Ancre Somme Association Charity Receives £19,902 Grant for Brownlow Courtyard Initiative

ASAADMIN • August 22, 2025

The Ancre Somme Association charity is delighted to announce that it has received a grant of £19,902 from The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland to support its Brownlow Courtyard Initiative.

This generous funding will enable the charity to create a vibrant community hub at the heart of Brownlow House. The new hub will feature a communal kitchen, dedicated counselling and learning suites, and a flexible space designed to be used by a variety of local groups and organisations. The aim is to foster connection, learning, and wellbeing within the community.

Lexi Davidson, Community Development Officer at Ancre Somme Association Charity, commented:

"The charity is currently working on its five year strategic plan. This funding could not have come at a better time as it will help ensure that we meet the charity's aims and objectives."

In addition to the support from The National Lottery Community Fund, the charity would also like to extend its sincere thanks to the Ulster-Scots Community Network, who provided invaluable guidance throughout the application process, and to the trustees of Brownlow House for their ongoing support.

The Ancre Somme Association looks forward to welcoming the community into the new hub and continuing its mission to support and enrich local lives.

The individuals featured in the photograph, from left to right, are Lexi Davidson, ASA Community Development Officer; Charles Neville, Development Officer, Ulster-Scots Community Network; Mark Jameson, ASA Chairman; and Gillian Bleakney, ASA Treasurer.

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