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Bursary Scheme is open for applications The new Community Bursary Scheme has been designed to invest in the development of individuals and local organisations.
Pictured Peter Day, Director of Engagement at Community Relations Council, Frances Hughes, Principal of Rowandale Integrated Primary School, Lena Becerra, Grace McGarry, Elijah Glendinning, Callan McTaggart and Alexandrea Quibael.
Community Relations Council calls for local schools to seize the ‘OpportUNiTY’ and enter Design Competition The Community Relations Council, together with the Education Authority, is inviting primary and secondary school students across the region to get involved in this year’s Poster Design Competition for Good Relations Week 2024. The theme for Good Relations Week 2024 is ‘OpportUNiTY’ and focuses on highlighting the power of new beginnings, collaboration and transformative action to deliver positive community relations and promote cultural diversity across the
region. The Poster Design Competition sets out to encourage 4–14-year-olds to creatively express how their schools embrace ‘OpportUNiTY’ and the power of new beginnings. Students can use words, drawings or
photographs to design a unique A4 poster that represents this year’s theme. Pupils can submit posters individually, in groups or as a classroom project before the deadline of 3pm on Friday 28th June. Good Relations Week 2024 is running
from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd September with an anticipated programme of over 200 crosscommunity and multicultural events across the region.
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A total of £25,000 of funding is available to support local residents or members of constituted community and voluntary sector organisations to further efforts in the areas of education, sport, music, language or cultural activities. The Community Bursary Scheme 2024-2025 forms part of the Council’s DEA Local Investment Programme. Support can also be used to provide financial assistance to individuals competing at local, national, and international level within the context of sport, music, language and culture. The scheme aims to assist local individuals at grass roots level to: • Enhance personal development; • Provide access to opportunities in the chosen
area; • Increase capacity amongst volunteers in the community and voluntary sector; • Improve sustainability of the community and voluntary sector Under the Scheme, applicants can apply for up to a maximum of £1,000 to cover costs associated with enrolment in programmes or opportunities. One application per individual will be considered in a 24-month rolling period. For more information, contact Community Services at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council on 028 9244 7713 or visit LCCC Community Bursary Scheme 2024/25 Lisburn & Castlereagh (lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk)