T:BUC Annual Report 2018/19

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Foreword I am delighted to be able to provide this report This report cannot capture all of the activities reflecting the very positive progress being made that have been delivered, given the scale of in the implementation of the Together: Building a delivery. However, we are keen to see your videos United Community (T:BUC) Strategy. The report and positive stories from your projects and provides an update on the successful delivery of programmes and we will continue to share these the headline actions as well as a range of other to reflect the positive change that is taking place. good relations programmes being supported I want to thank everyone who has participated across our society. in all of the T:BUC projects and programmes and who have supported the delivery of the strategy- At its core, the success of the strategy is this success could not have been achieved dependent on the working relationships without you. This report marks year five of the between Government departments, statutory T:BUC strategy’s implementation and while there bodies, voluntary and community groups has been significant progress, there is much more and the community in which the projects and to be done. To that end it is incumbent on all of programmes are being delivered. us to continue to work constructively together to help build the united, shared and reconciled Government departments and their statutory community that we want to live in. partners provided considerable funding and support to aid delivery during 2018/19. In Dr Mark Browne addition, the contribution, commitment and Strategic Policy, Equality & Good Relations participation of the voluntary and community Directorate groups, and the local community, has been The Executive Office critical to the successful delivery of the strategy. I have seen first-hand how their efforts and T:BUC Annual Update Report commitment have made real and positive change Page 1 happen. This report attempts to reflect this and how their work has helped to bring about the positive change in community relations articulated through the T:BUC Strategy at both a local and societal level.

Together: Building a United Community Strategy: Overview The vision Headline actions The T:BUC Strategy provides a vision based The T:BUC Strategy sets out seven strategic on equality of opportunity, the desirability headline actions and a range of other actions of good relations and reconciliation. It also and commitments that provide innovative provides the framework for government action approaches to bringing about the conditions that in tackling sectarianism, racism and other forms will contribute to a united, shared and reconciled of intolerance while seeking to address division, community. The seven headline actions are: hate and separation. 100Pilot Shared Summer Key priorities Schools By 2015. The T:BUC Strategy outlines how we in 4Develop Urban Villages. Government, in the community, and as individuals, work together to build a united 10Establish Shared Education community and facilitate change in the key Campuses. priorities of: • Our children and young people; • Our shared community; • Our safe community; and • Our cultural expression. 10,000Get Young People, Not In Education, Employment Or Training, A Place On The New United Youth Volunteering Programme. 10Establish New Shared Housing Schemes. Further information on the T:BUC Develop A Significant Programme Of Cross Strategy can be found at: Community Sporting Events. https://www.executiveoffice-ni. Remove Interface Barriers By 2023. gov.uk/topics/good-relations-and- social-change/together-building- united-community-tbuc T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 2

T:BUC Strategy: Key Facts The T:BUC Strategy and its range of actions and commitments comprehensively demonstrate the Northern Ireland Executive’s commitment to realising change across the key priorities. Much has been achieved since the strategy launched. Key deliverables have included: 442 9/10 T:BUC Camps delivered Shared Neighbourhoods with approximately 16,000 have been completed, young people taking part. providing 428 new homes. 35A total of The Uniting Communities through Sport and Creativity capital projects have been Programme has engaged delivered across the five Urban Village areas. 2,200approximately 5Development of young people in good relations through sports, Shared Education Campuses physical and creative continues. The Department activity, with a strong youth of Education is currently leadership aspect. considering options on how Over recent years the to progress the schemes number of Department of identified from the third Justice owned interface call. barriers has reduced by 13 At the end of March Shared Future funding, secured as part 2019, over of the 2015 Fresh Start agreement, is used to help deliver the actions arising 2,700 from the Strategy. These funds help to supplement monies already earmarked young people had for good relations programmes and participated on the projects from within departmental Peace4Youth programme. budgets. https://www.gov.uk/government/ news/a-fresh-start-for-northern- ireland T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 3

T:BUC Camps Programme Programme summary The T:BUC Camps Programme provides opportunities for young people aged 11 to 19 across Northern Ireland to come together to build positive relationships across divided parts of our community. The camps challenge historic positions, encourage debate and discussion and provide a way for young people to get to know each other, try new experiences, have fun and help to build longer term relationships. Camps are delivered on a cross- community basis. 2018/19 delivery Camps in the Community 2018/19 was the fourth year of the programme As well as the Camps themselves we have and saw 123 camps successfully delivered across progressed the Camps in the Community element Northern Ireland to 4,175 young people aged and brought social action to the fore, improving 11-19 years old. Since the commencement of the visibility of the young people in local the Camps Programme, 442 camps have been communities, giving back to those communities delivered involving over 16,000 young people. through social action projects. The Education Authority (EA) act In 2018/19 two Camps in the Community events as Programme Administrator for the were successfully delivered in Lisnaskea and T:BUC Camps Programme on behalf Newcastle. Their purpose was to bring young of TEO, and more background on people from different projects together to the Programme can be found at the participate further in good relations work, look at following website: issues affecting young people and design social https://www.eani.org.uk/tbuc action projects to be delivered in their own local communities. Contact: Videos of these events can be Support and advice on making an application found at: to deliver a T:BUC Camp is available from EA’s https://www.executiveoffice-ni. Youth Service. They can be contacted by email: gov.uk/articles/tbuc-camps- [email protected] programme If you have any questions for the TEO Camps team please contact: And on our social media feeds: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ tbuccamps/ T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 4 https://twitter.com/TBUCCamps Twelve social action projects were completed in areas such as Belfast, Newcastle and Newtownhamilton. These included projects such as a beach clean-up, a fund raising event for a local cause and a Christmas event at an elderly care home. Check out the video at: https://vimeo.com/bnl/ review/326576469/c643878b8a

Type of funding: Headline Action T:BUC Camps Name: T:BUC Camps Programme Department: The Executive Office Programme: Key Facts 123 76% of participants had 81% a positive attitudinal T:BUC Camps 79% change towards fully delivered. people from a different religious/community 4,175 background. of participants stated young people completed they have a better the programme. understanding of other cultural traditions & Participant backgrounds. Backgrounds of participants stated 50% - Catholic they feel more able to 44% - Protestant talk openly with others about their sense of 6% - Other identity, culture & aspirations. 83% of participants have an 94% of participants enjoyed 91% increased willingness to the programme. 82% be more involved in peace building activities with 82% of participants have made young people from other new friends with young backgrounds. people from a different of participants feel a religious background at personal benefit from camp. the camp experience, for example confidence/skills/ participation. of young people plan to stay in contact with friends they made at camp after the project ends. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 5

Urban Villages Initiative Programme summary Community-led projects The Urban Villages Initiative is designed to These included projects such as: support communities and to work collaboratively across government departments, councils, and • Communities Together For Change other interested parties to achieve positive • After Schools Support Project outcomes for each Urban Village area through a • Walkway Young Mums series of capital investment and community-led • Colin Safer Streets Initiative projects. • Streets Alive - Events programme The 3 inter-connected aims for each Cross-Cutting projects Urban Village area are: • Foster positive community identities Projects connect and span across the 5 Urban • Build community capacity Village areas, and involve partnerships between • Improve the physical environment public sector and other stakeholders. These include school based approaches, employability During 2018/19 the Urban Villages Initiative has programmes, capacity building, and tourism and funded and supported community organisations, heritage initiatives. delivery partners and other stakeholders as they have developed community led projects, cross Schools of sanctuary cutting programmes, and identified potential capital projects across the five Urban Village By the end of 2018/19, 14 schools had achieved areas. Schools of Sanctuary accreditation and a further 15 will be accredited in 2019/20. There has been investment of more than £15m to date in Schools of Sanctuary Profiles: projects across all five Urban https://www.youtube.com/ Village areas watch?v=YdAtRumPFCg Capital projects A short film of the Colin Connect Project Timeline can be viewed 35 capital projects have been completed to date. below: youtu.be/UJLYFhLcuWo An important milestone was achieved with the completion of the Colin Connect Transport Hub If you want to know more about and Colin Town Square. these projects, check out the website: This transformational project has positively https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov. impacted the community through the quality of uk/articles/urban-villages-initiative the new infrastructure. Contact: If you have any questions please contact: [email protected] T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 6

Urban Villages Type of funding: Headline Action Initiative: Name: Urban Villages Initiative Key Facts Department: The Executive Office £15m The total allocation for investment in projects to date. £1.34mcommunity-led projects is Capital projects were during 2018/19. 21 progressed in 2018/19 with £4.2ma spend of 14 School of Sanctuary Awards achieved through a partnership with the Education Authority (EA) and the City of Sanctuary Group by the end of 2018/19. 11 Post-primary schools delivered creative projects enhancing pupils’ learning and self-esteem through partnership with the Arts Council and EA. 1,000In 2018/19, people in total have been supported through training, mentoring and work-based qualifications. 48 community-led revenue projects were supported in 2018/19. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 7

Shared Education Campuses Programme The Shared Education Campuses (SEC) Primary projects Programme provides capital assistance to applicant schools to facilitate shared education. Moy SEC (Moy Regional Primary School and St John’s Primary School) received business case There have been three calls to the SEC approval in March 2019. Programme, with five projects having been approved to proceed to planning. The projects include a mixture of designs, but all include shared education facilities as the core element of delivery. Post primary projects Limavady SEC (St Mary’s, Limavady and Duneane and Moneynick SEC (Duneane Primary Limavady High School) - anticipated construction School, Toomebridge and Moneynick Primary start date of early 2020. School, Randalstown) feasibility study is currently under review. Ballycastle SEC (Ballycastle High School and Brookeborough SEC (St Mary’s Primary School Cross & Passion College) Ballycastle, is currently and Brookeborough Primary School) feasibility at design stage. study is currently under review. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 8

Type of funding: Headline Action Shared Education Name: Shared Education Campuses Programme Department: Department of Education Campuses: Key Facts 3 Shared Education calls for applications to the Facilities programme have been made to date. where new facilities are built to allow for shared 5 educational use by all Campuses have been schools within the selected to proceed. model The programme is aimed at Enhanced providing capital assistance to Education Facilities schools to facilitate sharing of facilities and infrastructure. where current facilities are improved to allow for shared educational use by all schools within the model Shared Education Campuses where schools are co-located and share infrastructure while maintaining their individual ethos and identity If you would like further information Contact: on any of these projects, check out the website: If you have any questions please contact: https://www.education- [email protected] ni.gov.uk/articles/shared- education-campuses-programme T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 9

Peace4Youth Programme Programme summary Peace4Youth is built on 12 essential design features and the programme Peace4Youth is aligned with the vision and has a strong focus on engaging, non- objectives of United Youth as set out in the T:BUC formal learning approaches delivered Strategy. The programme focuses on supporting via a professionally-founded youth work participants to develop capabilities in the approach. areas of personal development, good relations and citizenship, ultimately enhancing their employability and improving their life chances. The programme targets young people aged between 14-24 years old, who are disadvantaged, excluded or marginalized, have deep social and emotional needs, and are at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behavior, violence or paramilitary activity. Many of these young people will not be in education, training or employment. At the end of April 2019, over 2,700 young people had participated on the programme. Evaluation ha“Iamavmesabdmeeufoncrhtihtmetoobreeensctdoontfhfimedsyeenlpitfaews!”itthfemwymseolfntIhs Queen’s University was appointed as impact “cIofmeeml eumnitpyotwhearteidnteovecrretahtoeucghhatnIgweoiunldmy evaluator for the programme, and their first have the confidence to do.” report (on Phase 1 of the programme) was received in October 2018. Contact: The report was highly positive with the majority If you have any questions please contact: of indicators under the main outcome areas [email protected] (good relations, personal development and citizenship) showing clear progression for young people. Almost 80% of the young people surveyed indicated they were going to progress to education, training, employment or voluntary/ community engagement, and almost 90% had gained a qualification in at least one area. A further two reports are due in 2020 and 2022. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 10

Type of funding: Headline Action Peace4Youth Name: United Youth Programme Department: Department for the Economy Programme: Key Facts 90% of participants surveyed had acheived a qualification in areas such as personal development, citizenship, good relations and essential skills. 2,700 Good Relations participants. Peace4Youth Aimed at young people aged Outcome Areas 14 - 24 Citizenship Personal Development years old. € €40m Programme Budget. 4 year programme completing 2021/22. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 11

Shared Housing Programme Programme summary St Patrick’s Barracks, Ballymena The aim of the Shared Housing Programme is to The Department for Communities continues to create communities of ‘good neighbours’ and lead on the work to advance the St Patrick’s ensure that there is greater choice open to those Barracks site in Ballymena as a mixed tenure, who wish to live in a mixed area. shared housing scheme. Each Scheme is supported by an Advisory Group • Radius Housing Association has made up of local Community and Voluntary been appointed as the housing Groups, local political reps and Good Relations provider. Officers from the Housing Executive and local Councils. The Groups also include representatives • The Department for Infrastructure from Policing and Community Safety Partnerships has agreed to take forward the and other relevant statutory bodies. design, procurement and delivery of the site infrastructure. The Advisory Groups are key to informing the development of the shared schemes’ five year Further information: if you want to Good Relations Plans which include ‘bonding’ know more about these projects, programmes to support the new incoming or the Shared Housing Programme, residents, and ‘bridging’ programmes to promote check out the following websites: mixing between the new residents and residents https://www.communities-ni. from surrounding communities, many of which gov.uk/articles/shared-housing- are single identity communities. programme https://www.communities-ni. Social Change Programme gov.uk/articles/shared-housing- programme The Social Change Programme is a collaboration between the Radius and Apex Housing Associations and their tenants from the Global Crescent and Ballynafoy Close shared neighbourhoods. The eight-week programme (facilitated by Amplify NI) commenced in January 2019, and it provided tenants with the opportunity to identify key issues that matter to them. The tenants will now be supported to turn their ideas into actions through facilitated workshops and good practice visits. The programme included community mapping, a ‘co-creation’ workshop and the development of an impact plan. The programme outcomes will support tenants in taking ownership of their neighbourhood and developing their confidence. Contact: If you have any questions please contact: https://www.communities- ni.gov.uk/forms/feedback T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 12

Type of funding: Headline Action Shared Housing Name: Shared Housing Programme Department: Department for Communities Programme: Key Facts 9/10 schemes have completed, providing 428 new homes in total. The final scheme is in Embankment, 55Belfast. Once complete, it will provide a further new homes. £33.5m has been invested in this headline action. 67 86 58 36 32 homes homes homes Ballynafoy Close, Ravenhill Avenue, Burn Road, homes homes Belfast Belfast Cookstown Market Road, Dromore Street, Ballymena Banbridge 12 97 24 16 homes homes homes homes Crossgar Road, Felden, Antrim Road, Main Street, Saintfield Newtownabbey Ballynahinch Dundrum T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 13

Uniting Communities Programme Programme summary The Uniting Communities Programme uses sport, physical, and creative activity to break down divisions in society and deliver and embed key good relations messages with an emphasis on tackling sectarianism, racism and promoting equality of opportunity. Young Leaders and Ambassadors Training Programmes The Programme launched in September 2018 to deliver skills training to all young leaders. Inspirational ambassadors have also been recruited from a range of sporting, physical and creative backgrounds. Young Ambassadors have been training the young leaders in the new areas and are role models for the programme. In 2018/19 this good relations programme has “The Programme Ihnaesvberrotuhgohutgchotmitmwuonuitldie”s engaged 535 young people through the medium together in ways of sports, physical & creative activity with a Young Leader strong youth leadership aspect. Contact: The programme had 54 young leaders in training during the course of 2018/19 in Erne East, Colin & If you have any questions please contact: Eastside, and Ardoyne & Ballysillan areas. [email protected] Networking events Further information: if you want to know more about the Uniting Delivery partners working across the Programme Communities Programme, check gathered together to share information and out the website: identify areas for collaboration to further support https://www.communities-ni.gov. our young people. uk/articles/uniting-communities- tbuc A successful event at Jungle NI, Magherafelt, was delivered on 16 February 2019 providing young leaders with an opportunity to network with young leaders from other areas, to develop their relationships, and share learning. Activities were focused on problem solving and working together to achieve success. The event was co- designed with the young leaders. Stakeholder engagement Completed in two new rural locations – Ballymoney and Derg District Electoral Areas – including recruitment workshops in local schools. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 14

Type of funding: Headline Action Uniting Name: Uniting Communities Programme. Department: Department for Communities Communities Programme: Key Facts 20 My confidence has increased as a events and residentials: result of taking part including colour runs, in this programme launch events, celebration events and community 85% - Agree events. All involved young 15% - Unsure leaders in their design and delivery. Good Relations 6 How favourable do you feel about people from... Uniting Opportunities minority ethnic other religious Projects: providing communities backgrounds opportunities for participation and 72% 72% development for marginalised young people. Positive Positive change change If you would like to see some examples of programme delivery, The statistics above are based on limited check out the videos below: participant data available in April 2019 for the year 2018/19. Colin and Eastside: Uniting Colin and East: https://vimeo.com/326821695/ c3d05a49e8 Ardoyne and Ballysillan: Uniting Ardoyne and Ballysillan: https://vimeo. com/326821148/4f1320d4a1 Erne East: Uniting Erne East: https://vimeo.com/331006177/ e5387d30f7 Good Relations Video 1: Fight Song: https://vimeo. com/327053240/657cb0bf54 Good Relations Video 2: The Real Troublest: https://vimeo. com/327050351/30c5e62cb7 T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 15

Interface Programme Programme summary The Department of Justice, Northern Ireland Housing Executive and other statutory partners continue to engage with communities at interfaces to explore opportunities for physical change. Engagement activity Stakeholder engagement includes meetings with: Engagement activity includes leafleting, door- to-door surveying, drop-in workshops and • Community groups community engagement events to meet local • Inter-agency fora people living in interface areas in order to discuss • Residents’ associations potential adjustments to interface structures, • International Fund for Ireland-funded where an appetite exists locally to do so. Peace Walls Programme groups. Further information: if you want to know more about the Interface Programme, check out the website: https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/ articles/department-justice- interface-programme T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 16

Interface Programme: Type of funding: Headline Action Key Facts Name: Interface Programme Department: Department of Justice Successes in 2018/19 The Programme has enjoyed a number of successes during 2018/19 including: Redevelopment work of a play park is underway on the Serpentine Road in North Belfast. This project involves the removal of a significant interface security fence. Completion of reimaging Over recent years the scheme at Carrick Hill, number of DoJ owned Belfast. Interface Barriers has been Work to complete the reduced by Woodvale environmental improvement scheme 13 in North Belfast recommenced, and will Development of options complete in summer 2019. to replace the interface Community engagement on structure on Bishop Street, replacement security gates Derry/Londonderry to at Townsend Street, Belfast. retain security features whilst providing for Community consent the free movement of secured for the replacement pedestrians. of the interface security Agreement to commence fence at Hillman Court / a feasibility study for the Duncairn Gardens, Belfast Gaol Tower and security with a brick boundary wall fence along the front of the and separate temporary Fountain Estate in Derry/ fencing. Londonderry. Progression of a scheme to remove a security fence at North Queen Street, Belfast in consultation with nearby residents. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 17

What is it? The ‘Together: Building a United Community’ (T:BUC) Strategy, reflects the Executive’s commitment to improving community relations and continuing the journey towards a more united and shared society. What is the vision? The T:BUC Strategy outlines a vision of a united community, based on equality of opportunity, the desirability of good relations and reconciliation – one which is strengthened by its diversity, where cultural expression is celebrated and embraced. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 18

How do we achieve it? At the heart of the T:BUC Strategy is a commitment to genuine and productive collaborative working between the Executive Office and other NICS Departments, central and local government, and between the public sector and the community and voluntary sector. How do we measure success? Success is measured against the relevant Programme for Government outcome indicators and the four key aims of the strategy itself. All of our funded programmes have a strong focus on outcomes – we want to clearly articulate what difference is being made and to see how relations have been improved. We want to identify what works and to recognise and share best practice. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 19

Race Equality & Good Relations Programme summary Racial Equality Legislation Team The Racial Equality Strategy, launched in The most significant piece of legislation specific December 2015, established a framework for to race in Northern Ireland is the Race Relations action by all Government departments: (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (The Order). The Racial Equality Strategy 2015-2025 has • To tackle racial inequalities; committed the Department to a review of the • To eradicate racism and hate crime; Order. • Along with the T:BUC Strategy to promote To fulfil this commitment the Racial Equality good race relations and social cohesion. Legislation Team is reviewing the Order, identifying policy options to strengthen the The Strategy, which has been welcomed legislative protections in NI. by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, sets out key actions and Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme establishes a mechanism – through the Racial Equality Sub-group – to make the strategy a The Executive has demonstrated its commitment reality. to assisting with humanitarian issues through our participation in the Vulnerable Persons In a joint project with Urban Villages, the Relocation scheme. organisations represented on the Racial Equality Sub-group have been working with Cinemagic The scheme seeks to identify those left most to produce a suite of films to highlight the work vulnerable by the Syrian conflict and resettle they do with minority ethnic communities. them where they can get the quality of support they need. So far 1,332 refugees have been Racial Equality Champions resettled through the scheme. As part of the strategy each department has Minority Ethnic Development Fund an appointed Racial Equality Champion. Each (MEDF) Champion has the responsibility to ensure that staff have an awareness and understanding The aim of the MEDF is to assist minority ethnic of racial equality and issues within their and local community organisations to promote department’s policy and operational areas. good relations between people of different ethnic backgrounds. It provides support for voluntary They also communicate the ethos of the strategy and community organisations working with to non-departmental public bodies and other minority ethnic people and groups. service providers and encourage and/or work with them to ensure its effective implementation. If you want to know more about Race Equality & Good Relations, check out The Executive Office website at: https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov. uk/articles/racial-equality T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 20

Type of funding: Racial Equality Strategy Race Equality & Name: Race Equality & Good Relations Department: The Executive Office Good Relations: Key Facts £1.2m Northern Ireland Life and Times survey 2018 results funding for the Minority Ethnic Development Fund. 81% of people agreed or strongly agreed that 36 migrant workers make Northern Ireland projects supported open to new ideas and through the Fund. cultures. More than 65% of people agreed or strongly agreed 25,000 that the culture and traditions of minority people visit the Belfast Mela ethnic groups added each August. to the richness and Since December 2015 diversity of Northern Ireland society. 1,332 ESOL NI website refugees have been development in resettled here under partnership with the vulnerable persons the Belfast Met ICT relocation scheme. Development Team £100k The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Crisis Fund to support NI resource offers an online vulnerable minority ethnic portal where learners and groups. support organisations can access information on ESOL provision anywhere in Northern Ireland. The ESOL NI online portal is linked to an automatic translation mechanism making the full website information available in many different languages: https://esolwebapp. azurewebsites.net/Default T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 21

Community Relations Council The Community Relations Council (CRC) was North Belfast Strategic Good Relations established in 1990 to lead and support change Programme (NBSGRP) towards reconciliation, tolerance and mutual trust. CRC is an Arms’ Length Body of TEO and The NBSGRP is a key good relations funding a catalyst for good inter-community and inter- scheme delivered as part of the Executive’s wider cultural community relations work in the region. T:BUC Strategy. The NBSGRP is delivered in CRC is funded by TEO and the organisation is partnership with CRC. TEO is responsible for the a key partner in the delivery of the Executives strategic direction of the Programme, with CRC Good Relations Strategy – Together: Building a managing the administration and co-ordinating United Community. the evaluation of project outcomes over the The organisation works to identify and develop course of the funding cycle. effective approaches to peace-building and reconciliation in partnership with local people, The Programme is delivered by 11 contract organisations, and central and local government. holders and their partner organisations, with the key aim of improving relations between and Core funding scheme within communities in North Belfast. The Core Scheme provides support for Community Relations/Cultural Diversity organisations which are considered of strategic Small Grants importance in promoting community relations work across Northern Ireland. The scheme CRC, with the support of Government, has contributes towards salary and organisational established a fund of approximately £400,000 to running costs. spend each year on community relations projects. This funding is intended to help community/ voluntary groups throughout Northern Ireland develop their capacity to engage in community relations work and to enhance the community relations potential of projects they undertake. Contact: If you have any questions please contact: https://www.community-relations.org.uk/ contact-us T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 22

Type of funding: Good Relations Funding Programme District Council Name: District Council Good Relations Programme Department: The Executive Office Good Relations Programme Programme summary Projects funded through the Programme focus on a wide range of good relations issues. They The key aims of the District Council Good involve participants of all ages, and from all Relations Programme (DCGRP) are to improve ethnic and social backgrounds. The common relations between and within Council areas and thread running through each project is a good to support local solutions to local good relations relations outcome linked to one or more of the issues. four key aims of the T:BUC Strategy. From 2019/20 onwards, Councils can apply for funding over a 3 year period, subject to positive annual evaluations and availability of budget. This change provides GROs with the flexibility to design longer term interventions with more substantial good relations outcomes. The DCGRP is match funded – Councils provide Contact: 25% of the overall funding for the Programme. Good Relations audits are conducted periodically If you have any questions please contact: in all Council areas, highlighting on-going and District.CouncilGR@executiveoffice- emerging good relations issues. These issues are ni.gov.uk then addressed through the creation of outcome focused good relations Action Plans. These If you want to know more about the plans are formulated by Council Good Relations DCGRP, including videos and reports Officers (GROs) and agreed with officials from showcasing the activity and outcomes TEO. from the Programme, check out the website: The expertise and local knowledge provided by https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov. the GROs ensures projects are fit for purpose uk/articles/district-councils-good- and lead to positive good relations outcomes for relations-programme participants and the wider community as a whole. Over the last four years, the Programme has delivered more than 500 good relations projects, impacting on over 400,000 people across all 11 District Councils. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 23

District Council Good Relations Programme: Key Facts Over Project breakdown by £3m T:BUC Key aim of funding from The 20% - Children & Young Executive Office. People £O1vmer 33% - Shared Community 16% - Safe Community of match funding from 31% - Cultural District Councils. Expression Over 100,000 people impacted by the delivery of the Programme. 11 Councils. 141 Projects. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 24

Type of funding: Good Relations Project Case Study Name: District Council Good Relations Programme District Council Good Department: The Executive Office Relations Programme: Case Study Sperrin Summer Scheme Project Summary How well did we do it? The Sperrin Summer Scheme was rolled out by 100% of participants said they the Good Relations Team from Derry City and would like to attend Strabane District Council. Under the ‘Our Children a similar event in the and Young People’ theme their aim was to deliver future. a week long, shared community summer scheme to intermingle young children from the rural and What difference did we make? isolated areas of the Sperrin District Electoral Area in a fun and informative way to improve 94% of the young people attitudes between young people of different agreed that they religious and ethnic backgrounds. The event felt very favourable was advertised on the council’s Facebook page towards people from and website and also distributed via the Good a different religious Relations E-bulletin. All the children participating background. received the same t-shirt promoting inclusivity among the group. 90% agreed that they felt very favourable Cost towards people from a different ethnic £5,000 background. Total cost 100% agreed that they would participate again in How much did we do? activities with young people from a different 50 religious and ethnic background. children attended. What did we learn? From both main communities here. The summer scheme was an excellent way 10 to integrate children and young people from Multi-cultural workshops. different religious and ethnic backgrounds. 10 Sporting Activities. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 25

District Council Good Relations Programme: Case Study International Children’s Day 2018 Programme summary Events at the festival included: Since 1925, June 1 has been known as Arts + Crafts International Children’s Day. It is usually marked Music with speeches on children’s rights and wellbeing, Sporting and other events involving or dedicated to activities children. Cultural Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) Good learning Relations team used this event to promote social inclusion and improve community relations via the medium of a fun, youth based festival activity in a centralised, shared and open space in Lisburn City centre. Cost £7,000 How much did we do? The project was delivered by the LCCC Good Relations team, in partnership with The Welcome Project Lisburn, who support minority ethnic rights in the LCCC area. The festival involved a diverse range of community groups from within the LCCC area, who were closely involved in the design and delivery of the event. Voluntary and community organisations, public agencies and local businesses were also closely involved in the festival, and many hosted stalls at the event. These activities helped reduce potential friction and dispel myths that various communities may have of each other. The festival enriched the lives of those who participated by supporting integration through fun based activities. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 26

How well did we do it? Type of funding: Good Relations Project Case Study Name: District Council Good Relations Programme The exposure to different cultures enabled Department: The Executive Office individuals to develop good relations and build trust and respect within our communities. The T:BUC Annual Update Report event also helped LCCC to challenge stereotyping Page 27 of other communities and cultures. GRO’s linked in with organisations supporting Syrian Refugees to encourage their participation in the festival. 4,000+ in attendance The festival received fantastic feedback from the community, Elected Members and community groups. What difference did we make? How favourable towards people from an ethnic background would you consider yourself? 56% 65% of participants of participants felt favourable felt favourable Before After Would you be open to experience a new cultural tradition separate from your own? 65% 88% of participants of participants Before After What did we learn? There is huge potential to grow the event in the future – 3 year indicative funding from The Executive Office will allow the Council to approach the organisation and delivery of the festival in a more strategic manner.

Central Good Relations Fund Programme summary Successful projects must deliver within the funding year and contribute towards the delivery The Central Good Relations Fund (CGRF) of one of the T:BUC Strategy key priorities. supports constituted voluntary and community sector groups to deliver good relations projects where there is evidence of good relations need. Since 2016, £12million has been awarded to support over 370 projects across Northern Ireland. In the last two years alone over 70,000 direct participants have been positively impacted by programmes using activities like sport, music and crafts to engage local communities. There are two streams of funding available; project funding and small grants. For both streams, projects can claim salaries and programme costs, but these costs must be proportional to the good relations project being delivered. Project funding opens once a year for If you want to know more about the applications around November. Small Grants are CGRF check out The Executive Office open for applications of up to £1,000 throughout website at: the funding year. www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/CGRF Contact: If you have any questions please contact: [email protected] T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 28

Type of funding: Good Relations Funding Programme Central Good Name: Central Good Relations Fund Department: The Executive Office Relations Fund: Key Facts O£3v.e2rm Project breakdown by T:BUC key aim: of funding from The Executive Office. 60% - Children & Young People 92 10% - Shared Community Projects including; 5% - Safe Community Sport 25% - Cultural Expression Music Craft T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 29

Central Good Relations Fund: Case Study Promoting Positive Change Project summary How well did we do it? Delivered by Twaddell, Ardoyne & Shankill 91% average attendance Communities In Transition (TASCIT), The over the duration of the Promoting Positive Change programme sought course. to increase the levels of confidence of residents within and between interface communities 100% of the participants felt within North Belfast. This was done by providing the programme had opportunities for residents to engage with each benefited them. other, in the first instance through one off cross community events such as fun days, workshops 100% of the participants felt or conferences. In the second instance we they were well treated provided opportunities for residents to engage during the programme. with each other in a more sustained way through the Challenging Conversations / Exploring Cultural Identities and Allegiances course. Cost £60,000 Total cost How much did we do? 9 month project. 3 Challenging Conversations Courses. 20 participants per Course. 20 hours of dialogue skills training. 20 hours of anti-sectarianism training. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 30

Type of funding: Good Relations Project Case Study Name: Central Good Relations Fund Department: The Executive Office What difference did we make? “I got to meet with and have discussions with people, and visit areas, I wouldn’t Feedback from participants indicates that as traditionally have encountered. It has both the course progressed participants felt more challenged and informed me”. confident in dealing with controversial issues and in articulating their position in a more effective 75% of participants felt and considered way. People made new contacts they now have a and friends with people they would not normally better understanding have spoken to or socialised with. of different cultural traditions and “It was my first time attending this sort backgrounds here. of programme. I found it very positive. I have been to places I would have thought I would be scared to go to before. The group were all very respectful of people’s views. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience”. “Great experience – first time on a cross- What did we learn? community course. Learned a lot”. We felt that by improving people’s skills to “The programme was great – I learnt so engage others effectively and by considering the much about myself and my opinions of nature of sectarianism as it impacts on us that the others – very glad I did the course was participants were much more considerate of how great for myself”. they challenged each other. Even the most robust conversations took place in a considered way. “I feel we held back on some topics for fear of offending others – perhaps we need more courage”. “Taking part in this course was worthwhile and will benefit everyone with their outlook towards a better future. “I really enjoyed learning and listening to people on the course whom I normally may not have associated with. I felt it was very beneficial to me”. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 31

Planned Interventions Programme Programme summary Key Facts On an annual basis TEO provides funding for Planned Interventions align to the Children community activity to divert young people from and Young People key aim of the T:BUC anti-social and potentially criminal behaviour Strategy associated with contentious parades and public assemblies, and to deal with heightened tensions 7,310 around interfaces during the summer period. participants have taken The programme seeks to develop the capacity part in the programmes to of individuals and groups of children and young date. people to meaningfully take part in structured cross community engagement and relationship £541k building programmes, such as T:BUC Camps. of funding from the The main outcomes of the Programme are to Executive Office. improve attitudes between young people from different community backgrounds and to reduce 94 the incidences of crime and anti-social behaviour by young people in areas where the participants projects were allocated come from. planned interventions funding. The Programme is managed by Belfast City Council and the Education Authority. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 32

Type of funding: Good Relations Funding Programme Planned InterventionsName: Planned Interventions Funding Programme Department: The Executive Office Programme: Case Study Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues Project summary How well did we do it? TAMHI (Tackling Awareness of Mental Health 91% of respondents Issues) carried out a planned intervention in felt good about summer 2018 to divert young people from anti- participating in the social and potentially criminal behaviour around programme. contentious parades and public assemblies. The programme was delivered by 18 TAMHI young 93% of respondents felt leaders which celebrated Girdwood Community more favourable Hub as a safe and shared space and included towards people from activities such as a successful cross community a different religious football programme. background. How much did we do? 75% of respondents felt more favourable TAMHI’s coaches delivered sessions in Good towards people from Relations, football and mental health to raise a different ethnic awareness of discrimination, diversity, culture, background. sectarianism, bullying and wellbeing. 100% of respondents felt the How well did we do it? programme helped them. 168 100% of respondents felt young people engaged with they were treated well the programme. during the programme. The community split of the 168 participants was 58.3% 39.3% 2.4% Protestant Catholic Other What did we learn? A coach reported, “the three weeks have been amazing, our kids have made new friends, found a new level of respect for other kids and learnt a lot; the fact they couldn’t wait until the week after says it all”. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 33

PEACE IV Programme Progamme summary   17 Local Authority Plans and 19 Regional Projects The PEACE IV Programme is a unique cross- have been approved and are currently border initiative, financed through the being delivered by community groups and European Union and managed by the Special EU Councils. Two further regional projects, ‘Building Programmes Body (SEUPB).  It has been Emotional Resilience’ and ‘Community Cohesion designed to support peace and reconciliation in and Capacity Building’, have been Northern Ireland and the border region of developed and applications are currently under Ireland.  consideration. Budget The overall budget for the Good Relations element of PEACE IV is €110m. TEO provides approximately €13m in match funding. Objectives The PEACE IV objectives are: shared education, children and young people, shared spaces and services and building positive relations. The good relations element of the Programme delivers on three key thematic objectives: Children and Young People. Building Positive Relations. Shared Spaces and Services. If you want to know more about PEACE IV, including videos and reports Complementarity showcasing the activity and outcomes from the Programme, check out the The PEACE IV Programme complements the website using the link below: Executive’s T:BUC Strategy with the three good https://www.seupb.eu/piv-overview relations thematic objectives being closely aligned with the four key aims of T:BUC. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 34

PEACE IV Programme: Type of funding: EU Funding Programme Case Study Name: PEACE IV Programme. Lifestart Foundation Department: The Executive Office Project name What difference will we make? Lifestart Foundation: Shaping Ourselves & Our SOOC aims to contribute to the PEACE IV Children (SOOC): Building the foundations building positive relations objective to promote of good community relations in family life. positive cultural relations characterised by respect, where cultural diversity is celebrated and Project summary people can live, learn and socialise together, free from prejudice, hate and intolerance. This €1.3 million project is supported by the It aims to result in: European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes • An increase in the percentage of people Body (SEUPB). Match-funding has been who think relations between Protestants provided by the Executive Office in Northern and Catholics are better than they were Ireland and the Department of Rural and 5 years ago; Community Development in Ireland. • An increase in the percentage of people Project delivery who think relations between Protestants and Catholics will be better in 5 years This project is being delivered by Lifestart time; Services Limited in partnership with Sligo Family Support Ltd, Dunluce Family Centre, The Junction • An increase in the percentage of people and Barnardos. The programme aims to support who have an increased understanding parents of young children in Northern Ireland of the culture of some minority ethnic and the border region of the Republic of Ireland communities. to create a home conducive to good child social and emotional development, inclusiveness and a More information about the respect for social and cultural diversity. programme can be found on their website: What will we do? https://www.lifestartfoundation.org Between March 2018 and March 2021, the project will deliver an interactive programme over multiple sessions, to groups of 12 parents across the community. T:BUC Annual Update Report Page 35

Looking ahead Quick links: I hope you have found this report to be an The Executive Office: informative and useful read. The report clearly https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/ shows the outcomes achieved, and positive impact had, through the implementation of the Programme for Government framework: T:BUC Strategy. https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/sites/ default/files/consultations/newnigov/draft- This could not have been achieved without the pfg-framework-2016-21.pdf hard work of those across Government, our partners, participants in the various programmes Together Building a United Community and those who have helped shape good relations Strategy: work. These are the people who are taking steps https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/articles/ to make this a better place for all. I want to take about-together-building-united-community- the opportunity to thank you all for giving your tbuc time and energy to improve good relations. Special EU Programmes Body: We have not yet achieved all our aims, and the https://www.seupb.eu/ work continues apace. We are always looking at how we can work better and develop more T:BUC Funding Forums: meaningful and impactful relationships with https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/articles/ partners, and if you have suggestions, want to about-together-building-united-community- get involved, or want to learn more about what tbuc we are doing, please get in touch through the relevant contact noted in this report. T:BUC Funding Forums, hosted by the Good Relations & T:BUC Division, give attendees the Everyone has a role to play in improving good opportunity to find out about the Executive relations in Northern Ireland and we welcome all Office funding available for good relations contributions, whether that is running a project, programmes at events in local council areas. participating in a project or being a role model of Details of future T:BUC Funding Forums will be good relations in your everyday life. released ahead of the opening of the 2020/21 competitions for T:BUC Camps and Central My ask is that we all contribute to the overall Good Relations funding programmes. aims of the T:BUC Strategy, that we, as one, work together to build the shared, equal and T:BUC Engagement Forum: prosperous community we are aiming for. https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/articles/ tbuc-engagement-forum Andy Cole Director Delivered in partnership with the Community Good Relations & TBUC Division Relations Council (CRC), The Forum allows The The Executive Office Executive Office and associated stakeholders to update the voluntary & community sector on T:BUC Annual Update Report progress with regard to the implementation of Page 36 T:BUC; and enables the voluntary & community sector to address T:BUC implementation issues, identify good practice and make practical and innovative recommendations for improved delivery. T:BUC Engagement Forum – newsletters: The T:BUC Engagement Forum newsletter provides an update on T:BUC to members of the Engagement Forum and relevant stakeholders in the community and voluntary sector. Copies of past newsletters can be viewed and downloaded using the web address below: https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/ publications/tbuc-engagement-forum- newsletters Community Relations Council (CRC): https://www.community-relations.org.uk/

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