Legacy Projects

In addition to the provision of support to local groups, CWSAN has initiated, hosted and managed a number of programmes and projects in the areas.

In order to fulfil the guiding principles of social inclusion and reconciliation, the network has developed and embarked on a diverse range of projects.

CWSAN PROJECTS

 

CWSAN Warm Well Connected Project December 20 – April 21

CWSAN delivered the Warm Well and Connected on behalf of DfC and DAERA as an emergency response to Covid over the winter period of 2020 to March 21. During this time the success has been overwhelming and all targets were exceeded. The localised and co-production approach to delivery has been the key to success in addressing the wellbeing issues for those adversely affected by Covid.

The project was delivered over a number of phases by CWSAN, Phase 1 was to deliver warm & well packs to those in highest need. Over 50 organisations were recruited to this drive delivering over 750 packs to people who fell under the following classifications Children/Young People, Older People, esp. living alone, Loss of income esp. women & young people 18 – 24, Clinically Vulnerable/previously shielding, Disabled and their Carers and Ethnic Minorities. This was completed just before Christmas 2020.

Phase 2 began in January 21, where we put out a call for groups to apply for small grants to deliver projects that would help their participants to be connected during the lockdown. The difficulty in delivering this was compounded by the fact that new “Lockdown” rules where applied just after Christmas break, CWSAN staff supported groups to develop innovative projects that met with the funding ambitions and 47 groups delivered a variety of projects that had 5084 beneficiaries.

Phase 3 was delivered in February/March 2021 we put out a call to see if groups would be interested in organising community litter picks & tree planting projects, these initiatives could be delivered in a Covid safe was as they are outside activities. 25 Groups took up this opportunity with a total of 2495 beneficiaries.

Phase 4 a Connectivity Programme was delivered. The programme in Mid Ulster offered 6 target groups assistance to get digitally connected. The local partner (CWSAN) agreed which device or connection was most appropriate for the individual or family, however, at all stages value for money was sought. A device was provided for the individual or family to keep and own as their property. On offer was:

1) a device, (for those that already have access to the internet)

2) a device and connection (device that is sim enabled/ dongle provided)

3) support information – manual on how to get connected and links to assistance

CWSAN staff liaised with a number of organisations to identify those with high level of need and targeted the support in a specific way, there were 74 beneficiaries.

Phase 5 was the delivery of additional “Well Packs”, after the Phase 1 success we received a number of enquiries from other groups seeking this support also. 12 Groups delivered another 250 packs to beneficiaries.

CWSAN Warm Well Connected Project December 20 – April 21

CWSAN delivered the Warm Well and Connected on behalf of DfC and DAERA as an emergency response to Covid over the winter period of 2020 to March 21. During this time the success has been overwhelming and all targets were exceeded. The localised and co-production approach to delivery has been the key to success in addressing the wellbeing issues for those adversely affected by Covid.

The project was delivered over a number of phases by CWSAN, Phase 1 was to deliver warm & well packs to those in highest need. Over 50 organisations were recruited to this drive delivering over 750 packs to people who fell under the following classifications Children/Young People, Older People, esp. living alone, Loss of income esp. women & young people 18 – 24, Clinically Vulnerable/previously shielding, Disabled and their Carers and Ethnic Minorities. This was completed just before Christmas 2020.

Phase 2 began in January 21, where we put out a call for groups to apply for small grants to deliver projects that would help their participants to be connected during the lockdown. The difficulty in delivering this was compounded by the fact that new “Lockdown” rules where applied just after Christmas break, CWSAN staff supported groups to develop innovative projects that met with the funding ambitions and 47 groups delivered a variety of projects that had 5084 beneficiaries.

Phase 3 was delivered in February/March 2021 we put out a call to see if groups would be interested in organising community litter picks & tree planting projects, these initiatives could be delivered in a Covid safe was as they are outside activities. 25 Groups took up this opportunity with a total of 2495 beneficiaries.

Phase 4 a Connectivity Programme was delivered. The programme in Mid Ulster offered 6 target groups assistance to get digitally connected. The local partner (CWSAN) agreed which device or connection was most appropriate for the individual or family, however, at all stages value for money was sought. A device was provided for the individual or family to keep and own as their property. On offer was:

1) a device, (for those that already have access to the internet)

2) a device and connection (device that is sim enabled/ dongle provided)

3) support information – manual on how to get connected and links to assistance

CWSAN staff liaised with a number of organisations to identify those with high level of need and targeted the support in a specific way, there were 74 beneficiaries.

Phase 5 was the delivery of additional “Well Packs”, after the Phase 1 success we received a number of enquiries from other groups seeking this support also. 12 Groups delivered another 250 packs to beneficiaries.

WWC Total Postcodes Supported

Covid 19 Community Response Small Grant and Support (Now Closed)

 CWSAN supported over every village area and over 50 local community organisations meet the challenges of Covid 19 by providing small grants and governance support to those local groups who came together and volunteered to provide support to their respective communities. Grants were made available to groups for Safety Equipment and Volunteers Fuel expenses. We also distributed various packs to 15 care homes throughout Mid Ulster. Funders who supported this initiative were CWSAN/COSTA, The Hon Irish Society. Mid Ulster District Council, PHA Northern area.

This small grant was designed to quickly support local community groups who were/are tackling issues of food, medicine distribution and providing other supports to their communities particularly over the months of April and May 2020. The grant was for Safety Equipment and Volunteers fuel up to a maximum of £300. Some groups were successful in attracting two grants for their work.

The support was used be used to provide equipment or items such as Soaps, Sanitizers, Face Masks, PPE., Bottled water or Fuel for your volunteers.

Over 50 Mid Ulster groups were offered funding and assistance where required and all were provided with information in relation to good governance/practice, protecting Volunteers and PHA guidelines as to dealing with the public throughout the Covid19 pandemic. Many availed of that support even if only through telephone advice whilst others requested risk assessment templates , claim forms and financial policies which were provided by CWSAN.

Groups who accessed the support were as follows;

Aughnagaskin women together
Augher st Macartans GFC
Augher st Macartans GFC
Ballygawley community initiative
Bann Valley Community group
Belfast BCM Housing Support for Older People
Brackaville Owen Roes GFC
Brocagh Emmetts GFC and Naomh Brid Camogie Club
Charlemont & moy dev assoc
Clonoe rural dev gp
Coagh comm gp
Coalisland Na Fianna Response Group
Cookstown Fr. Rock’s
Cookstown Fr. Rock’s
Derryloughan Kevin Barrys GAC
Dungannon covid response
Energy Mind and Body HQ
Edendork st Mlachys GAC
Friends to talk/coalisland and neighbourhood
Friends to talk/coalisland and neighbourhood
Galbally Pearses
Glen Community Response –  Watty Graham’s GAC
Granaghan womens gp
Henry Joy McCracken’s Moneymore GAC
Hanover cultural dev assoc
Killyman comm forum
Kilrea Get Up and Go Walking Group
Knocknagin community
Mid ulster Agewell
Mid ulster womens aid
Me you & them
Moortown St Malachys GAC
Moneymore Boys’ Brigade
Montobber lol 661
Hope , Maghera
moygashel c19 response
Muintir na Mointeach
Newmills Isolate Support Group Delivery service
St Malachys GAC Castledawson
Sperrin Cultural Awareness Association
TABBDA
Tirgan comm assoc
Tirmonneey young at heart
Tirmonneey young at heart
The ten trees
Upperlands Community Development Group
The link, Maghera
Liberty church, cookstown
Coalisland & district Covid response

 

Women In Conflict Transformation (Now Closed)

CWSAN delivered this Community change programme 2019 to 2021. 14 local women from the Mid Ulster area took part in this programme and were accordingly awarded certificates of completion.

Workshops took place on :

  • Personal Development (including health and wellbeing)
  • Leadership and Mentoring
  • Citizenship
  • Women & Peacebuilding
  • Women in the Justice System

All activities were provided free of charge with transport organized for participants to the workshop venues if needed.

Workshops were facilitated in a supportive and encouraging way.

 Testimonials

What previous WICT Programme participants have to say about the Programme

“The WICT Programme gave me an opportunity to gain knowledge and meet new friends.”

“The group was my “light in the darkness”. When I couldn’t make sense of what was happening it gave me a purpose.”

“Hi, my name is Norah, having been at home as a full-time carer and doing night classes, this course gave me the opportunity and confidence to get back out and meet up with others who, like myself, had come to a crossroads in their lives. I’m now back teaching classes in the community and looking forward to putting all my new qualifications into action as a special needs classroom assistant.”

The Programme had two strands:

  1. New women will complete the Phase I modules which previous participants completed

They will also be given an opportunity to achieve ILM Level 2 award in Leadership.

The women who did the 5 module WICT Programme and the ILM level 2 award in Leadership can also did 1 unit of ABCD and then get ILM Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 Award. The level will be deemed by the trainer and agreed by TWN. This is for ABCD only

  1. Existing women who completed Phase I will be offered three pathways to choose from.

Assets based Community Development

Mediation Facilitation and Development

Mentoring Development

Assets Based Community Development

Assets Based Community Development  is a bottom up way of working with communities that focuses on community strengths and assets rather than deficits and problems. It is about looking at the Communities we live in and seeing what we already have, rather than deficits and reliance on outside agencies for resources. Participants who chose this area of development will work within their communities to map the strengths and assets of their community exploring the principles that guide ABCD.

16 guided learning hours

Mediation, Facilitation and Development

This area of development will be an opportunity for participants to examine the theory and practice of Mediation. Women will explore the anatomy of conflict and understand the benefits of applying the practice of mediation. Upon completion of this area of development women will have the knowledge, skills and ability to practice the 5 stage mediation model.

60 guided learning hours

Mentoring Development

This area of development will enable women on the programme to acquire the skills to become an experienced mentor and to be able to utilize those skills to mentor “new” women enrolled on the WICT extension Programme. Participants will explore the roles of the Mentor and the differences in the different mentoring styles of Informal Mentoring, Formal Mentoring and Situational Mentoring. Upon completion of the 5 day package each participant will be assigned 3-5 new women who have enrolled on the WICT Extension Project to mentor throughout their first year.

40 guided learning hours

 

SPRING is a 2 Year project funded  by DAERA and Big Lottery Community Fund. SPRING Social Prescriber in the Mid Ulster area. It’s a part time role funded for two years by DAERA and Big Lottery Community Fund. The role involves taking referrals from Health Professionals and helping clients connect to non-clinical, local support programmes and services. It will help people to make healthy choices, strengthen their resilience and stay connected to their community and will also hopefully help community organisations to respond to the identified needs within the communities they serve.

SPRING is the largest cross-national social prescribing initiative of its kind. It involves thirty well established community-led health and wellbeing improvement organisations across Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is initially funded for three years with a possible two year extension by the Big Lottery Community Fund and is being coordinated through Scottish Communities for Health and Wellbeing and the Northern Ireland Healthy Living Centre Alliance. SPRING aims to have a very positive impact on individuals, communities, primary health care and national governments. Over 8,000 people will co-create at least one social prescription and 96,000 interventions will improve health and wellbeing and overall quality of life for thousands of individuals.

Social prescribing is a community-led approach to health improvement and is concerned with supporting communities experiencing disadvantage and poor health outcomes to identify and define what is important to them about their health and wellbeing, the factors that impact on their wellbeing and take a lead in identifying and implementing solutions. It is an approach which is based on a holistic or social model of health that recognises the many and complex social factors that affect people’s health.

Contact Clare Henry for further details or to make a referral, email:  socialpre@cwsan.org

 

SIF Community Capacity Hubs Project (Now Closed)

 

Coagh District Orange Hall has received funding from the SIF Community Capacity Hubs Project for minor capital works and refurbishment.

Coagh District Orange Hall has received funding from the SIF Community Capacity Hubs Project for minor capital works and refurbishment.

CWSAN was nominated in 2015 by the Northern Social Investment Fund Steering Group to manage a Community Hubs Capital Build Programme across Cookstown and Magherafelt.  As the Lead Partner Organisation, CWSAN is managing £1.1million funding from the Social Investment Fund and OFMDFM.  A number of Community venues are being supported for minor capital works and refurbishment.  These are -:

  • Moneymore Recreation Centre
  • Broughderg Community Centre
  • Castledawson War Memorial Hall
  • Coagh District Orange Hall
  • Ballymaquiggan Orange Hall
  • Lisnamorrow Orange Hall
  • Kennedy’s Orange Hall, Stewartstown

Architects have been appointed to each of the Community venues and it is anticipated that building work will commence in early Autumn 2016. The Project has a number of aims:

  • To regenerate and refurbish a range of public facilities that are underused and transforming them into more effective spaces, with enhanced public access for a variety of public uses;
  • To enhance the communities’ ability to deliver Social, Sporting, Health and Wellbeing, Community Safety, Youth, Community, Vocational, Community Relations and Educational programmes, projects and activities in Mid Ulster.
  • To rejuvenate the wider Mid Ulster area by bringing increased investment, promoting local recreational activity and by making a positive contribution to the social and economic prosperity of the area;
  • To provide communities with more visually attractive and shared locations for the provision of various recreational programmes and activities;
  • To increase the number of individuals and community organisations supporting the venues by developing more user-friendly facilities;
  • To increase participation by local communities following the physical development of the venues.

The Community Capacity Hubs Project was completed in March 2019.