Welcome to Omagh Forum
Formed in 1989, Omagh Forum actively supports communities to help themselves through valuing civic participation and volunteering as vital building blocks in the community.
Membership is open to all rural community/voluntary organisations and individuals that engage in charitable activities, which help to relieve poverty, advance education and improve the quality of life for local people in their communities. The focus of our work includes promoting sustainable rural community development, networking, advocating, capacity building and good relations.
Omagh Forum aims to serve rurally based groups and individuals in the community and voluntary sector by promoting sustainability and the development of relevant projects; so that the groups can gain a good understanding of the network process thereby increasing cooperation and participation within and between groups.
Omagh Forum is funded by DAERA through the Local Rural Community Development Service for the Fermanagh and Omagh District.
Community Development Support to identify and target the most vulnerable/disadvantaged in rural society and support community engagement—we can help with governance advice, Charity Commission registration and reporting, training, funding advice and much more.
Assisting community engagement with Councils in the development and implementation of Community Plans.
Support for rural villages in moving towards economic and social sustainability.
The Forum is a networking organisation owned by local communities providing practical support and guidance to local community groups, responding to issues of concern and representing and acting upon the views of the community.
Objectives
• Build the capacity of rural communities
• Stimulate community development activity in areas of low community infrastructure
• Promote, support and increase voluntary activity
• Encourage and promote networking activities
• Promote social inclusion and good relations
Staff & Board
Rural Development Programme
Partner Links
Hunters Hill Community Fund 2024-25 Now Open
Hunters Hill Community Fund 2024-25 The fund is currently open to receive applications. In order to apply to the fund applicants must return a completed application form and supporting documentation by email to Omagh Forum by the deadline of 12 noon on 23rd...
Omagh Healthy Living Network – Social Prescribing Link Worker
Omagh Forum for Rural Associations has a vacancy for a Omagh Healthy Living Network Social Prescribing Link Worker The Social Prescribing Link Worker will work closely with Community Partners, GP Practices and other healthcare professionals,...
Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme 2024/2025….. Now Open
Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme 2024/2025 Omagh Forum for Rural Associations are delighted to let you know that the Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme 2024/2025 is now open for applications, closing at noon on Monday 8th July 2024. This...
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Tel: 028 8225 1559