News & Events

We Are Recruiting ! Join the KWC team in the exciting new role of Social Supermarket Team Colleague   Click the link to our vacancy page  https://www.kilcooleywomenscentre.co.uk/jobs/ Closing date for applications 16 May 2024 at 5pm

Bridging the Gap: How Social Supermarkets Champion Food Security for Vulnerable Communities In a world of plenty, it’s a sobering reality that many still struggle to put food on the table. Food insecurity remains a pressing issue, impacting countless individuals and families globally. Yet, amidst this challenge, there shines hope: social supermarkets. These innovative establishments

KWC participated in the Ards North Down Social Enterprise event held at SERC. Delivered by the Social Enterprise team in NI Housing Executive, the event brought together key players who work in the sector, to discuss potential funding and mentoring support available for start up and growth social enterprise operations. NIHE showcased several of their

Nowhere To Run To – Fundraising Fun Run in Ward Park Sunday 2 June 2024 Membership of the South Eastern Domestic Violence Partnership is calling for  all walkers, runners to join them and get involved with their annual 5k run / walk in Ward Park to raise money for North Down & Ards Women’s Aid and

NI Housing Executive Chair, Nicole Lappin, Explores Kilcooley Women’s Centre’s Impact Today, Kilcooley Women’s Centre in Bangor had the honor of hosting a VIP guest – Nicole Lappin, the Chair of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). The visit was a testament to the critical work being done at the centre to support NIHE tenants

Laughing can instantly help reduce stress History of World Laughter Day Dr. Madan Kataria, a family doctor in India, founded the Laughter Yoga movement, as he believed in the theory that a person’s facial expressions can influence their emotions. This inspired him to create World Laughter Day in 1998, in an effort to bring people

Kilcooley Women’s Centre were delighted to be invited to join the Panel Discussion  at the Department for Foreign Affairs (DFA) 2024 Reconciliation Fund Conference held at the prestigious Dublin Castle on April 16, 2024. Represented by Lynne Bloomfield, Head of Business Services and Corporate Development, and Alison Blayney, CEO, the organization showcased its innovative approaches

Launch of the National lottery funded SWIRL project Welcome to the official launch of the SWIRL project – an exciting initiative set to transform the lives of women in our borough over the next three years. Thanks to generous funding from the National Lottery, this ground breaking project promises a wealth of opportunities and activities

Heritage Boost for Bangor Preserving Bangor’s Heritage: A New Chapter Begins Introduction: Exciting news is on the horizon for Bangor as Kilcooley Women’s Centre celebrates a successful funding bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This significant milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter in the preservation and celebration of Bangor’s rich heritage and

We are delighted to have been successful in our bid for one of the McAdam Community Investment Scheme Grants. The grant will fund our new “NOURISH” Community Kitchen which will be completed by September 2024. This will provide us with a kitchen space which will provide a safe space to cater for community events, cooking