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21/08/2003
Cash award on offer for forward-thinking group
A cash boost of £2,500 is on the table for the community or voluntary organisation that can come up with the best plan to help them achieve long-term sustainability.
The money is the award being offered this year by the Ulster Bank Sir George Quigley Award Fund which is now open for applications.
The Fund is an annual award that aims to help the community and voluntary sector achieve long-term sustainability for their work. It is open to organisations working either within Northern Ireland, the Republic, or on a cross-border basis.
Last year’s winners were the Kilkeel Parish Bridge Association with 'Jim's Project', a youth group set up for children in the Kilkeel area. The group provides a series of events and activities ranging from after schools computers clubs and music or dance classes to summer schemes, snooker, Playstation and table football.
Further information for potential applicants can be obtained from: The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland by calling tel: 9024 5927. The closing date for applications is Friday, September 12.
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The money is the award being offered this year by the Ulster Bank Sir George Quigley Award Fund which is now open for applications.
The Fund is an annual award that aims to help the community and voluntary sector achieve long-term sustainability for their work. It is open to organisations working either within Northern Ireland, the Republic, or on a cross-border basis.
Last year’s winners were the Kilkeel Parish Bridge Association with 'Jim's Project', a youth group set up for children in the Kilkeel area. The group provides a series of events and activities ranging from after schools computers clubs and music or dance classes to summer schemes, snooker, Playstation and table football.
Further information for potential applicants can be obtained from: The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland by calling tel: 9024 5927. The closing date for applications is Friday, September 12.
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