Red banner displaying The King’s Trust logo and the text “The King’s Trust Newsletter – Northern Ireland, June 2026.
The King’s Trust have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.
Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.
Teal-coloured graphic titled “For Your Information (FYI) – Contents, June 2026: Issue 31.” At the top are logos for Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The main body lists sections of the newsletter: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.
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If you would like to contribute upcoming consultations, training, articles, or events that practitioners from the community, voluntary or statutory sectors within the Western Trust will find useful please contact:
Dr Priscilla Magee – Mobile 07880723076 priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net
Promotional poster for “Take 500+” market stall showcase events. Headline reads “Your community, your voice, your choice.” The poster invites people to vote for favourite community projects to receive up to £1000. Event dates and locations are listed: South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon – Saturday 30 May, 10.00am–2.00pm; Banbridge Leisure Centre – Saturday 6 June, 10.00am–2.00pm; Armagh City Hotel – Saturday 13 June, 10.00am–2.00pm. Illustration shows several people around information stands and a hand holding a smartphone displaying a voting screen. Text at the bottom encourages attendance and provides the website armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/take500plus.
We have received 169 applications from community groups across the borough for this year’s round of funding, making it one of our most exciting yet! Now in its fifth year, the project continues to go from strength to strength, delivering real and lasting benefits for local residents.
Community groups from every corner of the borough have put forward inspiring ideas to improve their areas – from activities and initiatives to projects that bring people together. Each successful group could receive up to £1,000 to bring their idea to life.
And now it’s over to you!
There are three exciting Market Stall events taking place, where each applicant will showcase their idea and how it can benefit their community. All you (the public) have to do, is come along to an event, have a look at all the different ideas and vote for your favourites!
These events will be a fun day for all the family to enjoy, with lots of great activities for the children, spot prizes, and teas and coffees on hand while you check out all of the amazing community ideas!
The events:
All updates can be found on the Community Planning Section of our website by following the link:
Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.
Mindset is a mental health and emotional wellbeing programme, offered to young people and adults.
Funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA), offered to groups of both young people (aged 14+) and adults. The programme is delivered in all Trust Areas across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings.
Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book
Welcome to Issue 166 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).
Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.
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This is the first of 3 special editions to promote upcoming summer activities for children and young people in the Southern Area. You will see a call for submissions on Page 4 and we are very keen to also take ideas for no / low cost activities that families can do over the summer months with their children.
It is Mental Health Awareness Week, so you will also find, in this edition, a wide range of resources, advice & support for your mental health and wellbeing. Please share this information widely with children, young people & families who might benefit from receiving it.
Locality Development Team, Southern Area
