The CVS organisations play a key role in improving the quality of life in the Borough.
The panel has a role in connecting Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprise (CVSE) organisations from across the borough and ensuring the sector has a strong voice on the Partnership.
Be part of ABC Community and Voluntary Sector Panel
Are you part of the community, voluntary and social enterprise sector? Do you want to have greater say on decisions that affect you, your community and your area? We are seeking expressions of interest to join the panel. Watch below as our Chair Geraldine and Vice Chair Donna shares the importance of having a collective voice and why you should join the panel too.
The role and purpose of the Community and Voluntary Sector Panel (CVSP) is to;
Ensure the voice of the Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprise Sector is represented in community planning, by;
Participation in decision-making processes
Strengthening the capacity of the CVSE Sector around the key issues of inequality and disadvantage
Promoting and sharing good practice from within the CVSE
Promote ongoing Community Engagement, by;
Promoting the active participation of underrepresented groups
Advocating to ensure the voices of those who are seldom heard, are sought and considered
Support the development of Cross-sectoral Relationships and improved Partnership working, by;
Facilitating effective communications and information sharing between CVSE sector and with other sectors
Encouraging collaboration between CVSE networks with CP partners and other sectors around agreed community planning actions.
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ABC Community Planning Steering Group
A steering group of up to ten members has responsibility for planning and taking forward actions on behalf of the panel and ensuring the panel meets its three objectives.
Do you want to help shape decisions that affect you and your community?
Expressions of Interest are now open for the ABC Community Planning Steering Group. This is your chance to help ensure the voice of the community, voluntary and social enterprise sector is heard and represented on key issues including mental health and wellbeing, tackling poverty and inequality, place and locality planning and environmental sustainability.
Expressions of Interest close at midnight on 21 September 2026. To apply, you must be a member of the Community and Voluntary Sector Panel. If you’re not already a member, you can join at any time.
For further information on the Steering Group Expression of Interest please contact a member of the Community Planning Team.
ABC Community Planning Steering Group Members
Geraldine Lawless, Millennium Court (CVSP Chair),
Donna Stewart, C&B Volunteer Bureau (CVSP Vice Chair),
Brendan McPartlin, Jesuits in Ireland,
Chris Leech, Craigavon Area Foodbank,
Joanne Curran, Armagh Rural Transport,
Laura Wylie, Links Counselling,
Martin O’Neill, Little Dragons Martial Arts Group Clann Eireann Youth Club Lurgan,
Martin Stevenson, Salvation Army,
Seamus McCabe, PIPS Hope and Support,
Terri Carvill, TADA Rural Support Network,
How to get involved
To find out more about the Community and Voluntary Sector Panel, please contact a member of the Steering Group or get in touch with the Community Planning Team.
Community Planning Team
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Old Technical School Building
Banbridge
Co. Down
BT32 3JY
For more information on the Community & Voluntary Sector Panel, please contact
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