| Name: | KILCOOLEY WOMENS CENTRE |
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| About: | Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise organisation |
| Address: | UNIT 65 ENTERPRISE HOUSE 2-4 BALLOO AVENUE, BANGOR, DOWN, BT19 7QT |
| Primary Contact | ALISON BLAYNEY |
| Email: | alison@kilcooleywomenscentre.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02891478292 |
| Mobile: | 07872640655 |
| Location(s): | Down, East Belfast, Greater Belfast |
| Clause(s): | Community engagement events, Digital inclusion initiatives, Donation of ICT devices to people at risk of digital exclusion, Environmental initiatives, Equality, diversity and inclusion strategy for the contract, Ethical supply chain strategy, Health and wellbeing initiatives, Paid employment, Paid employment for education leavers, Paid employment for long term unemployed, Site visits, Skills development and educational attainment, Support for the VCSE sector, Use of social enterprises in the supply chain, Waste and resource efficiencies |
| Priorities: | Children and young people, People experiencing homelessness, People from deprived areas, People in or leaving education, People who are considered to be disadvantaged in the labour market, People who are long-term unemployed, People who have been / or at risk of becoming a victim of crime, People who need support with mental or physical wellbeing, Women from socially deprived areas |
| Profile: |
Kilcooley Women’s Centre, established in 1995, has been delivering services for women, children and families dedicated to empowering women and building community development. As a training organisation, it offers diverse programmes aimed at enhancing employability and skills development. Additionally, it operates as a social enterprise providing childcare services, catering to both the needs of working parents and nurturing the development of children in a safe and supportive environment. The centre also prioritises wellbeing, offering resources and support services to promote mental and physical health and emotional wellbeing programmes. Through its social supermarket, it addresses food insecurity by providing affordable groceries and essential items to the community. They operate a community cafe which serves as a hub for social interaction and support, offering a welcoming space for individuals to connect over shared experiences whilst providing training for the hospitality sector, specialising in Barista training. |
UNIT 65 ENTERPRISE HOUSE 2-4 BALLOO AVENUE, BANGOR, DOWN, BT19 7QT