Become a member group

At the Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, staff are on hand to help support, advise, and guide you and your organisation as you begin the process of establishing a new group.

Why not become an affiliated member of the Greater Shantallow Area Partnership. In return we will provide you with a full 'wrap around' support package including...

Governance & Charitable Status

GSAP can offer information and practical support on a wide range of matters from developing a constitution, setting up a bank account and accessing insurance cover to charity registration and dealing with governance issues on the board. For further information on Good_Governance__Charitable_Status.docx

Training & Skills Enhancement

GSAP can provide a wide range of training for community/voluntary groups from half day events to bespoke training packages, tailored to meet the needs of your own group. We can provide support either in a group setting or on a one-to-one basis.

Fundraising Support

GSAP offer help and practical support on all aspects of your fundraising needs such as assistance with sponsorship/donations to completing funding applications and submitting tenders. For further information on GSAP Fundraising_Advice.docx

Human Resource Management

GSAP offer information and practical support on a wide range of matters relating to managing people from developing job descriptions, job application forms and staff handbooks to developing and managing service level agreements, volunteer agreements etc...

Provision of Resources

GSAP can provide local community/voluntary groups with a range of resources such as projector/screen, printing facilities and space to run meetings/activities. For further information on GSAP_RESOURCES.docx

Access NI Checks

GSAP is an ACCESSNI Umbrella organisation which can support groups to complete standard and enhanced checks to Access (NI) for existing and new staff members and volunteers. For further information on GSAP_AccessNI_Checks.docx

GSAP Newsletter

GSAP newsletter is a regular email bulletin providing up to date information of particular interest to the community/voluntary sector. See below a range of GSAP newsletters:

April 2018 Edition-GSAP_Newsletter_Apr18.pdf

February 2018 Edition-GSAP_Newsletter_Feb18.pdf

December 2017 Edition- GSAP_Newsletter_December_2017.pdf

October 2017 Edition - GSAP_Newsletter_Oct17.pdf GSAP_Newsletter_Apr18.pdf

September 2017 Edition -GSAP_Newsletter_Sept17.pdf

June 2017 Edition - GSAP_Newsletter_June17.pdf

April 2017 Edition -GSAP_Newsletter_Apr17.pdf

March 2017 Edition - GSAP_Newsletter_Mar17.pdf

Community Consultations

GSAP can help support your group is all aspects of consultation from developing individual/household surveys, letters and posters, to helping you organise and facilitate public meetings and focus groups.

Next Steps...

If your group / organisation / charity would be interested in becoming an affiliated member of the Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, and avail of the wide range of services detailed above, why not complete our affiliated membership form - AFFILIATED_MEMBERSHIP_APPLICATION_FORM.pdf and return to our office at Northside Village Centre or return by email to Lorraine at [email protected]

You can also contact our office and speak to either Lorraine or Mary on 71 358787.

Getting Started...

In order to get you started on your journey to establishing a new group we have included a sample constitution template that you can use, amend and tailor to the individual needs of your group. Once completed why not call into our office at Northside where staff will be more than happy to review with you - DRAFT_CONSTITUTION.pdf

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Due to the huge demand we have decided to run a 6 week creative mindfulness workshop for kids age 5-8 years. Beginning this Saturday 19th September at 12.00 noon until 1.00pm BOOKING IS ESENTIAL and places are limited.

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This week, Friday Focus met the inspirational young Browne family from Shantallow.
Greater Shantallow Area People

Each week we will be spending time with members of our Shantallow Community, and getting to know their truly inspirational stories. Kicking off our new feature is Teresa O’Neill, known to us as one of Derry’s leading Zumba instructors, qualifying at the age of 40. Teresa is married with 6 children and 4 grandchildren and enjoys dancing, fitness and socialising with her friends. She is from Shantallow and an ex-pupil of St Brigid's Primary and St Brigid's High School.
Friday Focus - Aileen Mellon

This week Friday Focus meets Aileen Mellon, Co-ordinator from Off the Streets Youth initiative, Derry.
Big Congratulations to GSAP ASPIRE Co-ordinator ' Pat Carlin'

GSAP's Pat Carlin honoured at the Foyle Centennial Women’s Award Ceremony
Talking To Our Babies Muddy Puddle Event!

Talking To Our Babies Family Fun Muddy Puddle Event! Saturday 24th March 2018
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If you see her always remember to social distance
Sad Day for the community sector in Shantallow

We all wish Jennifer Griffith & Kiera Sheehan the very best as they move on to new careers in Liverpool & Letterkenny. Two fantastic ladies who gave their all to support children, young people and families in our community.
The lovely Pat Carlin's 65th Birthday at GSAP

Pat Carlin, GSAP's 'Aspire Project Co-ordinator' celebrates her 65th Birthday today. Everyone at GSAP wish her a Big Happy Birthday and hope she has a lovely day celebrating. Amazing lady and we are all so fortunate to have her as a friend and colleague.
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