Bolster Community

We are a practical, hands-on charity and social enterprise, working alongside individuals, families and communities. We help people get through and get ahead!

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

It was great to welcome employers, educators & partners to Newry for our An Droichead Employer Breakfast with St. Paul’ Bessbrook.

Together we’re supporting young people with Special Educational Needs to gain experience, confidence & pathways into work. 💙

#BolsterCommunity

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

Yesterday’s Discover & Connect at the INF Hall, Hilltown was filled with music, laughter, meaningful conversation & many support services. A true celebration of our senior community.
Thank you to all who made this event possible 💜
#BolsterCommunity #DiscoverAndConnect #Hilltown

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

Bolster Community is more than services. It’s people 💙

As we welcome a new year and new faces, meet the team & board behind the scenes. These Christmas moments capture the community, connection & care at our core 📸

#BolsterCommunity #Family #Ability #Seniors

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

To register for this event, go to https://t.co/7RdoHFUaTB ✨

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

We’re exhibiting at @showcaseireland
2026!🕯️ We’ll be at the RDS Dublin from 18–20 Jan, showcasing our beautiful Acorn candle range and connecting with buyers & stockists.
Looking forward to a great few days at Showcase 👋
#Showcase #IrishBusiness #AcornCandles #TradeShow

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

What a day at our Bolster Community Christmas Lunch 🥳 Creating connection & belonging through music, a gorgeous dinner from @CanalCourtHotel, dancing, laughter & even a visit from Santa 🎅✨

This is community support in action 💜

#BolsterCommunity #Community #Impact #Xmas

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

Thank you VHC for the generous offer of support, we admire your kindness & community spirit ❤️

[St.Colman's College, Newry @st_colmans]

Many thanks to CEO of @BolsterCom Mrs Jacinta Linden who visited Violet Hill on Friday to inform our S2 Year Group of their work.

Our boys will be helping raise money for Bolster’s valuable work in the lead up to Christmas

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

And we were delighted to showcase to the Minister what innovation with industry/ community & private sector looks like ! Thank you for making this wonderful pilot come to fruition!!

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has visited @BolsterCom in Newry to hear how the Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund is transforming opportunities for young people with SEN by opening doors into future careers with an apprenticeship.
➡️Read more: https://t.co/BlJrl3xrrY

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

@PutneyFleur Really sorry to hear this news Fleur, you were a breath of fresh air and really understood the issues & challenges behind the economics. Every success for the next stage Fleur, you will be a big loss to those most in need - 🫶

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

@arcni_teamTILII @arcni @InspireWBGroup @OrchardvilleNI @TriangleHousing @KilcregganHomes @arcnidirector So proud of Mathew, Bailey & Naomi

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

Please help shape a new family support strategy for Northern Ireland - if you deliver service or support to children or parents, please take a few minutes and complete the survey below ❤️

[Stats & Stories @stats_stories]

📢 Are you involved in delivering family support services in Northern Ireland? We want to hear from you! Please complete a short survey to share:
✅ Info on current services
✅ Views on the future direction of family support
👉 Survey here: https://t.co/J3alZ6pUVA

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

🛡️ ‘We must move beyond short-term planning… and better coordinate across statutory, voluntary & community sectors — with prevention as the long-term goal.’ We couldn't agree more Colm.
#PreventionMatters #EarlyHelp #SupportNotCrisis

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

So many invaluable insights shared at our #EverydayHeroes conference! Colm McCafferty (@SouthernHSCT) urged action on early intervention:
📊 ‘We need to shift the dial from reactionary services to early intervention. There’s a crystal-clear evidence base for that.’

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

We are over the moon that Dr. Bonnar was recognised through a public nomination process for being an outstanding “Healthcare hero”. Dr.Bonnar has supported community interventions in health for over 40 years - a true legend & unsung hero 👏

[Southern GP Federation Support Unit @southern_fsu]

🎉Congratulations to Dr Mary Bonnar from Marina Surgery, Newry & District GP Federation, on winning the ‘Healthcare Hero’ Award at the recent Bolster Community Everyday Heroes Conference! 👏✨
#BolsterCommunity #EverydayHeroes #HealthcareHero #EmpoweringGP

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

Delighted to have been able to contribute to the research & evaluation for dormant assets funding

[SQW @SQW_uk]

As part of our second interim evaluation report of the Dormant Assets NI Phase 1 Grant Programme, which was commissioned by the National Lottery Community Fund (@TNLComFund), a series of case studies on grant holders have been created to explore the impact and outcomes of the support.

For example, @BolsterCom is a charity and social enterprise based in #Newry and #Kilkeel, which secured £100,000 funding from the programme to diversify their income streams and strengthen their expertise in business development and marketing.

In the case study, staff at Bolster Community reveal how the opportunity to focus on sustainability and longer-term growth as a result of the Dormant Assets funding has had a transformational impact on their organisation. Indeed, generated income now accounts for over half of the organisation’s overall income, while previously this had been around 30%.

Read the full case study here 👇
https://t.co/LulaeEXh0t

#ThirdSector #voluntary #charities #socialenterprise #communitysector @thirdsector @NICVA @SocialEnt_UK @NCVO @CharityCommNI

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

“Human beings are born to grow towards the light..”
💡
The amazing @katrionaos tells us her emotional story in-person at our #Everydayheroes Conference 😊💜✨

Lots of tears & lots of laughs 💕😭

#BolsterCommunity #earlyintervention #bestsellingauthor #familysupport

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

“We are still awhile away from full inclusion in schools. The difference is good people pushing it…”

“Co-funding is the next level…”

“Collaboration is everything…”

“Listening to people on the ground about what they need.”

#EverydayHeroes #Housing #Education #Healthcare

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

So many moments to be captured… 💜😊✨

After our panel and local hero awards, we had a coffee break & some snaps. Those smiles say it all! 📸 We are very excited for our keynote speaker @katrionaos coming up soon! 🥳

#Everydayheroes #BolsterCommunity #20yrs #earlyintervention

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

Say hello to our panel!! 😊💜

“Most needs are complex, and there is a need for collaboration to meet the variety of needs out there… With people living longer, tackling isolation and loneliness is more important than ever.”

#collaboration #community #EverydayHeroes #Bolster

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

What a morning so far!! 💜

To quote our speaker, Kathryn Torney,

“We know how difficult life can be. We also know how wonderful it can be when someone steps into help…these everyday, local heroes make a real difference.. catching people before they fall.”

#EverydayHeroes