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We are delighted to have you join us as we mark a significant milestone
25 years of empowering and supporting rural communities across
Armagh, Down, and Antrim. Over the past quarter-centuryg TADA has
been at the hearc of rural development, Morking lirelessly to enhance
the lives of those in our communities.
Today* we celebrate not just the longevity of our nelwork but the
countless achievements and impactful initiatives that have made a real
dirrerence. From supporting local communilies and fosiering
community spirit to advocating for the needs of rural residents, our
work has been driven by the passion and commilment of individuals like
you.
This event is a tribute to everyone m.ho has been part of the TADA
journey-our dedicated team, volunteersg partners, and Ihe resilient
communilies we serve. Together, we have faced challenges, embraced
opportunities, and created lasting change.
As we look back with pride on all that we have accomplished, we also
look form'ard with oplimism to the future. Thank you for being part of
this celebration and for your continued support in making our rural
communities Ihrive.
Here's to 25 years of success and many more (o come.
Welcome, and let's celebrate togeilier!
COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
COUNCIL
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Agriculthr& Environment

TADA RURAL SUPPORT
NETWORK
STRATEGIC PLAN 2024-27
Vision
Mission
To advise and support rural community groups to
enable them to become, confident, connerted
inclusive and sustainable
Enabling rural communities
to realise their full
potential
We will cultivate thriving, resilient rural communities where everyone can
achieve their full potential. Our vision is to celebrate rural areas for their
unique contributions through sustainable development, innovation, and
inclusivity. By realising this vision, we will support community groups to
become self-sufficient, vibrant and dynamic and welcoming to all that reside
within and between their communities. This enables people to live fulfilling
lives and contribute meaningfully to society.
KEY DRIVERS
OUR VALU
Recognising the value of
being a rural dweller
Bringing about
positive change
Breaking down
barriers
Drive
Promoting Active
Citizenship
Building connections within
and between communities

TADA RURAL SUPPORT
NETWORK
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Enhancing the Feeling of
Pride in Place
Developing & Celebrating
Group Success
. We will support rural coThnunity
groups to develop skills to
become Sustainable and resilienL
Funding Support
. We will promote and advocate
greener sustainable choices.
• We will support rural community
groups to develop a sense of
belonging and communlty spiriL
• We will enhance and support rural
community groups to avail of
fundlng opportunities that
enhance local facllftles.
We will enhance rural community
group's opportunities to avail of
funding.
. We will support rural communlty
groups to identlfy needs, Issues
and opportunltles In thelr areas
through development of
appropriate programmes.
• We will support Community groups
to identify fundlng for capital
programmes.
• We wlll offer opportuntties for
etworking, shared leamlng and
best practice.
• We will provide support to rural
Community groups to w>and thelr
range of activities and offering of
new experiences.
. We will support and en￿Urage
ral communtty groups io
embrace Diversity. Equbty and
Inclusion.
We will offer opportunlties to
address and celebrate difference.
We will help and support
Community groups io nurture and
embrace a cullure that that brings,
purpose, fulfllment and posilive
experiences for members
Health and Wellbeing
Governance and
Participation
• We will encourage transparent and
inclusive governance.
. We will support groups partaking
active eitizenship, ensuring
community members have a voice
in the decisions that affecl their
lives.
Active Promotion of Our
Area
. We will develop the capacity of
rural community groups to identify
and share positive case studies.
• We will give a voice to rural
communities.
We will be active in advancement
of social inclusion.
We will listen and support rural
community groups to build safe
and connected communities.
We will give our time to make a
differen¢e and Improve people's
lives.
. We will support rural community
groups to promote the benefrts of
livlng In their areas.
• We wlll promote posiiive news
stories and celebrate group
successes and achievements.
. We wlll advise and support
Community groups helping them
to maximise the potential of their
worK for. with and on behalf of
thelr communities.
• We wlll assist rural community
groups to help build Confidence
and capacity to empower rural
communities.

TADA Highlights
April 2022-March 2023
MEMBER GROUPS
Between April 1st 2022 and March
31st 2023. TADA gained 26 new
members groups which brings the
total to
429
174
Community Planning
TADA PROGRAMMES
1991
TADA has benefitted 765
people directly through the
ABC and LCC areas.
279
Rural Isolated People
2437
275
With a total of 7587
beneficiaries across our 4
funded programmes
Rural Willages
2169
Marginalised
Minority Communities
37
irect Support
Total Beneficiaries
990
500 1000 1500 2000 2500
WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
e)0
65
126
PARTICIPATED IN ARTS & CRAFrs
WORKSHOPS SUCH AS CERAMICS AND
QUILTING
PARTICIPATED IN CAPAcrrY TrAINING
INCLUDING GOOD GOVERNANCE.
SAFEGUARDING. CHARrrY REGISTrATION,
FOOD HYGIENE AND FIRST AID

PARTNERSHIPS
POP-UP COMMUNITY HUB
TADA and DART (Down Armagh Rural Transport
Partnership) were pleased to hold our first
'Creating Sustainable Communities, program held
the first of their pop-up hub.
We endeavoured to re-connect with community
groups. encouraging them to resume participation
and involvement. The event included stalls from
PCSP. Action Mental Health, Little House of Calm
aromatherapies. Healthy Kidz f itness
demonstrations and Farm Family Health Checks. The
event took place on Wednesday 18th May 2022 and
was attended by 73 individuals f rom different
community groups and towns.
MULTI-CULTURAL DAY
TADA successfully hosted our Annual Multi-
Cultural Day, funded by the Community
Relations Council, was held at Millennium
Court on October 1st 2022. This was a day of
embracing diversity* learning from one another
and fostering understanding. tolerance. and
unity. We had over. We had over 200
attendees and it was a great way to see
something new and showcased som• great
acts courtesy of Artsekta.
FIRE SAFETY: WARM HUB EVENT
TADA secured funding from Electrical Safety First
to enable us to host a Warm Hub event for our
member groups and the local community. The hub
was held in Brownlow Community Hub on January
25th 2023. This was a chance to meet up. have a
cup of tea and get information from local
organisations on how to stay safe and warm for tho
rest of winter. We also gavo Out heaters, electric
blankets and re¢hargeablo hot water bottles to
over 30 groups to give to the vulnerable in their
community. There was a total of 160 households
who benefited from the items alone.
lertrical
Safety Fund

DAERA RMCGS
IN 2022123,WE HELPED GUIDE 121 GROUPS
THROUGH THE DAERA MICRO-GRANT PROCESS. THIS
OFFERS GROUPS GRANTS TO TACKLE VITAL ISSUES
OF LOCAL POVERTY AND I OR SOCIAL ISOLATION
WHICH IS RARELY TARGETED BY OTHER GRANTS. IN
TOTAL OUR GROUPS SECURED A TOTAL OF:
£144,684.07
120
PARTICIPATED IN GOOD PRACTICE VISITS. 10
GROUPS COMING TOGETHER WITH
. THIS IS A CHANCE TO SHOWCASE THE
WORK GROUPS DO AND SHARE INFORMATION
ON WAYS THAT WORKED WELL AND GIVE
INSPIRATION
kidz
ste
s to wellbeing
185
10 GROUPS
PARTICIPATED IN HEALTHY KIDZ FITNESS
PROGRAMME. THESE WERE A SERIES OF
SPORTING ACTIVITIES ORGANISED FOR
BOTH YOUNG AND OLD.
PARTICIPATED IN TADAS 5 STEPS TO
WELLBEING VIDEOS (NOW AVAILABLE ON
YouruBE). THESE WERE DONE IN
PARTNERSHIP wrrH THE PROTECT LIFE
IMPLEMENTATION GROUP AND THE PUBLIC
HEALTH AGENCY.
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Agricults￿fy Environment
and Rural Affair8
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Foundation