Our Services

• A counselling service for individuals and families

• Support for women and children through the Women’s Group & Kidz GAP

• "Neighbours in Need" Christmas hamper project

• “Moving Beyond Violence” work with ex-combatants

• Interface work with Short Strand, including joint community forums

• Oral history and storytelling work with older adults

Who we are

• Vision

East Belfast Mission is committed to a community development approach to work with the community and we network with a wide range of local community groups in order to better carry out our work for the people of Inner East Belfast. Our Community Engagement work seeks to build bridges into the community by establishing relationships with community organisations and individuals who are vulnerable, and by developing programmes and services for families.

• History

Ways to Get Involved

• Kidz GAP (Kids, Guardians, and Parents)

 Kidz GAP is a group for parents/guardians and toddlers to get together and share support. Featuring stories, games, crafts, toys, and snacks, this energetic group has been running at East Belfast Mission for the past eight years. The support found here is strong and our vision is to offer life skills training to parents while running creative, fun sessions for the children. Regular outings and sessions take place allowing strong friendships to develop. 

 • Women's Group 

The Women’s Group at East Belfast Mission began when mums from Kidz GAP decided they wanted some space where they could talk about issues important to them as women. . . without kids in tow! The Women’s Group has gone from strength to strength over the past six years and now includes women of all ages and stages in life. From cups to tea, to day-trips, to a special project called "Prods, Prams, and Patrick," the Women’s Group has combined fun and friendship with challenging new opportunities for learning.

• "In Our Shoes" Oral history and reminiscence project

This monthly event is for older members of the community who are keen to explore their own personal history and the history of the community. Each month we explore a different topic, with the help of guest speakers and creative activities.