This summer, BCMNI brings you an appeal which both celebrates and supports the great work that we do.

Strive for Five was inspired by a recent study by partners at Wort West, who found that across our Floating Support Services, our impacts and outcomes on people's lives were almost five times greater than the resources put in.

Our reach stretches across the province, from seniors lunch clubs in central Belfast, to housing and young people’s support services reaching across central and southern counties of NI. Our beneficiaries are as diverse as our staff and volunteers are determined, creative and caring. That’s what makes every pound raised go nearly five times further!

This summer, funds will be in support of Parent Support groups in Dungannon and Ards- supporting programme costs in working with parents at risk of social and financial exclusion.

Five ways for you to get involved;

1) Share what we are doing and get it out there as far as possible!

2) Join our community - DM us to join our mailing list and stay in touch with what we are up to

3) Donate on Justgiving (via the link), or as a regular giver (message us for info)

4) Host your own fundraising event - whether you are 5 or 95, a one timer or a life timer, we value community involvement as something central to our values. Get in touch to discuss!

5) Volunteer in other areas of the Charity- get in touch for current needs/ opportunities

Keep a look out over coming months for small fundraising events and activity resources. We especially encourage young people of school age who want to do something rewarding over the summer holidays- ping us a message for ideas and resources to help you get started.