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A previous Sticky Fingers project - A Troll sits outside Sticky Fingers HQ in Edward Street, Newry. Photograph: Columba O'Hare
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Newry's Sticky Fingers Arts has been awarded a £66,500 grant from the Dormant Accounts Fund NI.

They are one of 15 projects receiving grants totalling £1,303,790 to secure their long-term future.  

The Dormant Accounts Fund NI, delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund in conjunction with the Department of Finance, is supporting the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to be more resilient and prepared for the future.  

Sticky Fingers Arts is using the funding to expand the use of their Imaginarium centre to create a sustainable income stream and strengthen their organisation. Over one year the project will create more flexible spaces for workshops, events and programming to attract new clients and groups who can rent out the space. This will help the venue to become a creative community hub and generate income.   

Since the programme opened in January 2021, the Dormant Accounts Fund for Northern Ireland has awarded £6,883,194 to 73 organisations including arts, sports, charities and community-based organisations with the money being used to help build long-term sustainability. 

Paul Sweeney, The National Lottery Community Fund’s NI Chair, said: “The Dormant Accounts Fund NI has been open for applications for one year now, and we continue to be impressed by the range of organisations applying for funding, looking beyond their day-to-day operational role to plan their long-term future and sustainability. 

“Dormant Accounts money continues to make a significant difference in building resilience in non-for-profit organisations addressing social and economic need in our local communities.” 

Dormant accounts are UK bank and building society accounts that have been untouched for 15 or more years, where customers who own the accounts cannot be traced. As part of this first phase of Dormant Accounts Fund NI support, organisations can apply for up to £100,000 as part of a flexible and responsive grant programme.  

For more information on Dormant Accounts Fund NI visit: WWW.TNLCOMMUNITYFUND.ORG.UK

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