Third Sector Connect

Specialist support for the community & voluntary sector.

[Gavin Nelson @GavinNelson85]

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!

Great opportunity for someone with experience in programme/project management, funding applications, training delivery, stakeholder engagement and strategic support.

Full job description available on request, email [email protected]

[NI Football League @OfficialNIFL]

She wore 💙

Club Community Initiative of the Year.

@dunloy1 🤝 @BallymenaUnited

[Gavin Nelson @GavinNelson85]

We @3rdSectorNI were delighted to sponsor the Club Initiative of the Year award at the @OfficialNIFL awards.

Congratulations to @BallymenaUnited on a well-deserved win.

[Ballymena United FC @BallymenaUnited]

🏆 Ballymena United's Sky Blue Ribbon campaign has been shortlisted for 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 (sponsored by @3rdSectorNI) at this year's @OfficialNIFL Football Awards.

The campaign has captured the hearts of the wider community through fundraising activities in memory of the late Lydia Ross. 🎗️

The winner of the award will be announced on Saturday 11 April at the 2026 NIFL Football Awards.

[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

Delighted to be sponsoring this @OfficialNIFL Award!

Good luck to all clubs!

[NI Football League @OfficialNIFL]

✨ 𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗟 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 ✨

Club Community Initiative of the Year - sponsored by @3rdSectorNI 🏆

This award highlights a NIFL club that is fully immersed in their community, making an impact in the local area.

[Gavin Nelson @GavinNelson85]

We’re hiring through Job Start if you know anyone who wants to work with sports clubs, community groups and charities:

https://t.co/suTe0REIzO

[Gavin Nelson @GavinNelson85]

We’re launching a new FREE programme for groups in Causeway Coast and Glens.

We’re launching it in Ballymoney and the evening will include a FREE funding workshop for community groups/ sports clubs.

You can register here- https://t.co/dkeaygG389

[Gavin Nelson @GavinNelson85]

🚨 Free Funding News for Charities, Councils, Sports Organisations and Community Organisations 🚨

Sign up here- https://t.co/NhHKJmaC2f

[Gavin Nelson @GavinNelson85]

We’ve ( @3rdSectorNI ) launched a FREE newsletter for charities, sports clubs, community groups, NGBs & social enterprises in NI.

Get updates on funding, training, strategy & impact.

Sign up here- https://t.co/NhHKJmaC2f

[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

We were delighted to have worked on 2 of the 15 successful projects.

Can’t wait to see the impact of the @Alternatives_RJ & @riofoundation projects!

[SEUPB @SEUPB]

More than €34m of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to 15 projects which will transcend boundaries and support continued peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The aim of these projects will be to build and sustain relationships between 116 organisations, and more than 50,000 people from all communities, across a wide range of sectors.
Read more: https://t.co/Xb7Zan5ZaU

[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

We’re delighted to be sponsoring this category at the @OfficialNIFL Awards!

[NI Football League @OfficialNIFL]

✨ 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 ✨

Club Community Initiative of the Year - sponsored by Third Sector Connect 🏆

This award highlights a NIFL club that is fully immersed in their community.

ℹ️ All the details: https://t.co/kwjy6Bk7Hp

[Gavin Nelson @GavinNelson85]

Thank you to everyone who attended our Townhall Session at @NewryCityAFC last night. It was great to see such strong community interest and enthusiasm as we discussed the club’s ambitious plans for the development of the Showgrounds.

[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

Looking great @DtownCeltic !

[Draperstown Celtic @DtownCeltic]

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[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

We were delighted to support @DtownCeltic to access the funding for their new 3G pitch which will support the club and wider community.

Contact us to hear how we can support your club or NGB with accessing funding, creating a club development plan or delivering training courses.

[Draperstown Celtic @DtownCeltic]

A few more progress pics from Cahore.

All donations greatly accepted, no donation is too small.

Please donate at https://t.co/KTjHuiKckr

[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

It was a pleasure collaborating with the Council to complete the application and achieve this fantastic outcome.

If your organisation needs support with funding applications, including PEACEPLUS, don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected]

[Causeway Council @CausewayCouncil]

Council's PEACEPLUS Partnership has successfully secured £6.1m funding through the Co-Designed Local Action Plan.

The Plan will cover 23 projects, of which 21 will go to public tender.

Find out more: https://t.co/tutwb72VlU

#PEACEPLUS

[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

▶️ Funding Alert 🚨

Ards and North Down Borough Council has opened its annual funding scheme for local constituted voluntary and community groups today.

Contact us if we can support your organisation.

https://t.co/abtRwZQ6Ma

[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

⚽️Funding opportunity for sports clubs and community groups in NMD🏉

The NMDDC financial assistance programme is now open.

Message us if you would like support with applying.

[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

He is always on hand if we need to run anything past him or have any queries.
We would recommend this company to any organisation looking to go to the next level."-Paul McCallion, Chairman, Draperstown Celtic Football Club.

Message us if we can help your club/ NGB.

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[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

⭐️Thanks to @DtownCeltic for the kind words⭐️

"Our club have been working with Third Sector Connect for over a year now and have found it very beneficial.

They have helped us with various aspects of running our club including funding applications, governance and finance.

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[Third Sector Connect @3rdSectorNI]

They are very knowledgeable having experience in many different corporate functions and we have been successful in several funding opportunities. Our contact, Gavin, is excellent. He is very approachable and proactive with us.

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