Costa Costa

Are you fundraising? Does your fundraising activity meet the standards outlined within the Code of Fundraising Practice? Join our next online session where we'll have Gráinne from the Fundraising Regulator to tell you all you need to know!
👉More details and joining instructions at https://ow.ly/Urb950ZBOhy

This FREE session is ideal for volunteers and for those who recruit and support volunteer fundraisers on behalf of your organisation.

DAERA has published a summary of responses to its public consultation on Rural NI: Our New Approach 2026-2041, marking a key milestone in shaping a new long-term rural policy for Northern Ireland. More info: https://daera-ni.gov.uk/news/daera-publishes-summary-consultation-responses-new-long-term-rural-policy-northern-ireland
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough

Northern Ireland Executive

Apply now! Allocating begins next week :-)
https://www.firststepswomenscentre.org/index.php/application-form

You can find out more about all the wellbeing courses taking place up to June 2026 by clicking here https://www.firststepswomenscentre.org/index.php/education-courses/health-promotion

Reap courses up to Dec 2026:
https://www.firststepswomenscentre.org/index.php/education-courses/employability

News | Innovation is helping businesses across Northern Ireland grow!
160 micro and SME businesses are planning to invest £3.6 million in innovation thanks to our Business Innovation Grant (BIG). 💡
Since launching in November 2024, BIG has helped businesses develop new products, services and processes, boosting productivity and supporting growth ambitions.
One company benefiting is Equipple, whose funding helped commercialise its parent-teacher engagement platform and secure its first sales in England and the UAE. 📈
Applications for the next cohort are now open until 12 noon on 4 September.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3SoPmqP

Do you work in the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise sector? Your organisation may be able to claim a free laptop through the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund.
The Fund supports digital inclusion initiatives focused on:
🔹Opening up opportunities through skills
🔹Tackling data and device poverty
🔹Breaking down barriers to digital services
🔹Building confidence and supporting local delivery

Check the eligibility criteria and apply here: https://consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/dof/8b7e644c/

🗓️ Closing date for applications is 7 August, 2026

Welcome to the Spring/Summer edition of the Age Friendly Newsletter. As the days grow longer and the weather begins to brighten, we’re delighted to share a new edition packed with information, updates, and opportunities taking place across the district.
In this newsletter you’ll find a range of guides, events, activities, and services designed to help you stay connected, active, and informed. From community programmes and social events to helpful advice and local supports, there’s plenty happening throughout the coming months.
Our aim is to keep you up to date with what’s available in the area and to highlight the many ways people can get involved, meet others, and enjoy everything our communities have to offer. Whether you’re looking for something new to try, practical
information, or simply inspiration for the season ahead, we
hope you’ll find something of interest inside.
Hard copies or PDF copies of the newsletter are also available. If you, your organisation, community group would like copies, or If you have suggestions or would like to contribute to future editions, please feel free to get in touch with Raisa

Raisa Donnelly | Age Friendly Co-ordinator |
Mid Ulster District Council
Ballyronan Road | Magherafelt | BT45 6EN
Telephone: 03000 132 132 | ext: 22117| Mobile: 07553379721
[email protected]

The Public Health Agency has provided mid ulster Age Friendly with a supply of hard copies of the Ageing Well – A 10 Minute Guide, which offers practical information and advice to help people over 50 stay healthy, active, connected and independent.

If you, your organisation, group or service works with people over 50 and you would like to receive copies, please let Raisa know the number of copies you require as stock is limited (contact details below)

Please feel free to share this with any other groups who may benefit.

Raisa Donnelly | Age Friendly Co-ordinator | Community Development Department
Mid Ulster District Council
Ballyronan Road | Magherafelt | BT45 6EN
Telephone: 03000 132 132 | ext: 22117| Mobile: 07553379721
Email: [email protected]
Mid Ulster District Council
Cwsan MidUlster
COSTA Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas

https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/defibrillators/apply-for-a-free-defibrillator-for-your-community?fbclid=IwZnRzaATWpN5wZG9mAWZkaWQWULcc__Qy4dcaonS3cdXVYXgXMtaoL2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6noHr_AmXRF1TXL-uI1lNOpBYamno1ZsVe5y5teitVl2UOiwq7_hl5xt92yQ_aem_Oqf7VJAaCjkziEdrfu_y3w

Apply for a free defibrillator for your community BHF offers funding for defibrillators to community groups and resources to help you train your community in CPR with our free online RevivR CPR training.