Supported Projects

The Wave Project

The Wave project NI helps young people across the country through Surf Therapy. Through 6 weeks of surf sessions young people improve their physical and emotional well being, to boost their confidence and self-worth and alleviate anxiety and stress. KGT has allowed more than 10 young people to take part and looks forward to working together in the future. 

Liquid Therapy

The KGT has allowed Liquid Therapy, a not-for-profit organisation, to provide surfing lessons for young people with additional needs. The donation has also allowed for specialised equipment allowing LT to work with those with more severe physical needs – making a huge and positive impact on these young peoples lives.

Castlederg GAA

Castlederg GAA are committed to offering the best possible experience for the staff, their players and their spectators as well as the growth of all aspects of the GAA. The KGT has allowed them to make a downpayment on a new stand. This has released other funds for coaching and development, key to the clubs success.

Books being delivered to Nursing Homes in Castlederg

Sion Mills/Strabane

In Sion Mills two projects providing meals to the most vulnerable were identified. A co-operation between the Hidden Pearl Restaurant and The Sion Mills Community Forum delivered 9,600 meals over a 6-week period. There were a number of volunteers involved in this venture and the areas covered included Sion Mills, the Glebe, Clady, Victoria and Douglas Bridges.

A similar project was funded in Castlederg with dinners cooked and delivered in co-operation with the Red Pepper Restaurant. Food packages were also distributed in the Aghayaran area and community projects in the Castlederg area were also funded, one of which delivered a befriending daily service to those living alone.

“Strabane Together Against Covid-19” brought community workers, groups, local charities and volunteers together in a joint initiative in the town of Strabane. A number of different ventures were funded within this umbrella organization including the purchase of PPE for nursing home staff and carers. A donation was made to Strabane Community Project. Supplies were purchased over this period for food parcels and the Food Bank.

Strabane District caring Services

Electronic Tablets Distributed

In total the Trust donated over 100 electronic tablets to hospitals and the community with 40 donated to nine care homes, 10 donated to the hospital and over 50 donated to a variety of community groups.

These were particularly utilised for communication between the sick and elderly and their families and to enable the most vulnerable to be able to stay connected, supporting their emotional and holistic well-being. The distribution of these tablets mirrors a project initiated in England by our sister charity the PFC Trust.

Portrush

Reach Portrush received funding for the provision of food parcels. More than ten volunteers prepared and delivered around 80 parcels weekly. This group also received four electronic tablets. They were particularly busy throughout the Covid-19 crisis supporting those people who were isolated.

Belfast

In Belfast the Shankill Women’s Centre received tablets allowing young women supported by the project could continue their school work and keep in touch with friends and family. Staff at the centre were also supplied with much needed laptops to replace slower legacy equipment.

Surfing Therapy

Liquid Therapy and The Wave Project both received funding to support their use of surfing as a therapy, primarily for children. The projects have produced outstanding results in helping improve the lives of young people, the Trust made donations to both organisations.

Teddy bears Picnic

One of the final events funded by the trust was scheduled for the end of September, the Teddy Bear’s Picnic in Strabane. This is targeted at the younger children ensuring that their needs are not overlooked during this time and that they can still have fun!!