Sparking the Imagination ‘A Primary School Project’ Interim Report to Funders Dear Father Myles: On behalf of the members of Sparking the Imagination ‘A Primary School Project, I am pleased to submit this report on project activities in 4 participating schools in the North Belfast area, supported by a grant from the Flax Trust and [...] Read more – ‘Sparking the Imagination – A Primary School Project – December 2010 Report’.
ETG Update February 2011 The Education Task Group held a Conference meeting at the Lansdowne Hotel on 20th January 2011. Attendees included: Michael Clark, Consultant, Bishop Donal McKeown, Diocese of Down & Conner, Gavin Boyd, Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), Fr Myles Kavanagh, Chairman Flax Trust and John Patterson Chief Executive, Flax Trust, [...] Read more – ‘Education Task Group’.
1 Statement of Change of Direction. In 2005 the economic situation on Northern Ireland had very much improved. People could move out of their own areas to seek employment without fear of assassination. The economic work of the Flax Trust at a local level had been completed when there were more jobs than there were [...] Read more – ‘The Educational Centre’.
In North Belfast, the intersection of the Woodvale Road and the Crumlin Road at Ardoyne is known as ‘the Ardoyne shops’. Every year for the last 30 years this intersection has been the focal point for major rioting at the time of the ‘twelfth’ marches. Each year coming up to the ‘twelfth’ there are major [...] Read more – ‘The George Mitchell Centre’.
Sustainable Investment in Ireland (1995 – 2009) Chairman’s Foreword It’s all too easy to forget that behind every enterprising community there is a story about the visionaries who are determined to revitalize their community. The following reflects on that determination and the achievements of Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT). It celebrates the work of the [...] Read more – ‘Ulster Community Investment Trust LTD’.
The Sparking the Imagination Project based in the School of Education at the University of Ulster has secured external funding from the Flax Trust to undertake a project on the development of self-esteem with pupils at Foundation Stage (age range 4-6 years) in Belfast. The project entitled, Sparking the Imagination was launched in 2007 and due to [...] Read more – ‘A Primary School Project: Sparking the Imagination’.
Belfast Local Television (BLTV) is a local cable network broadcaster developed by the Flax Trust. The station serves a population of approximately 15,000 people in North Belfast and has a core staff of 8 augmented by community volunteers. It has a multi-purpose television studio, production and post-production facilities. Read more – ‘Belfast Local Television (BLTV)’.
The Ardoyne Community Healthcare Centre was established in 1990 as a community response to the lack of access to Health Services within Ardoyne. With the support of Flax Trust and the local community the Centre is the home of various Health provisions such as a G.P. surgerywith over 3,000 patients. There are two GPs, a [...] Read more – ‘Ardoyne/Shankill Healthy Living Centre’.
Ardoyne Association, has been in existence for 30 years. Trained staff operate a busy Welfare Rights and Housing Advice Centre. People are helped in matters ranging from grant/allowance claims and housing matters to pension and passport issues. The Association staff write letters on behalf of their clients and carry out home visits when requested to [...] Read more – ‘Ardoyne Association’.
Flax Foyer has been operating for 10 years and has worked with hundreds of young people. While many have successfully embraced the opportunities, academic and otherwise, available, others have not been ready for the help offered. Not all success is measured in academic achievement – just helping a young person rebuild a bridge back into [...] Read more – ‘The Flax Foyer’.
Brief History: The need for the Flax Centre in this deprived area of North Belfast was identified through the organization of a house to house survey carried out by the Ardoyne Association. Fundamental to the project was the inclusion of a health centre. A development fund was set up at the beginning of 1986 to [...] Read more – ‘The Flax Centre’.
The Flax Housing Association was founded in 1987 by members of the Flax Trust, a charitable body operating in the Ardoyne area of North Belfast. The purpose of forming the Housing Association was to provide affordable, quality housing for persons in necessitous circumstances in the Association’s catchments area. Since formation the Association has expanded its [...] Read more – ‘The Flax Housing Association Ltd’.
The Ardoyne Community Health Care Centre houses the Day Centre for the elderly, a GP Surgery and the Healthy Living Project. It is a community led centre meeting the needs of the people. The Day Centre offers the opportunity for the eldery to be socially included in the community, with a range of activiities such [...] Read more – ‘Ardoyne Health Care Centre’.
Bannside Development Centre in Portadown houses several cross-community organizations and projects which exist to cater for the identified social, economic and welfare needs of the local community and surrounding areas. Read more – ‘Bannside Project’.
The Belfast Beacon has now established itself as the preferred technology/networks solutions provider to the target area within North Belfast. Read more – ‘Belfast Beacon’.
The largest community regeneration project in Ireland, the Brookfield Business Centre offers 232,000 sq ft of workspace and has incubated over 330 new businesses. Read more – ‘Brookfield Business Centre’.
Horizon magazine was established in 1980 as a news sheet and has developed over the years into a 32 page glossy and colour magazine. It’s a monthly magazine and covers North Belfast. It is also distributed by subscription to other countries such as USA, Australia, the UK & Republic of Ireland. The main aim of [...] Read more – ‘Horizon Magazine’.
