honourable The Irish Society, Community Foundation for NI BBC Children in Need, John Moores Foundation, Northern Ireland Housing Executive and Council’s Funding Unit.
Groups are reminded that Council’s Community Development team is available to provide help and guidance with funding applications. They can be contacted by emailing [email protected]
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Sinead Tierney from BBC Children in Need and Gwen Tener from Northern Ireland Housing Executive pictured at the Meet the Funder event organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Photo: s
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Donna McAnneny from the John Moores Foundation, Dawn Weir from the Community Foundation NI, Joanne Byrne from Halifax Foundation NI, Iain McAfee from The National Lottery Community Fund and Gillian Forest from Supporting Communities pictured at the Meet the Funder event organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Photo: s
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Isobel Dunlop from the Evergreen Club in Ballymoney speaking with Joanne Byrne from the Halifax Foundation NI at the Meet the Funder event organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Photo: s
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Over 80 representatives from the community sector attended a Meet the Funder event in Cloonavin organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Photo: s