Longford voluntary and community groups benefit from €185,000 funding pot

The Social & Cultural Committee of North Midlands Credit Union recently held its annual awards event, honouring and supporting a diverse range of local voluntary organisations.

The event, on Monday, June 8, in the Longford Arms Hotel, brought together representatives from numerous groups that benefited from this year’s funding.

This year €185,000 was distributed through the Credit Union’s Social & Cultural Fund, an initiative established to acknowledge and provide financial assistance to organisations that make a positive contribution to community life.

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Now in its 28th year, the fund has distributed more than €2.6 million since it was established.

This year saw over 360 applications, underlining the increasing demand for support and the significant impact of the initiative.

Once again, the Credit Union was proud to assist a broad spectrum of organisations across various sectors, including social and cultural projects, youth services, active ageing, community development and sports initiatives.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Brian Gillen, Chairperson of the Social & Cultural Committee, commended the dedication of volunteers.

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He emphasised the importance of recognising their invaluable work, noting that as a volunteer-led organisation itself, the Credit Union is delighted to support others who are equally committed to strengthening their communities.