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Rose McNulty from Donegal Town walks in the exoskeleton with David Hone No Barriers Foundation exercise therapist
No Barriers Foundation based in County Donegal is among 24 community projects receiving financial support from Bank of Ireland’s Begin Together programme in 2024.
No Barriers is a non-profit dedicated to removing barriers to exercise and physical activity. No Barriers help anyone with a disability to get fitter and stronger, improving both their physical and mental health. Their inclusive centre at Mountain Top Letterkenny allows people with disabilities to exercise in a safe and empowering environment.
This week €500,000 is being allocated to community groups across the island of Ireland, in the fifth year of the Begin Together fund, delivered in partnership with the Community Foundation Ireland. The Begin Together Grants are awarded via a competitive process, with 24 projects selected from 75 applications, administered by Community Foundation Ireland.
This €500,000 fund focuses on building capability and fostering inclusion among under-served groups, such as the No Barriers Foundation. Grants from €10,000 up to €80,000 will be distributed to 24 groups. The current round of grants will bring the total value of Begin Together grants issued through the Community Fund to €2.5 Million, supporting 286 community projects across the island of Ireland since 2020.
Aine McCleary, Chief Customer Officer, Bank of Ireland, said: “Since 2020, the Begin Together Fund has been working with Community Foundation Ireland to help to make our society stronger by allocating funds to those in greatest need. We do this by identifying groups who are disproportionately impacted by some of the most critical societal issues and allocating grants to those who will benefit most.
“We are delighted to allocate grants to a broad range of organisations including those supporting families living in poverty, people experiencing domestic abuse, older people and those experiencing homelessness.”
A full list of 2024 Begin Together grantees is available to view on the Bank of Ireland website bankofireland.com/begintogetherfund
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