Ligoniel Family Centre
Annual Report 2024
LIGONIEL FAMILY CENTRE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of the Centre is: to improve the quality of life for families in the local area by providing a setting where families can enjoy the opportunity of social exchange, help with support and guidance with their everyday lives. To tackle social fabric, enhance capacities for community development and provide a range of health and social service programs responsive to local need.
CHAIRPERSON
I would like to thank all the staff and volunteers that have helped the Ligoniel Family Centre and thank them for the dedication that they have given to this community over the past year. The Centre has been a lifeline for many, we have offered help, support and guidance to all people within this community and I have witnessed what a small organisation can achieve and the huge impact on the people within our community that need us the most.
Marie Corbett
CO-ORDINATOR
This past year we have developed more structured networking between local groups in attempts to address the needs of the people within this community here are some details of what’s going on and our plans for the future.
Staff:
No Change in staff this year. At present the paid staff are Catherine Rock - Co-ordinator. Emma Rock - Childcare Leader and Nicola Monaghan - Childcare Supervisor.
Funding
We have received Pathway’s funding, and this brought us through to March 2024 and another application for 2025 has been submitted.
An application has been sent to Belfast City Council to continue our revenue funding that will run out on 31[st] March 2025.
Forward Planning and Budgets
Please see Management Accounts and Forward Budget.
Policies / Training
All policies and procedures are up to date. Training has been booked through the childcare partnership and is up to date.
Accounts
Completed and enclosed.
Irish Classes
Still running strong with participants at all stages of learning. Many thanks to Davie Gorman (BA Hons) our Irish teacher.
Advice Clinic
The Advice Clinic resumed on Mondays and will continue with the help of local councillor Ryan Murphy.
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the people who are involved in the Ligoniel Family Centre, management committee, users, staff, volunteers, and funders.
Catherine Rock
Training
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Governance & Leadership Training.
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Designated officer.
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Child Protection.
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Health & Safety.
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Food Safety
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Pediatric First aid.
Training has helped us with new knowledge and understanding of the environment in which we work, the job we do and how we can do it better. Regularly updating and continuous training is incredibly important within our Centre and should never be overlooked. Staff attend regular training sessions to meet existing and new requirements. We need to continuously refresh our training and skills to ensure good practice is achieved and demonstrated. Good quality training has helped our staff develop, staff are more confident, their morale is boosted, and they are more likely to want to introduce new ideas and concepts within the setting after they have received training. Overall, I feel training has helped to enhance the service, care and education that we provide to children and their families within our setting.
Catherine Rock
Childcare Leader
The provision and high-quality childcare facilities for children ages 2-4 by the Ligoniel Family Centre has become an essential part of community life for parents in the area.
We believe passionately that each child with differing needs and interests should be loved and supported as they grow. We know that children will thrive best in their learning if they feel emotionally secure, so we work extremely hard to promote warm friendships with other staff, children and parents and to offer plenty of creative opportunities.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff, volunteers, parents, community groups and funders that make our project possible.
Emma Rock
Ligoniel Family Centre Summer Scheme 2024
Monday 19[th] August 2024 STORMONT PARK
Bus Leaving Centre at 10.00 am Drop Off at Centre at 2.00 pm. Your Child Will Need to Bring a Packed Lunch
Tuesday 20[th] August 2024 ARK OPEN FARM
Bus leaving Centre at 10.00 am. Drop Off at Centre at 2.00 pm. Your Child Will Need to Bring a Packed Lunch
Wednesday 21[st] August 2024 BELFAST ZOO
Arrive at Centre at 10.00 am. Leave Centre at 2.00 pm Your Child Will Need to Bring a Packed Lunch
Thursday 22[nd] August 2024 ULSTER FOLK MUSEUM
Bus leaving Centre at 10.00 am. Drop Off at Centre at 2.00 pm. Your Child Will Need to Bring a Packed Lunch
Friday 23[rd] August 2024
NEWCASTLE
Family Day Out Bus Leaving Centre at 10.00 am Drop Off at Centre at 6.00 pm Your Child Can Only Attend This Event, if a Parent or Guardian accompanies them.
Irish Classes
Would you like to learn to speak Irish?
Ligoniel Family Centre will be running Irish classes every Wednesday evening.
Our Teacher Mr. David Gorman (BA Hons) will be teaching the class each week. 6pm to 9pm.
If you would like to find out more or register, please WhatsApp or text on 07976172846 or 07926622258
Ligoniel Family Centre would like to thank the following funders for their help and support throughout the year.
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Childcare Partnership Belfast City Council Revenue Belfast City Council Community Development Belfast City Council Small Grants Pathways Fund.
Program For September 2024
Daycare
Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 2.00pm
Advice Clinic
Monday 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Irish Classes
Wednesday from 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Drop in
Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 2.00pm
Job club
Fridays 9.00am to 5.00pm
Summer Scheme
August 2024
If you are interested in any of our programs, please contact the office on 02890 721008