County Down Rural Community Network
Helping Communities Help Themselves
About CDRCN
County Down Rural Community Network is an umbrella body representing and working with over 400 community-based groups across much of Ards, North Down, Down and South Armagh.
Our Services
County Down Rural Community Network works to address rural poverty and disadvantage, tackle health inequalities, build positive relationships and local capacity, and promote rural regeneration, inclusivity, and accessibility.
Community Development Support
County Down Rural Community Network works with local people at grassroots level in their own communities.
CDRCN offers support through information, capacity building and practical assistance to equip individuals and groups of people with the tools they need to take collective action, empowering them to make positive change within their communities.
Community
Health & Wellbeing
County Down Rural Community Network promotes community health development across the Ards Peninsula and the legacy Down District Council area through a range of programmes and targeted supports.
CDRCN works to create the conditions for individuals and communities to take control of their own lives, addressing health inequalities and helping people to improve their health and wellbeing.
Activities
& Training
Calendar
County Down Rural Community Network provides training, advice, guidance and practical support to communities and member groups.
Our Impact
2024 – 2025
- £400K Micro Grants to 300 small rural groups
- 120 agencies working in partnership
- £900k of grant aid secured for 55 voluntary organisations
- 406 members of voluntary organisations directly supported
- 27 training courses, 532 participants
- 60 events, 5500 attendees
Become a Member of CDRCN
Membership of County Down Rural Community Network is FREE and open to all community-based organisations in the Council areas of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and Ards and North Down Borough Council.
Latest News
EMPOWER Dementia Network+: Co-producing Community-based Initiatives
Partnership event to support sharing best practice community-based initiatives in dementia research and care, supporting those affected by dementia.
Greenisland Golf Club, 156 Upper Rd, Greenisland, Carrickfergus BT38 8RW
Monday 2 November • 12 PM - 4 PM
All are welcome - researchers, community groups, people living with dementia and their friends, family, and carers, health practitioners, local businesses, and anybody passionate about or interested in dementia care and research.
Event is free - registration essential
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For more information contact Andy Bradshaw: andy.bradshaw@kcl.ac.uk ...
Festival of Hope starts this Saturday at the Montalto Estate Park Run, we have drop in taster men/hen shed sessions across the area, music coffee & craic seniors event, IFA Mental Health training leading up to World Mental Health Day walk of Hope, family fun day, gaming bus children's entertainment and preloved sale
Please share and we hope to see you there!
Ballynahinch Counselling - The Hub
Montalto Medical Centre
Montalto Estate parkrun
Ballywalter Men's Shed
Ballynahinch Hen Shed
Saintfield Men's Shed
Killyleagh and District Men’s Shed
Ballynahinch Olympic FC
The Irish Football Association
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council ...
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