A new Collective which brings together the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and health service in Northern Ireland will help transform healthcare, by jointly addressing challenges and opportunities by sharing expertise, assets and resources.

Network and anchor organisations across Northern Ireland are receiving funding to allow them to provide better support and build the capacity of small community groups. The investment of £3,551,950 is being made to 25 network and anchor organisations through Dormant Assets funding which is being delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund with the Department of Finance.

Caerphilly organisation receives £63,300 to continue to provide a ‘toy bank’ that reuses and donates used toys to people in need.