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John Spellar announces funding for North Belfast community groups - 27 June 2003

The Minister with responsibility for Community Relations, Rt Hon John Spellar MP, today announced that almost £235,000 is to be allocated to community organisations in North Belfast.

The funding is being allocated under the North Belfast Youth Development Programme, which aims to support youth work across North Belfast.

John Spellar said: "Today’s announcement is good news for the people of North Belfast. It will help build upon work started last year, by enabling community groups in the area to carry out a wide range of activities aimed at diverting young people away from conflict.

"While the prime focus is on providing support for young people, particularly in the 18-25 age group, it will also encourage community groups to work together in partnership and to address local issues.

"I know that the Youth Development Programme makes an important contribution to improving community relations in North Belfast and I commend everyone involved. I look forward to seeing at first hand the results that have been achieved."

NOTES TO EDITORS:

Allocations have been made to the following Consortia:

Ardoyne & Marrowbone Youth Development Partnership - £23,450.80

Oldpark/Shankill Consortium - £16,975.00

Ligoniel Active Citizenship Project - £15,911.40

Mount Vernon and Locality Consortium - £28,583.25

Ethnic Inclusion Through Sport - £9,835.95

Ballysillan Youth Consortium - £2,022.00

Greater Greencastle Consortium - £8,116.70

Upper Shankill/Upper Ardoyne Consortium - £29,910.35

Greater New Lodge- £18,902.55

Cliftonville Youth Development Project - £23,289.80

Vine Consortium - £12,085.35

Upper North Youth Consortium - £14,087.50

Duncairn & Mountcollyer Consortium - £18,342.50

Scoutlink – North Belfast Citizenship Project - £13,088.04

Activities that will be run by community organisations as part of the Youth Development Programme include: educational and developmental programmes including computer skills, personal developmental skills and peer education; driving theory and lessons; arts and cultural projects; and a small number of sporting activities.

Further information can be obtained from the

North Belfast Community Action Unit,
Enterprise House,
55-59 Adelaide Street,
Belfast BT2 8FE

Tel: 028 9072 6014
Media Enquiries to the Press Office, 028 9037 8107.