Practical support and shared community experience

Cathedral Youth Club and Community Hub provides services and activities designed to support people within the local community, combining practical provision with opportunities for participation and connection. The organisation’s work brings together everyday support with activities that enable people to engage with their community in a meaningful and accessible way. The development of the Hub […]

Practical support that strengthened participation

All Saints Caring Association strengthened community participation by improving its capacity to provide welcoming, inclusive activity for local people across age groups. The case study described the organisation as delivering a wide range of services in the Waterside area of Londonderry, supporting residents from pre‑school age through to 75+. It stated that between 800 and […]

Confidence and connection through shared music-making

Jazz Juniors strengthened young people’s confidence and connection by creating an inclusive space for shared learning, listening and collaboration through music. The case study described Jazz Juniors, delivered by Jazzlife Alliance and supported through a Society grant, as Northern Ireland’s first dedicated jazz improvisation scheme for under‑18s, open to instrumentalists and singers. It set out […]

Early intervention through a dedicated nurture space

St Mary’s Primary School in Draperstown created the “Nurture Nook” to strengthen the support available for children who benefit from additional emotional and wellbeing provision. The space sits within the school itself, reflecting a wider understanding that early support is most effective when it is part of everyday school life rather than something accessed separately. […]