Menu
07/07/2004
Big Lottery Fund boosts NI childcare facilities
Pre-school facilities in Northern Ireland received a boost today with the announcement of six grants totalling £307,247 from the Big Lottery Fund.
The grants have been awarded under the Big Lottery Fund’s Building Quality Childcare programme which will invest £6 million into supporting the capital costs of projects across Northern Ireland which mainly meet the needs of pre-school children.
Projects in Belfast, Ardboe, Poyntzpass, Bessbrook and Newry have received grants in this latest round of awards which were developed in conjunction with Childcare Partnerships to enable children to access good quality childcare provision.
Announcing the grants Walter Rader, the Big Lottery Fund’s Northern Ireland Director, said: “These grants are paving the way for the creation of new childcare places by investing in much needed buildings and play facilities. The Building Quality Childcare programme is enabling communities to make a real difference to the lives of parents and children across Northern Ireland.”
Today's announcement comes as the Big Lottery Fund asks the Northern Ireland public to help determine its priorities, how it will make grants, what types of programmes it will support and how it can work to deliver even more effective and efficient Lottery funding.
Details of the public consultation are available on the Big Lottery Fund’s website at www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/consultation
(MB)
The grants have been awarded under the Big Lottery Fund’s Building Quality Childcare programme which will invest £6 million into supporting the capital costs of projects across Northern Ireland which mainly meet the needs of pre-school children.
Projects in Belfast, Ardboe, Poyntzpass, Bessbrook and Newry have received grants in this latest round of awards which were developed in conjunction with Childcare Partnerships to enable children to access good quality childcare provision.
Announcing the grants Walter Rader, the Big Lottery Fund’s Northern Ireland Director, said: “These grants are paving the way for the creation of new childcare places by investing in much needed buildings and play facilities. The Building Quality Childcare programme is enabling communities to make a real difference to the lives of parents and children across Northern Ireland.”
Today's announcement comes as the Big Lottery Fund asks the Northern Ireland public to help determine its priorities, how it will make grants, what types of programmes it will support and how it can work to deliver even more effective and efficient Lottery funding.
Details of the public consultation are available on the Big Lottery Fund’s website at www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/consultation
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 November 2011
NI Lottery Fund Winners Celebrated
A scheme offering support for deaf people across the North West has been announced as a winner at the National Lottery Awards 2011.
NI Lottery Fund Winners Celebrated
A scheme offering support for deaf people across the North West has been announced as a winner at the National Lottery Awards 2011.
16 February 2011
Big Lottery Backs 'Community Winners'
The Big Lottery Awards for All small grants programme is awarding funds totalling £554,391 to 69 groups across Northern Ireland. The programme offers community, voluntary and statutory groups the chance to apply for small grants of between £500 and £10,000 that will have a big impact on local communities and the lives of people most in need.
Big Lottery Backs 'Community Winners'
The Big Lottery Awards for All small grants programme is awarding funds totalling £554,391 to 69 groups across Northern Ireland. The programme offers community, voluntary and statutory groups the chance to apply for small grants of between £500 and £10,000 that will have a big impact on local communities and the lives of people most in need.
07 May 2013
£15m To Improve NI 'Spaces And Places'
The Big Lottery Fund is to spend £15m on improving local spaces and places in Northern Ireland. The Space and Place programme, launched today, will aim to unite communities in Northern Ireland through improving the community environment, according to the Fund. The Fund is the largest distributor of National Lottery funding.
£15m To Improve NI 'Spaces And Places'
The Big Lottery Fund is to spend £15m on improving local spaces and places in Northern Ireland. The Space and Place programme, launched today, will aim to unite communities in Northern Ireland through improving the community environment, according to the Fund. The Fund is the largest distributor of National Lottery funding.
25 August 2005
Lottery boost for NI community and voluntary groups
A vital scheme to combat anti-social behaviour in a Bangor housing estate and a project to help care for people living with cancer have bee awarded grants from the Big Lottery Fund today. Ten projects across Northern Ireland will share in a £806,306 grants roll-out from the Fund’s Voluntary and Community Sector programme.
Lottery boost for NI community and voluntary groups
A vital scheme to combat anti-social behaviour in a Bangor housing estate and a project to help care for people living with cancer have bee awarded grants from the Big Lottery Fund today. Ten projects across Northern Ireland will share in a £806,306 grants roll-out from the Fund’s Voluntary and Community Sector programme.
10 May 2005
Lottery windfall to boost PE and sport in NI
PE and sport facilities across Northern Ireland are to be transformed thanks to a lottery windfall totalling more than £5.3 million.
Lottery windfall to boost PE and sport in NI
PE and sport facilities across Northern Ireland are to be transformed thanks to a lottery windfall totalling more than £5.3 million.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
