A few highlights … Gary Lightbody launches The Lightbody Foundation Following a lean review, our new systems and processes have been invaluable, ensuring more efficient and accessible funding to all communities in Northern Ireland. We have been taking a collaborative approach to grant making, alongside government bodies, other funders and stakeholders to ensure funding is reaching the right people at the right time. SOS Bus, Everyday Harmony, Youth Action NI, Youthlife, Drake Music and Alzheimer’s Society, where the first charities to benefit from the Lightbody Foundation. Gary Lightbody explained “We will be making donations to five or six charities twice a year. Because of both a looming Brexit and having no government in Northern Ireland for two years, charities (especially smaller ones) have been marginalised and underfunded. We want to try and help some of those NI charities that struggle in these tough times. “We have partnered with the Community Foundation, who have been a massive help in connecting us with charities across the country. Thank you to them for their help and support.” “Without support from the Community Foundation we wouldn’t have been able to develop our app or work with the wonderful Kippie CIC. Thank you Techies in Residence for helping parents get support at their fingertips!” Parenting NI
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