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13/08/2021
New Multisensory Centre For Rural Communities
Edwin Poots has visited a new multisensory centre for people with learning, physical and sensory disabilities to see how a grant of almost £40,000 is being invested.
Aspace2 is one of 12 social enterprises across Northern Ireland that have received money from DAERA's Rural Social Economy Investment Scheme which has already invested £500,000.
The scheme aims to strengthen rural communities and the rural economy by making a positive difference to the lives of rural dwellers by providing opportunities for training and employment.
During his visit, Mr Poots said: "Aspace2 offers terrific training and development opportunities for adults and young people with additional needs. So I'm delighted to see for myself how they are investing the almost £40,000 my department has provided to help them make a positive difference to the lives of local rural dwellers.
"The social enterprise sector delivers a significant positive impact on the Northern Ireland economy, so it is critical that we help them to grow whilst they support those who live in rural areas.
"People living in rural communities face particular challenges such as reduced connectivity, poorer health, lack of access to employment and inferior infrastructure. I am fully committed to helping these rural communities and the Rural Social Economy Investment Scheme is a clear demonstration of that."
Aspace2 is one of 12 social enterprises across Northern Ireland that have received money from DAERA's Rural Social Economy Investment Scheme which has already invested £500,000.
The scheme aims to strengthen rural communities and the rural economy by making a positive difference to the lives of rural dwellers by providing opportunities for training and employment.
During his visit, Mr Poots said: "Aspace2 offers terrific training and development opportunities for adults and young people with additional needs. So I'm delighted to see for myself how they are investing the almost £40,000 my department has provided to help them make a positive difference to the lives of local rural dwellers.
"The social enterprise sector delivers a significant positive impact on the Northern Ireland economy, so it is critical that we help them to grow whilst they support those who live in rural areas.
"People living in rural communities face particular challenges such as reduced connectivity, poorer health, lack of access to employment and inferior infrastructure. I am fully committed to helping these rural communities and the Rural Social Economy Investment Scheme is a clear demonstration of that."
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