County Down Rural Community Network
Welcome to CDRCN. The network is a voluntary umbrella body set up and managed by community groups in County Down. We are committed to an inclusive future where all citizens actively participate in local life, helping each other to create a healthy, peaceful, vibrant & sustainable society.
”About
Learn about CDRCN’s mission to help our members, and a little of our history
”Our
Get an overview of the work we do in helping communities thrive across County Down
”Programmes”
Learn about our numerous community development and health programmes
”News
News of community events, funding, and networking opportunities
Village Catalyst Grant Programme
The Village Catalyst grant scheme is a partnership initiative between the Department for Communities (DfC), the Department for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF), and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE)....
Confidence & Assertiveness Course
Join Jill Gordon from Complete Mind Solutions for a 4 week workshop on Confidence and Assertiveness starting Tuesday 10th May at 7.30pm Via zoom. Sessions will explore Levels of self-confidence, negative past experiences, self-limiting beliefs, saboteurs and negative...
Become a Member
If you are involved in a community group in County Down, we could help you with all aspects of volunteering to improve your community. Learn about the benefits of CDRCN membership
Contact Us
The road to success for community projects can be a long one from dream to reality, but CDRCN is here to support groups with advice and assistance. If you are considering taking on a new project, get in touch to see if we can help
A voice for rural
CDRCN is part of the Rural Community Development Support Service