About the Network

Helping communities to help themselves
	About the Network
	Background
	Strabane Community Network was established in 1993 with the support and encouragement of Strabane District Council and Rural Community Network to represent community and voluntary groups from across the area. Now known as Strabane and District Community Network, we are one of twelve support Networks covering rural Northern Ireland.
	Funding
	Since 1997 the Network has been funded by the EU Special Support Programme for Peace and Reconciliation through Rural Community Network with support from Strabane District Council and the balance being raised by ourselves. The Network, in conjunction with 11 other Rural Support Networks has received core funding from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to enable it to continue to support it's members until June 2008.
	Services Offered
	Office servies including: Faxing, Photocopying, e-mail & internet searches. Funderfinder database. Resources available include: Overhead projector and screen, flip charts, display boards and LCD projector available to member groups. Training room available for group use.
	Staff
	The Network currently employs staff for it's core work: Brian O'Brien - Network Development Officer (Job Share) Brenda Morris - Network Development Officer (Job Share) / Admin Officer Eamonn Duffy - Community Development Co-ordinator (SRCDI) Eileen Robinson - Part-time Network Admin Officer Brenda Devlin - Community Funding Support Officer Melissa Duffy - Part-time Admin Assistant