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Your Local Rural Support Network

COSTA Community Newsletter May 2019

COSTA
‘Open Door Day’
One-to-one support sessions
for local groups in the
Dungannon & South Tyrone Area
of Mid Ulster District

Thursday
Would your Group
30th May 2019
like any assistance?
Does your group have any Skills, Training, At COSTA
Support, Funding or Information needs? President Grants Homestead
Outreach Service available
Pre-booking a time slot
Please contact COSTA
in advance is essential
Tel: 028 855 56880 Please advise of nature of support or
Email: info.costa@btconnect.com information required when booking:
Timeslots:
Communit y Organisations of South T yrone 9:30am – 11:00am,
& Areas Ltd
President Gran ts Home ste ad 11:30am – 1:00pm,
45 Derg enagh Road 2:00pm – 3:30pm,
Dungannon BT77 0 DE 3:30pm – 5:00pm,
Tel: 028 855 56880 Fax: 028 855 56881 5:30pm – 7:00pm,
Email: info.costa@btconnect.com 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
Web:
www.costaruralsupportnetwork.org To book your slot Tel: 028 855 56880
Facebook: Board Costa
or email: info.costa@btconnect.com
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Up
COSTA Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Salter – Rest in Peace
Upcoming Events
For further & Workshops
information on the SUSE+ project,
pleason.farquhar@swc.ac.uk.
- COSTA ‘Open Door Support
Day’ – Thursday 30th May 2019
and the June date – TBC.

- COSTA ‘Charity Registration &

Annual Returns’ Information
Workshops – TBC for 2019.

FREE COSTA WORKSHOPS

AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GROUPS
 ‘Charity Registration & Annual Returns’
Information Workshop (practical support also
available on request).

 ‘Preparing for Sustainability’ Workshop’ –

Available to groups on request. (Helpful guidance
for groups and halls aiming for greater future
sustainability).
 ‘Ensuring GDPR Good Practice’ Workshop –
Available to groups on request. (Helping small
groups to ensure compliance and good practice in
Data Protection).
 ‘Good Company & Director Governance’ –
Available to groups on request (particularly
suitable for Directors & Ltd Companies).
 ‘Good Governance & Committee Skills’ –
Available to groups on request (particularly
suitable for newer / grass roots groups).
 ‘Funding Readiness’ – Available to groups on
request (suitable for all).
 ‘Promoting Social Inclusion’ – Available to
groups on request (suitable for all groups / orgs).
Can be held in out in rural locations
Contact COSTA
Tel: 028 855 56880
info.costa@btconnect.com
One of COSTA’s Founding Members and
the longest serving Board Member, Liz
Salter was laid to rest in Aughnacloy on
Monday 6th May 2019.
I first met Liz when she interviewed me for
this job 19 years ago.
Liz had very bravely battled illness for over
3 years.
As ever, Liz’s huge heart, bright
personality and true community spirit
remained right up to the very end.
Liz’s passing will certainly be felt in
Aughnacloy and right across the area as
she was a major community activist for
decades.
We extend our very deepest sympathy to
Liz’s family and friends.
We will miss Liz very much.
On behalf of the Staff and Board of
COSTA.
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Home-Start Armagh & Dungannon are

seeking to recruit a
Part-time Administrator
Based in our office, Moy, County Tyrone.
15 hours per week – days negotiable.
Salary NJC scale point 5 (£18975 pro rata).
Applicants must have 5 GCSEs (A-C) including English
and Maths) and recent, relevant
experience of similar work.
Knowledge of financial procedures and Sage payroll
would be an advantage.
For an application pack please contact Ros Ewing,
Coordinator on 028 8778 9489 or email
homestartad@btconnect.com

COSTA AGM
coming very soon!
Everyone is very welcome!
Guest Speaker
Supper
Networking
Catch-up with the local community
and see what COSTA has been
getting up to over the past 12
months.
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Caledon in Bloom Coffee Morning

Sat 11th May 2019
at BACK OF BEYOND @ Café Rose
This is the first FUND RAISING event for Caledon In Bloom and we want to make it a great success.
There will be delicious home bakes, scones, cakes, apple pies, etc. and all the tea and coffee you
want, plus a raffle with some great prizes.
This is also a big opportunity to come together socially and meet neighbours, friends and ac-
quaintances, plus get to know our hard working committee who are driving ‘Caledon In Bloom’.
Check out our Facebook page - Caledon In Bloom for photos & stuff, better still become part of
our working committee - new recruits most welcome.
'Blooming Caledon' will be in flying colours very shortly and will be well placed to get an award in
the ‘Ulster In Bloom’ competition.
Please tell or bring a friend or two and be part of this fun event to make Caledon more beautiful
- See you Saturday!
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Always Farm SAFE!

ENGAGING RURAL COMMUNITIES
(ERC) PROGRAMME
This is a new and exciting project being delivered by local
Rural Support Networks CWSAN & COSTA. This project
is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV
Programme and is managed by the Special EU
programmes Body (SEUPB) in partnership with Mid
Ulster District Council.

Community groups within the Mid Ulster District Council

are being invited to contact Community Engagement
Officer Jennifer for potential inclusion in this project. The Rural Support
project has been developed for those groups at early
stages of development who are interested in developing
their capacities to undertake cross community activities Rural Support offers a listening
and develop shared projects in the same area, and signposting service for
neighbouring area or with a group of similar interest.
A small grant will be available for up to 20 groups
farmers and rural families across
across mid Ulster rural areas to work on a partnership NI via face to face support,
project. information and advice about
The official launch of the project took place on 1st
March and local groups are being encouraged to apply business finance and debt, single
for inclusion in the project. farm payments, benefits, mental
The Rural Communities Programme will be run over a health assistance and many other
period of 2.5 years and will take groups through 4 phases issues.
of development, providing training sessions, facilitation
and mentoring throughout. Groups are most welcome to Email: info@ruralsupport.org.uk
speak directly to Jennifer Hamilton, the projects new
Community Engagement Officer, who will assist you
Website: www.ruralsupport.org.uk
ascertain how and if you might fit the projects criteria. It is
expected that there will be huge interest from rural
community organisations and thus there will be a process
of selection at early stages. Those groups who are from
marginalised sectors within the council area will be
prioritised in selection.
Jennifer has been appointed as the Community
Engagement Officer and has a wide range of experience
in single identity and cross community work, working with FREE Confidential Helpline:
a wide range of groups and funding bodies.
Jennifer can be contacted from Wednesday to Fridays
0800 138 1678 (new number)
only in the Crieve Centre, Stewartstown on
028 87 738845 or via email at jennifer@cwsan.org Basic
Helpline Finance
Hours forbeen
have recently
amended
Small Charities
Available from: Monday to Friday
9:00am – 9:00pm & Voicemail
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The Big Lottery has now

changed its name to the
National Lottery
Community Fund

Local National Lottery Community Fund

Information Clinics in Mid Ulster

Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre Torrent Complex

Magherafelt Donaghmore
 Monday 13th May 2019  Tuesday 14th May 2019
 Monday 10th June 2019  Tuesday 11th June 2019

To book a one-to-one session to discuss your project idea contact:

Colin Howells - Funding Officer (Mon-Thurs) Tel: 028 90 55 14 34.
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CoH-Sync Project Overview

Connected Health is delighted to be working with the Southern Health and Social Care
Trust to deliver this project.

CoH-Sync is short for Community Health Synchronisation, this project aims to have a
positive impact on the Health and well-being of individuals and communities, by
empowering them to take responsibility and control of their own health and well-being.

CoH Sync is a cross border health project that focus on; Physical Activity, Smoking,
Alcohol, Nutrition and Mental Health.

What We Do
Help you live a healthier lifestyle by providing you with:

 A free, confidential and personal health & well-being plan.

 One-to-one support from a Community Health Facilitator/Trainer.
 Connect you to your local community.
 Provide you with encouragement and support to keep you on track with
your health goals.

Who is CoH-Sync for?

Open to anyone in the Armagh/Dungannon area aged 18 years and over.

Get in Touch
 Sinead Donnelly – Senior Health Facilitator | Sinead.Donnelly@connected-health.co.uk
 Laura Winter – Health Facilitator | Laura.Winter@connected-health.co.uk
 Andrea Milligan-Health Facilitator| Andrea.milligan@connected-health.co.uk
 Ivan Bingham- Health Facilitator | Ivan.bingham@connected-health.co.uk
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£840,000 Comic Relief Investment to be

available in Northern Ireland
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is delighted to have been appointed
as an Intermediary Grant Maker on behalf of Comic Relief.
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and Comic Relief both believe in the
importance of
 Directly investing in communities
 Lived Experiences of people in shaping and improving lives is key in shifting the
power.
 Partnering with others who have greater experience, knowledge and connections
 Adapting to change learning from lived experiences;
 Influencing future policy and programmes from a lived experience perspective.

From these shared perspectives the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland will
over the next two years invest £840,000 of support from Comic Relief across four
strategic development areas as follows:
 Children Surviving and Thriving:
 Global Health Matters:
 Fighting for Gender Justice:
 A Safe Space To Be:

Year one applications will open 11.00am Monday 3rd June 2019 closing 5.00pm
Wednesday 10th July 2019. Applications can only be made via the Community
Foundation for Northern Ireland website: www.communityfoundationni.org.

To support community and voluntary sector groups with a potential application, a series
of information sessions will be held across Northern Ireland during the month of May
commencing with the following:

Tuesday 14th May

7-9 pm: Garvagh Community Building, 85 Main Street Garvagh BT51 5AB.

Wednesday 15th May

2-4pm and 7-9 pm: First Steps Women’s Centre, 21a William Street Dungannon BT70
1DX.

Numbers at each sessions are limited and registration is required via the
Eventbrite links as follows:
Garvagh: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comic-relief-information-roadshow-tickets-61092841333
First Steps 2-4pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comic-relief-information-roadshow-tickets-61093006828
First Steps 7-9: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comic-relief-information-roadshow-tickets-61093067008

For further information on the Comic Relief Programme please contact Michael
Hughes, Head of Building Sustainable Communities at the Community Foundation
for Northern Ireland via email mhughes@communityfoundationni.org or by phone
9024 5927.
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COSTA ‘Open Door Day’

One-to-one support sessions
for local groups in the
Dungannon & South Tyrone Area of Mid Ulster District

Thursday 30th May 2019

At COSTA
President Grants Homestead
- Pre-booking a time slot in advance is essential –
Please advise of nature of support or information required when booking:

Timeslots:
9:30am – 11:00am,
11:30am – 1:00pm,
2:00pm – 3:30pm,
3:30pm – 5:00pm,
5:30pm – 7:00pm,
7:00pm – 8:30pm.

To book your slot Tel: 028 855 56880

or email: info.costa@btconnect.com
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Community Foundation NI
We currently have a number of NEW
funds open for applications including:
Women's Fund for NI Individual
Bursaries and more ….
Please find below the link to our grants page
for further details:
http://www.communityfoundationni.org/apply
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Advice NI is currently offering FREE
awareness sessions to organisations on
Universal Credit (UC) for groups of 10
people or more. Sessions can be booked
through to the end of May 2019.
To book a session or find out more please
email Training@adviceni.net or call the
Training Team on 02890645919.
If you don’t have a group of 10 and would
like to attend, you can book onto the UC
FREE awareness session in Advice NI’s
Office on 21st May 2019 – 1pm – 4pm.
Book via this link:
Universal Credit Awareness
https://www.adviceni.net/content/free-universal-credit-
awareness-session-1
Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs through DAERA’s Local Rural Community Development Support Service
Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation Programme and Mid Ulster District Council
The European Union’s PEACE IV Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
Registered Company in Northern Ireland No: NI 42832
Contact COSTA for
Funding Information &
Grant Tracker Searches
Tel: 028 855 56880
info.costa@btconnect.com
COSTA Assists local groups to
Register & complete Annual
Returns to the Charity
Commission NI
COSTA is available to provide local groups
with FREE:
• Support & guidance regarding the
processes and preparing in advance.
• Information Workshops and one-to-one
support sessions.
• Assist with all documentation required.
• Scanning of all necessary documents (pdf).
• Assistance to complete Charity
registration applications and Charity Annual
Returns.
We run Charity Registration & Annual Returns
Information Workshops and 'Open Door Support
Days' (one-to-one support sessions) to provide
support for groups right across the Dungannon
and
D I SSouth Tyrone
C L AI M E R : T h e area
v i e w sofa Mid Ulster.
nd op inions expressed
in this Newsletter are not necessarily in
Contact COSTA for more information
Ac c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e v i e w s o f C O S TA /
C O S TA B o a r d o r S t a f f .
Session: or to book: Tel: 028 855 56880 or
Every care is taken to ensure accuracy of the i n-
formation presented at t i m e o f p r i n t .
email: info.costa@btconnect.com
COSTA is funded by
Loraine @ COSTA
Charity Registration in NI: NIC101598 ISO 9001:2008 Cert: FS 536859