Sarah Gillen, GamCare – Member in Focus #56
GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling harm…
Interviews
Money Guiders NI – Member in Focus #55
A debt crisis is emerging, illegal lending is on the increase and money guidance discussions are more frequent…
School of Mindfulness NI – Member in Focus #54
There are decisions we make which influence our physical health…and there are choices we can make that can help our mental wellbeing…
Ciaran Rooney, FRCI – Member in Focus #53
Supporting the disadvantaged, socially excluded and hard to reach within Fermanagh and bordering counties…
Advocacy VSV – Member in Focus #52
We are entirely victim focused; us being the ‘voice of hope’ symbolizes our passion for supporting individuals…
Jaclyn Harron, COS – Member in Focus #51
COS aim to make a practical difference to children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder by providing a strong support network…
Joanne McCourt BCM- Member in Focus #50
I am really passionate about our services, families sometimes just need someone to support them with the challenges of parenthood…
Michael Hughes CFNI – Member in Focus #49
As we build back better we should be encouraging more coordination and collaboration as resources that are scarce will get even scarcer…
Branch Out Community – Member in Focus #48
Branch Out Community Group- Transforming a derelict site into a heritage fruit orchard, a vegetable plot, a cut flower garden and…
Lenity NI – Member in Focus #47
Lenity NI – Supporting local families struggling with basic needs, providing clothing and food parcels in the Waringstown area…
Fuel Round – Member in Focus #46
Fuel Round’s mission is to reduce heating oil prices, to save money, help household budgeting and reduce fuel poverty.
Action Trauma – Member in Focus #45
Addressing all aspects of trauma, anxiety and stress, along with recovery from health problems, depressions and addiction…
Eden Project Communities – Member in Focus #44
Eden Project Communities – home to The Big Lunch, the UK’s annual get together for neighbours, and the inspirational Community Camps…
Carrickfergus Foodbank – Member in Focus #43
Carrickfergus foodbank – Our aim is to continue to raise awareness of the service we offer and with your help remove the stigma of accessing a foodbank.
The Cedar Foundation – Member in Focus #42
Individuals using Cedar Floating Support are those who have various disabilities, brain injury or those who are 55+ requiring housing support
Larne Well-Being Hub – Member in Focus #41
Offering counselling for children, young people and adults, family support, mentoring for young people/adults and group support…
Michael Abiona – Member in Focus #40
Chairperson for Nigerian Community of NI… helping communities, both here and in Nigeria, through support, volunteering and networking…
Bremar Training – Member in Focus #39
Offering programmes focussed on Mental Health, Suicide Awareness, Safeguarding, Professional Boundaries and Leadership & Management…
Little Friends Playgroup – Member in Focus #38
Little Friends Playgroup, giving young children an excellent start in life. Providing an excellent standard of care and learning for all our children. We cater for pre pre school age and pre school age…
GLOW NI – Member in Focus #37
Giving Life Opportunities to Women – helping local women and girls suffering from a range of mental health issues and social issues in divided communities…
Ohana ZERO Suicide – Member in Focus #36
Equip yourself with the skills to identify the signs that someone may be suicidal or struggling, with FREE suicide awareness training…
First Steps Women’s Centre – Member in Focus #35
Providing education and training, support and guidance, along with exceptional opportunities and friendship to women across Mid-Ulster…
Gillygooley YCDA – Member in Focus #34
Gillygooley Youth and Community Development Association have established a great Community Centre and aim to provide relief for those in need…
The Quirky Bird – Member in Focus #33
Moira Community Calling, in conjunction with Community Calling, provides a support matching service for Moira and the surrounding areas…
Network Personnel – Member in Focus #32
Network personnel support individual’s aged 16-65 to help with employability skills, further education, housing, debt and specialist support…
Larne Area Community Support Group – Member in Focus #31
Larne area community support group is a social media hub for providing support. It is a safe place for locals to interact and communicate…
Robert Maxwell – Member in Focus #30
I’m an amputee ex-serviceman & founding member of Let’s Do. We cater for folk from all walks of life to help them come to terms with their disability through events & trips…
DigiSkills – Member in Focus #29
We believe access to internet needs to be lobbied. Those without are disadvantaged – further exacerbating poverty, educational attainment and opportunity…
Millbrook Church of the Nazarene – Member in Focus #28
Millbrook Church of the Nazarene we will continue to create relationships with organisations and individuals, and provide connection points with people…
Brain Injury Matters (NI) – Member in Focus #27
We would love help in the development of regional #BIM networks and teams – to spread the word for the recruitment of members…
Ballynahinch Community Collective – Member in Focus #26
Providing people of Ballynahinch with a voice to develop the capability of the community; to tackle issues of concern and to work together…
Fibromyalgia Awareness NI – Member in Focus #25
It would be nice to link with mental health organisations who understand chronic debilitating conditions, so we could refer people for support…
CoG Training – Member in Focus #24
From our perspective of a training and education organisation, we see the need for increased training in Mental Health First Aid and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Ardmore Cricket Club – Member in Focus #23
We had to shelve some of our community outreach programs. We found moving online difficult, with little or no real resources to do something effective…
Yasmin Geddis – Member in Focus #22
Services need to be explained… many people state, “there are not enough #mentalhealth services” without knowing how they work, where they are and what they do…
Sean Bruen – Member in Focus #21
We passionately believe that if people are given free access to financial education and advice they will make better financial decisions…
Moya Morris – Member in Focus #20
Moya Morris offers free online Enneagram Coaching, to individuals and couples, who may be finding communication challenging during lockdown…
Gary Davidson – Member in Focus #19
More people are embracing the world of startups. I think next year we will see an influx of new entrepreneurs from all backgrounds emerge…
Nicola Hinds – Member in Focus #18
I was volunteering with an international disaster relief organisation, bringing emergency shelter to families displaced by conflict or natural disaster…
Jayaprakash Sukumaran – Member in Focus #17
A very warm welcome to JP who has joined the @commcallni team to focus on collaborative opportunities, particularly in relation to non-profit events…
Simon Brown – Member in Focus #16
This year has highlighted how all communities can come together when necessary to step up and support each other…
Claire Dowds – Member in Focus #15
I’m excited about the creativity that is emerging. I have spoken with a lot of people who decided that in the midst of uncertainty, they were going to try something different…
Carolyn Tailford – Member in Focus #14
How are things looking for the remainder of 2020? We are looking forward to getting the Antrim hub ready and opened, we have just established our detached youth team…
Carol Richmond – Member in Focus #13
Why and when did you decide to get involved with community-based support? I made masks for local care homes and NHS staff and, being retired, wanted to help…
Sophie Hilditch – Member in Focus #12
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? Decisions for future plans and the direction I was going next. Why and when did you decide…
Annalisa Manca – Member in Focus #11
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? I was finishing my PhD in Medical Education. In fact, I discussed my Viva on the 16th of March…
Eugene Donnelly – Member in Focus #10
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? Work was ticking along as normal and personally we were coming to the final stages of adopting…
Jude Bailie – Member in Focus #9
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? Life was ticking along. My wee daughter was in the middle of nursery, my son who was one and half…