Bolster Community is a charity and social enterprise based in Newry (& Kilkeel) that provides extensive family and community support services for individuals and families across the Southern Trust. We’re a practical, hands-on charity that works alongside individuals, families and communities to help them get through and get ahead.
Since 2004, we’ve had the privilege of helping countless individuals reach their full potential. From early years right through to later years, we support and strengthen people facing life’s tough challenges. Bolster Community (previously known as SPACE NI), has grown from a small campaigning organisation in Warrenpoint to a key third-sector agency providing services, support, training and leadership on community development, resilience and well-being.
Our services are centred around supporting three categories – Family, Ability and Seniors.
Our Family Support Services provides practical and therapeutic support and a range of evidence-based programmes for parents and children. As coordinator of the Newry and Mourne Family Support Hub, we help find solutions for families facing physical and mental health problems, family breakdown, parenting difficulties, financial problems and social and rural isolation.
Our Ability services are dedicated to supporting children and young adults of mixed ability to help them reach for the stars. We are especially proud of our Social Enterprise Acorn, which allows us to provide meaningful opportunities for our young adults of mixed ability. All our Acorn products are lovingly hand-crafted right here at Bolster Community and the proceeds go back into supporting our vital work in the community.
Signposting and practical support to older members of the community are delivered through our Seniors services. Clover Club is a social group which brings seniors together to connect and catch up. Home2Hospital, a volunteer driver service for those over 60 that live in rural Mournes and Slieve Gullion, is a lifeline to many who otherwise would struggle to get to their out of area hospital appointments. Our Social Kitchen Starbites 57 supports Housing Executive tenants maintain their tenancies, helping them stay connected and supported.
If you would like to enquire about any of our services, please contact us on 028 3083 5764 (Mon-Fri. 9am to 5pm).
