Member Groups  Search by letter       A  B  C  D  G  I  L  M  N  P  R  S   Armoy Development Association AIMS: The objectives of the Association: • Encourage a co-ordinated approach by statutory and non-statutory bodies to the problem of redressing the economic and social disadvantage of the area • Enhance the employment prospects of the local community through the provision of training facilities and attraction of jobs for the area • In a period of structural change, encourage local farmers to adapt progressive techniques and to source alternative income by co-operating and obtaining information, advice and training from recognised farming organisations and statutory authorities • Provide, or assist in providing a range of social, cultural and educational activities which will encourage the wide participation of both communities • Improve the quality of life for the youth and the elderly in the community. Contact: Name: John Ward, Chairperson Address: 37 Drones Road, ARMOY, Co.Antrim. Tel: Email: armoy@nacn.org      (Back to Top) Ballycarry Community Association AIMS The aim of the Association is to encourage community pride, to preserve and enhance the local heritage, and assist in the development of tourism and economic development in Ballycarry district. Contact: Name: Dr David Hume, Chairperson Address: 32 Craigstown Meadow, Magheramorne, Larne, BT40 3JJ Tel: Email:     (Back to Top) Broughshane & District Community Association. AIMS To improve Community Relations through the improvement of the Social, Educational and Recreational Facilities within the village and the surrounding District, and to improve the quality of life by improving the environment. Contact: Name: Sandy Wilson, Chairperson Address: Houston’s Mill, 10 Buckna Road, Broughshane. BT42 4NJ Tel: 028256 862777 Email: broughshane@nacn.org     (Back to Top)   Bushmills & District Community Association AIMS •To continue to provide a vehicle for community issues • To continue to raise funds and to organise the annual Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner • To encourage job creation and small funding projects to fruition in the village • To promote the refurbishment of the derelict buildings in the village • To assist in providing necessary services for villagers and visitors. Contact: Name: Mr George Hartin, Chairperson Address: 142a Main Street, Bushmills, Co.Antrim. BT57 8QE Tel: Email:               (Back to Top) Bushmills Trust AIMS Contact: Name: A P Mc Conaghy, Chairperson Address: 230 Whitepark Road, BUSHMILLS, Co.Antrim, BT57 8SP Tel: Email:               (Back to Top) Ballintoy Womens Institute AIMS Contact: Name: Nancy Mc Kay Address: 38 Straid Road, Ballycastle, Co.Antrim Tel: Email:                 (Back to Top) Ballymoney Community Resource Centre AIMS AND OBJECTIVES •To promote community development and networking • Promotion and facilitation of relevant training and capacity building programmes to increase capacity and sustainability • To provide relevant, accessible information to community and voluntary groups to aid the advancement of their community and work • Provide a link to policy and decision making at local and regional level • Identify new and emerging community needs and deliver Ethnic Minorities Support programme for Ballymoney Borough • Continue to manage, develop and expand the Ballymoney Disability Programme into wider Causeway area • To assist and lobby for youth service provision Contact: Name: Lynn Moffett Address: Unit 1, Doltone Business Park, 25 Ballymena Road, Ballymoney, BT53 7EX Tel: 028 2766 5068 Email: info@ballymoneycrc.org.uk Website www.ballymoneycrc.org.uk           (Back to Top) Carnanmore Community Group AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Contact: Name: Mrs Pat Dennis, Chairperson Address: 32 Ballyvennagh Road, Ballycastle, BT54 6RL Tel: Email:                      (Back to Top) Carnlea Orange Hall Management Committee AIMS Contact: Name: James Mc Clean Address: Sunningdale Drive, Ballymena, Co.Antrim Tel: Email:                        (Back to Top) Clough Community Association AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Contact: Name: Harry Hume, Chairperson Address: 19 Ballybogey Road, Clough, Ballymena, Co.Antrim Tel: Email:                            (Back to Top)           Cullybackey Improvement Association AIMS Contact: Name: Bill Mathews, Chairperson Address: 120 Shellinghill Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena, Co.Antrim Tel: Email:                               (Back to Top) Carnlough Community Group AIMS To develop associations with statutory authorities, voluntary organisations, local businesses and inhabitants, • co-ordinate through a common effort the advancement of education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare • to work as a pressure group when required and in turn stimulate the expression of public opinion in the area on relevant topics. Contact Name: Jacqueline Mc Allister, Chairperson Address: Unit 1 Harbour House, Harbour Rd. Carnlough, BT44 0EU Tel: 028 28886188 Email: carnlough@nacn.org                    (Back to Top)   Cloney Rural Development Association AIMS Cloney Rural Development Association (CRDA) is a voluntary community organisation established in September 2000. It is a body of 12 members based in Aughercloney (Cloney) in the Ballymena Council ward of Grange. CRDA was formed to act as an agent for change in the area – to maintain existing small-scale activities and services e.g. Youth club, Young at Heart (over 50’s) but more importantly to develop and expand activities catering for a wider range of individuals and groups in particular the socially excluded and disadvantaged. One of our main objectives is to develop new community facilities and we are delighted to say we have achieved this! Contact: Name: Gerard Kelly, Chairperson Address: Acorn Centre, 42a Crosskeys Road, Ahoghill, BT42 2QU Tel: 028 2587 1100 mail: info@crda-online.com Website: www.crda-online.com          (Back to Top) Craft Connections AIMS : The Craft Connection is the project of a group of craft producers from the North Antrim area, who believe that the main barrier to successfully pursuing craft as a full-time business and self-employment opportunity is the lack of a marketing support service available to all small scale craft producers in Northern Ireland, rather than a lack of business skills amongst individual craft producers themselves. The Craft Connections aims to: •Provide a marketing backbone to support craft workers by means of an active marketing plan which incorporates annual craft fairs/exhibitions and permanent retail outlets. •Connect craft producers and hobbyists with the large retail markets and networks open to those wishing to pursue craft as a part-time or full-time business opportunity. •Bridge the gap between the small scale producer and wider market opportunities through provision of marketing & business skills and support and access to these. Contact: Name: Mrs Margaret Gault, Chairperson Address: 42 Cushendall Road, Ballycastle, Co.Antrim. BT54 6QR Tel: Email: craftconnection@nacn.org                  (Back to Top)   Cushendall Development Group AIMS •To research and identify needs within the community • To encourage more people to become involved in community development, particularly young people, the unemployed and women • To promote, encourage and advise on development initiatives • To support and promote the creation of additional employment • To encourage, social, recreational, cultural and educational activities • To act as a liaising body between key organisations. Contact: Name: Bernie Delargy, Chairperson Address: Old School House, 25 Mill Street, Cushendall, Co.Antrim, BT44 0RR Tel: 028 21771378 Email: Cushendall@nacn.org                      (Back to Top) Cushendun District Development Association AIMS To address the housing needs of the community, To encourage social, recreational and cultural activities ,To work for increased employment , To promote tourism, To address environmental issues, To liaise between organisations in the area, To conserve local traditions and heritage of the area Contact:Name: Maureen Mc Collam, Chairperson Address: Craighy View, Layde Road, CUSHENDUN, Co.Antrim Tel: 028 21761382 Email: cdda.antrimglens@btopenworld.com               (Back to Top) Dunloy Development Association AIMS Dunloy Development Association was formed in 1994 to bring the residents of the village together collectively to improve the quality of life in the village and surrounding area and address the economic, social education, cultural, community and environmental needs of the village. Contact: Name: Vincent Boyle, Chairperson Address: 116 Bridge Road, DUNLOY, Co.Antrim Tel: Email:                               (Back to Top) Dunseverick Community Association AIMS Contact: Name: Price Mc Conaghy Address: 230 Whitepark Road, Lisnagunagh, Bushmills, Co.Antrim Tel: Email:                               (Back to Top) Glens of Antrim Historical Society AIMS: The Glens of Antrim Historical Society has been in existence for 46 years. Its objective is to conserve and preserve the cultural heritage of the Glens amongst the general public and to encourage young people to engage with and appreciate that heritage. Over the years the Society has published a significant collection of books exploring the local area, its culture and traditions. It has worked with local people and schoolchildren to expand and enhance their knowledge of the past. Our most recent project has been ‘The Clachan Project’, a study of the small settlements or cluster housing of the Glens, associated with the farming practices of the 18th and 19th centuries known as the Rundale System. This extensive project involved the local community and the Irish Diaspora. An important element was the contribution made by local schools. The information has been collated onto our very extensive website. Contact Name: Bernie Delargy, Administrator Address: Old School House, Mill St, Cushendall, County Antrim, BT44 0RR Tel: 028217 71180 Email: antrimhistory@utvinternet.com Website: www.antrimhistory.net           (Back to Top)                 Glenarm Village Committee AIMS: to: • restore the harbour and encourage appropriate related investment in the immediate area surrounding the centre of the village • identify possible new visitor attractions which could be provided in the complex currently occupied by the Mill on the Coast Rd • seek disadvantage status for the village based on the 1991 census so that the village might qualify for a crisp project • encourage and promote local employment to redress emigration exert pressure where possible to have derelict buildings made habitable again. Contact: Name: Stephen Montgomery, Chairperson Address: 26 Dickeystown Road, Glenarm, BT44 OBA Tel: Email:                       (Back to Top) Glenravel Environmental Improvement Association AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : Glenravel Environmental Improvement Association was formed in March 1993 and has a committee representing the three villages within Glenravel - Cargan, Martinstown and Newtowncrommelin. The association was formed with the following objective: "to promote through self help and common effort the improvement of the physical environment of the area of Glenravel incorporating the villages of Cargan, Martinstown and Newtowncrommelin." The Association early aims included improving the attractiveness of the countryside by planting trees and flowers, introducing hanging baskets, discovering old pathways, instituting nature trails and generally encouraging people to be aware of their surroundings. Contact: Name: Mr Seamus Scullion, Chairperson Address: 33 Gortnageeragh Road, Cargan, Ballymena. BT43 7LL Tel: Email: Glenravel@nacn.org          (Back to Top) Glen Rural Community Group AIMS Contact: Name: Kathleen Mc Clafferty, Chairperson Address: 10 Turnarobert Road, ARMOY, Co.Antrim, BT53 8RN Tel: Email:                     (Back to Top) Glynn Community Development Association AIMS Contact: Name: Hugh Burns, Chairperson Address: 59 Glenvale Park, Glynn, Larne, BT40 3EY Tel: Email:            (Back to Top)       Grange Cross Community Association AIMS Contact: Name: Ivan Johnston, Chairperson Address: 33 Taylorstown Hill, Toomebridge, BT41 3RL Tel: Email:         (Back to Top)   Islandmagee Community Development Association AIMS • To support local groups and residents in community matters •To create an open forum for local people to express their views and opinions • To create a means of communication throughout the community • To sustain, enhance and preserve the natural environment • To encourage and attract sustainable employment to the area • To promote cultural activities • To encourage and monitor tourism in a fashion which is not detrimental to the environment • To adopt an impartial approach and take into account all political and religious views • To provide opportunity and a safe environment for young people • To promote a caring approach towards the elderly, disabled and isolated individuals • To act as a co-ordination body Contact: Name: Robin Mc Ilwain, Chairperson Address: 26 Millbay Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3RG Tel: Email:                  (Back to Top)   Liscolman Community Group AIMS Contact: Name: Brenda Cook, Address: 1 Orby Drive, Liscolman, Bushmills, Co.Antrim Tel: Email:             (Back to Top) Loughgiel Community Association AIMS Loughgiel Community Association was formed in 1988, initially to sponsor an Action for Community Employment scheme. The constitution of the organisation was designed to allow the Association to undertake other projects that would assist in the social and economic development of Loughgiel and its environs. Encouraging self-sufficiency and tackling social exclusion in a rural area are the mainstay of the Associations mission. Contact: Name: Mr Gerard Mc Closkey, Chairperson Address: Millennium Centre, Lough Road, Loughgiel, BT44 9JN Tel: 028 276 41389 Email: loughgiel@btconnect.com              (Back to Top)   Millbrook Community Development Association AIMS Contact: Name: Gregg Mc Keen, Chairperson Address: 2 Allenbrook, Millbrook, Larne Tel: Email: Moorfields Community Association AIMS Contact: Name: Kerry O’Hara Address: c/o 23 Mc Neill Park, Moorfields, Ballymena, Co.Antrim Tel: Email:                (Back to Top) Mosside Development Group AIMS TO:  Create a pleasant environment for residents through provision of amenities e.g. community garden and play park for children  Provide social opportunities for residents through talks, entertainment, trips etc to suit the needs of the community  Deliver projects aimed at environmental regeneration of the village  Make application to relevant funding bodies to allow for the delivery of projects  Engage with local residents to establish need for services to ensure that the Group are focused in the relevant needs  Liaise with all relevant statutory and voluntary agencies to secure services identified  To develop improved co=operation and communication within the community. Contact: Name: Mrs Colleen Connolly, Chairperson Address: 209 Moyarget Road, Armoy, Ballymoney, BT53 8TZ Tel: 028 207 41924 Email: mdg@mosside.org Website: www.mosside.org               (Back to Top) North Antrim Community Transport AIMS : North Antrim Community Transport is one of a number of community transport operators throughout Northern Ireland who provide accessible door-to-door and group travel services to community groups, older people and people with disabilities on a non-profit making basis. Community transport services are focused on individual needs - people with disabilities can travel on the minibuses as easily as anyone else; older people can make use of social cars for an important appointment. All drivers, including volunteers, receive training to the national MiDAS standard, which helps them to develop improved driving and passenger assistant skills. Contact: Name: Frank Neilus, Secretary Address: Unit 13 Moyle Enterprise Centre, 61 Leyland Road, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim. BT54 6EZ Tel: 028 2076 8960 Email: nactni@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.communitytransport-ni.com/operators/nactc/    (Back to Top) North Antrim Dalriada Group AIMS As the name suggests, the North Antrim Dalriada Group concerns itself with the history, culture and influence of the ancient kingdom from which it takes its name. The North Antrim Dalriada Group is an apolitical body, founded in June 1999, which has come together to both study and celebrate the inheritance, which the Kingdom has left, from historical, cultural and educational perspectives. It seeks to rediscover and reassert the importance of Dalriada in the 21st century and to provide a cross-cultural framework to enable both Irish and Scots to cement their shared heritage. This is a Group which delights in all aspects of culture, tradition and lore pertaining to the ancient Kingdom. It further explores links between Ireland and Scotland in later periods - for example, monastic, Viking, MacDonnell eras - and to this end has forged links with Argyll, Arran and Donegal to develop these links even further today. Contact: Name: Bob Curran, Chairperson Address: Laurel Hill Park, Coleraine, N.Ireland Tel: 028 70353767 Email:   (Back to Top) North Coast Lobster Fishermen AIMS Contact: Name: Robert Cardwell, Chairperson Address: 108 Coleraine Road, Portrush, Co.Antrim Tel: Email:     (Back to Top) Portglenone Enterprise Group AIMS Portglenone Enterprise Group was established in 1995 and became a company limited by guarantee in 1997. The company’s objectives include: • to identify and advance existing potential for employment, enterprise, transport and amenities, arts and crafts, and recreation facilities and cultural activity in the district • To seek the views of and encourage support from the community in relation to the above • To develop a strategy which will guide and monitor progress. Contact: Name: Norman Worthington, Chairperson Address: 61 Main Street, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8AB Tel: 028 25820150 Email: mailto:pegmarkethouse@btconnect.com       (Back to Top) Rasharkin Community Association AIMS Contact Name: Chairperson Address: Unit 3, Main St, Rasharkin, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT44 8PU Tel: 028 295 71132 (Tuesdays & Friday mornings only) Email: rasharkin@nacn.org       (Back to Top)   Rathlin Island Development & Community Association AIMS The Rathlin Development and Community Association is concerned with; • Improving the quality of life for those living on the island • Ensuring that basis services are provided • Encouraging appropriate economic development • Creation of    additional jobs on the island. Contact: Name: Richard Green, Chairperson Address: Brockley, Rathliln Island, Co.Antrim. BT54 6RT Tel: Email: rathlin@nacn.org         (Back to Top) Stranocum & District Community Association AIMS Contact: Name: Elizabeth Mc Ilhatton, Chairperson Address: 88a Gracehill Road, Stranocum, Ballymoney, BT53 8JJ Tel: Email:          (Back to Top)