nacn membership

Membership of Northern Area Community Network is open to grassroots community based organisations in the three Borough Council areas of – Causeway Coast & Glens, Mid & East Antrim and Antrim & Newtownabbey

Benefits of NACN Membership

  • Exclusive Members’ Resources – Access to a wealth of resources, guidance, model policies and practical tools in the members-only section of our website.

  • Funding Opportunities – Information on funding opportunities relevant to community and voluntary groups.

  • Group Development Support – Guidance on setting up a new group and supporting an existing group to grow and thrive.

  • Governance Advice – Help and guidance on the responsibilities involved in running a community or voluntary group.

  • Project Planning & Fundraising Support – Guidance on developing projects, action planning, fundraising and completing grant applications.

  • Access to NACN Small Grants – Opportunities to apply for funding through NACN’s small grants programmes, subject to the relevant criteria and availability.

  • Charity Registration & Reporting Support – Assistance with Charity Commission for Northern Ireland registration and annual reporting requirements.

  • Regular Member E-Bulletins – Keep up to date with news, funding, training, events and opportunities.

  • Networking & Learning – Invitations to networking events, workshops and opportunities to share experiences and learn from others.

  • A Stronger Collective Voice – Representation of the community and voluntary sector at local and regional levels.

  • Practical Resource Packs – Access to resource packs to support groups with particular topics, activities and areas of development.

Membership Fee: FREE for this year

Please complete the form below and click on Submit

Membership Form

Section 2: Eligibility Checklist

Do you have a governing document e.g. Constitution

Are you formally constituted

Are you a registered charity

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