Lisburn & Castlereagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has announced the successful recipients of its 2026/27 Project Support Programme.
The programme provides funding for local initiatives designed to tackle anti-social behaviour, reduce crime, strengthen confidence in policing, and enhance community safety throughout the council area.
A total of 18 local organisations have each been awarded up to £5,000 to deliver community-based projects aligned with key PCSP objectives including:
- addressing anti-social behaviour (ASB),
- tackling the effects of drugs and alcohol,
- supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence, and
- reducing fear of crime.
Welcoming the announcement, PCSP Chairperson, Councillor Declan Lynch, said: “We are proud to support such a wide range of community-led projects that are focused on making our neighbourhoods safer and stronger.
“The successful initiatives demonstrate the dedication of local groups in addressing important issues affecting their communities. I commend each group for their commitment and encourage continued community involvement in these vital areas.”
The organisations that have been awarded funding are as follows:
Projects addressing anti-social behaviour:
- Ballybeen Improvement Group
- Derriaghy Cricket Club
- Dreamscheme NI
- Dundonald Football Club
- Glenavy Youth Project
- Lisburn Féile
- Lisburn YMCA
- Logic, St. John’s Parish Church, Moira
- Pride of Ballybeen
- Seymourhill & Conway Residents Association
- St Columba’s Derryvolgie
- Youth Initiative, Lisburn
Projects tackling the misuse of drugs and alcohol:
- ASCERT (Drugs & Alcohol)
- Street Puppets NI
Projects supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence:
- Atlas Women’s Centre
Projects reducing fear of crime:
- Annahilt & Magheraconluce Community Association
- Moira Friendship Group
Projects supporting road safety:
- Road Safe NI
All projects will be delivered within the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area and are expected to be completed by February 2027.
PCSP encourages community groups, Neighbourhood Watch Schemes and Community Police Liaison Committees to get involved in future funding rounds and initiatives aimed at enhancing safety and wellbeing across all communities.
For more information on PCSP programmes and future funding opportunities, visit www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/pcsp or email pcsp@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Each applicant’s project is detailed below:
Annahilt & Magheraconluce Community Association funding will be used to reduce fear of crime to help the quality of life of elder members by reducing their fears, worries, and concerns about being a victim of crime.
ASCERT funds will be used to work in partnership with local communities to reduce the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour by promoting local intervention initiatives and reduce the harm and effects of drugs and alcohol.
Atlas Women’s Centre will use the funds to help women feel more informed, connected and supported, while increasing awareness of domestic abuse, prevention and community safety within the wider community.
Ballybeen Improvement Group funding is to provide regular, safe, and engaging activities for children and young people in Ballybeen through a monthly youth programme, to create positive opportunities for young people to socialise, develop confidence and take part in structured activities within their local community.
Derriaghy Cricket Club funds will be used for summer schemes to create a safe and fun environment where young people can learn new skills, make new friends, meet people from different backgrounds/ethnicities, become more physically active and create healthier lifestyle habits which may lead to behavioural and attitudinal change.
Dreamscheme NI funds will be used to provide positive alternatives during high-risk times, including Friday evenings when young people are most vulnerable to involvement in anti-social behaviour and substance use.
Dundonald Football Club funds will be used to reduce anti-social behaviour, using sport as a positive deterrent to alcohol and drug related harm and improve community safety by engaging younger adults aged 18-30 in structured football, positive mentoring, wellbeing support, and constructive community engagement.
Glenavy Youth Project funds will be used to help alleviate the growing concerns of alcohol/drug abuse, sectarianism, and risk-taking behaviour in the community.
Lisburn Féile will use funds to reduce fear of crime, greater confidence in community safety partnerships and contribute towards positive attitudinal change around violence, abuse, and harmful behaviour with society.
Lisburn YMCA will use the funds to reduce anti-social behaviour incidents, improve young people’s understanding of domestic abuse and healthy relationships, and increase the likelihood of reporting and support-seeking.
Logic funds will be used to provide activities and workshops that encourage young people off the streets and away from anti-social activities.
Moira Friendship Group funds will provide social and emotional activities for older people living in Moira and its surrounding areas. Raising awareness of the wide range of scams, frequently targeted at older and vulnerable people in society.
Pride of Ballybeen funds will be used to support the safe, positive, and respectful management of local bonfire sites while improving community relations, reducing ASB and increasing community engagement throughout the bonfire period.
Road Safe NI funds will be used to educate young people about learning to drive, buying a car, insuring a car, and staying safe on the roads which will decrease anti-social behaviour and disorder.
Seymourhill & Conway Residents Association funds will be used to improve community safety and wellbeing by engaging with children and young people aged 8-14 who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, social exclusion and negative influences.
St Columba’s Derryvolgie funds will be linked to youth engagement and will provide respite, relief and a more positive view of young people and their local community through providing summer schemes and diversionary activities.
Street Puppets NI will use funds to educate young people at primary school (P6 & P7) the dangers of drugs, alcohol & vaping, and the consequences of drugs on them their families and communities.
Youth Initiatives Lisburn funds will be linked to youth engagement and will provide respite, relief and more positive view of young people and their local community through providing summer schemes and diversionary activities.