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BCPP Project Examples

CRUN has been in existence for 25 years. Currently CRUN supports over 200 community groups. In 2019 CRUN joined the Healthy Living Centre Alliance a network of 31 community organisations who value community development and assets-based approach to wellbeing and health. Through such programmes as HELP Social Prescribing, they empower people to take more control over their personal health, promoting an ethos of peer-led self-management for people with long-term conditions.

The Well was established in May 2021 as a response to the mental health struggles of those in the Mourne and surrounding area. The well is an inclusive space available to the community to support those in crisis, break the cycle of intergenerational trauma that exists due to historical loss by suicide and to ensure the breaking down of social isolation, loneliness and suicidal behaviours.

Parenting Focus is the leading charity for parenting support in Northern Ireland, with over 45 years of experience providing a wide range of family support services aimed at improving the lives of children, young people, and their parents.

Grace Women’s Development is a Company Limited by Guarantee and recognised as a registered charity. They are a community resource for women and their families, that advances education and training through the delivery of programmes based on community need.

Connections underfoot

Causeway Volunteer Centre (CVC) is the leading Agency for volunteering in the Causeway Area covering Coleraine, Ballymoney and Moyle. CVC was established 1997 to further develop the volunteering infrastructure in Northern Ireland. CVC delivers a portfolio of volunteer-effective projects liaising with charities, voluntary and community organisations, local authorities, schools and colleges, health professionals and Government Departments.

In the Crosshair – Bring the focus

Crossfire Trust is a registered charity established in 1984 and based at Darkley House, Keady that aims to support people in their community in a practical, non-judgemental way. They have an ‘any situation through the door’ policy when it comes to helping people including under represented groups, but the main issues they tackle are related to homelessness, reconciliation and community development, poverty and living on the bread line, social isolation, mental health and crisis and emergency situations.

Exploring talents and skills with each other

Millburn Community Development Ltd is a voluntary organisation which works for the benefit of the local community. To provide and continually develop the facilities it has, the services to the local residents, the programmes, projects and opportunities. Based in a community office where their programmes are run, including; Youth Clubs, Over 50`s Club, Social activities, educational projects, Well Being projects, sporting activities and Luncheon Clubs. They run an award-winning social enterprise Cafe and Salon for the benefit of the local community.

Changing Attitudes...

Connect-Ed is a trauma-informed post-primary learning centre, registered as Progeny Teen Support. Situated in the Ballymena area, they work with young people who have been impacted by school attendance difficulties because of anxiety, bullying and trauma. The centre provides a safe space where young people can connect socially and grow in confidence, whilst gaining practical skills to prepare them for life through education and life skills tuition.

Future is looking bright... 

FutureProof work with marginalised youth groups with criminal records who engage in risk-taking behaviours such as substance misuse, sexually active young people, young parents and those facing unemployment. Situated in the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Council area, FutureProof engages with young people to tackle a range of health and social issues. They have a daily drop-in service, offering support, advice and education.

It takes a village...

Lagan Village Youth and Community Group (LVYCG) aims to inspire, motivate and support local residents. Their core mission is to strengthen local communities to tackle disadvantage and transform people’s lives. Located in East Belfast, in the Woodstock area, LVYCG recognised intense clusters of deprivation in their local community. They offer a range of services to tackle educational disadvantage, improve health deprivation and reduce crime and disorder.

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