The Social & Cultural Committee of North Midlands Credit Union recently held its annual event in the Longford Arms Hotel to present awards to some of the local voluntary organisations that it is supporting this year. The Social and Cultural Fund is a special fund approved by the Board of Directors to give recognition and financial support to voluntary organisations that make a valuable contribution to the quality of life within the local community. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO This funding initiative is now in its 26th year and to date has provided over €2.1 million to local voluntary organisations. The Credit Union once again this year supported a wide range of organisations in the local area working in a variety of sectors and projects such as social, cultural, community development, the disability and age active sector, youth activities and sporting organisations. This year the fund increased to €160,000 and we had over 300 various organisations apply for the funding. Speaking at the presentation night in the Longford Arms Hotel on Monday, June 19, Brian Gillen, Chairperson of the Social and Cultural Committee of North Midlands Credit Union paid tribute to the many volunteers and their respective organisations for their commitment and ongoing valuable work in the community. He said it was fitting that the Credit Union as a volunteer led organisation should recognise and financially support the work of other voluntary organisations where possible. Charlie O’Rourke Director of North Midlands Credit Union spoke about the Social and Cultural fund and the satisfaction felt by the Credit Union of continuing to be in a financial position to support local voluntary organisation.
PICTURES | North Midlands Credit Union initiative has provided over €2.1 million to Longford organisations
Caption: St Mel's Musical Society: Charlie O'Rourke (North Midlands CU) and a presentation to Andrew Reynolds
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Caption: Edna Blake and Brian Gillen (Chairperson of the Social and Cultural Committee of North Midlands Credit Union) making a presentation to Elaine Keogh and Lily McGuinness (Meals on Wheels, County Longford Social Services) from the North Midlands Credit Union Social and Cultural Fund in the Longford Arms Hotel on Monday, June 19. Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: MS Ireland Longford; Edna Blake and Brian Gillen with Donal Casey and Anne O'Brien
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Caption: Ballyleague Christmas Lights; Nicola Burke and Melissa Rabbitt of North Midlands CU with Noel Moran and Gerry Trimble
