Among the 12 groups making successful bids were the Derry Children's Commission, Focus on Family, NIPPA - The Early Years Organisation, Northern Ireland Mother and Baby Action, and the Parents' Advice Centre.
The Derry Children's Commission, which campaigns to air the views of children, particularly the disadvantaged, the disabled and those from ethnic minorities, was awarded 113,000. Its director, Clionagh Boyle, said, 'We are really delighted with this award. It shows there is a shared commitment to valuing the rights of children.'
Pip Jaffa, chief executive of the Parents' Advice Centre, said the Pounds 116,500 it received from the Community Fund would enable it to launch a free advice line so parents and young people could access confidential advice on issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, drugs and divorce.
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