The Fermanagh Trust has a successful track record of supporting community relations and community development activity across County Fermanagh, working with community and voluntary organisations, often in partnership with others, has resulted in positive change taking place in communities across Fermanagh.
Fermanagh Shared Education Programme
The Shared Education Programme provides opportunities for schools in Fermanagh to explore cross sectoral / cross community initiatives that will benefit their schools and communities. Its aim is to develop linkages between schools from different sectors and to build bridges between our two main communities, contributing to increased understanding and mutual respect and helping to build more cohesive and sustainable communities in Fermanagh.
Grant aid is available through the Programme, for schools that bring Protestant and Catholic pupils together for regular joint classes. School proposals are assessed against selection criteria including projected impact and outcomes, sustainability of the cross sectoral linkages established and value for money. It is envisaged that the Programme will increase awareness of the educational, reconciliation and economic benefits of sharing and collaborating between schools.
For further information on the Shared Education Programme contact Catherine Ward, Programme Manager, at Fermanagh Trust, Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow Place, Enniskillen, BT74 7HR - Telephone 66320210, or email catherine@fermanaghtrust.org
Enniskillen Youth Bank
Enniskillen YouthBank is a grant making committee run by young people for young people. It is made up of a group of 16 – 25 year olds from the Fermanagh area. It is a unique project whereby members of the committee work as a team taking all the relevant decisions for themselves. It is they who set themes, create application procedures and criteria, undertake publicity work, interview other young people, write reports to assist decision making and undertake follow up work to learn from what has or has not worked.
The purpose of YouthBank is to develop leadership opportunities, build capacity among the young grant makers and to create opportunities for grant aided youth led groups to engage in self-help and community action. Enniskillen YouthBank enables young people to take responsibility for making decisions over grants and to be accountable for how money is spent. The members also have the opportunity to complete OCN Level 2 in Grantmaking which is an added bonus and an excellent addition to their CVs.
Enniskillen YouthBank Committee is now in the process of inviting applications from other young people in the area to fund youth led projects. This funding is open to 11 – 25 year olds who may have a good idea for something that would make things better or more interesting for young people in the area. Requests for funding may range from £50 to £1000. This funding is also available for existing groups/organisations who may need money for things such as equipment, outings, improving the environment etc. The Committee also welcomes applications from schools.
All projects will be considered providing that the applications are submitted by a young person aged 11 to 25, that they are from the Fermanagh area and that the application for funding will benefit young people.
Enniskillen YouthBank is hosted by Fermanagh Trust which has a successful track record of supporting community relations and community development activity across County Fermanagh. Fermanagh Trust is delighted to be hosting and supporting such a unique project which not only provides grants but brings together young people from all sections of the community and also affords them the opportunity to address issues and concerns of direct importance to them.
Check out the Enniskillen YouthBank website where you will get further information and download an application form or email your query to address below.
For application forms or more information contact:
Enniskillen YouthBank
Fermanagh Trust
Fermanagh House
Broadmeadow Place
Enniskillen
BT74 7HR
02866320210
Email: info@fermanaghtrust.org
Click here to download application form
Application forms are also available for download at: www.youthbank.org/enniskillen.html
