The Koram Centre

05/11/2025

Many thanks to the Strabane Brass Band for thinking of us for their upcoming fundraiser on the 8th November. Donations will be used to support our work to continue to deliver services to those experiencing emotional health & wellbeing issues.

We appreciate the support

🎺✨ An Evening of Brass, Harmony & Hope! ✨🎺

Join us for a spectacular night of music with special guests – the Dublin Concert Band! 🎶

📅 Saturday, 8th November
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Holy Cross College, Strabane

🎟️ Free admission with ticket!
Tickets available from any band member.
A retiring collection will be held in aid of The Koram Centre, Strabane 💛

Let’s come together for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and hope! 🌟

05/11/2025

Upcoming Programme - Max Meditation Programme

We are please to announce our upcoming Max Meditation Programme

This FREE programme will introduce participants to meditation techniques, helping them to increase knowledge and skills to help them relax (body & mind), reducing stress and improving overall health and well being.

Programme Details:

Date: Dates: 24th November - 15 December (4 weeks)
Time: 7.00-8.30pm
Location: Training Room, Koram Centre

This programme will be delivered by Liz Stevenson, an experienced complementary therapist and meditation practitioner.

If you would like to take part, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181 to register.

This programme is being delivered as part of the Connecting with Others & Our Past Project. A project supported by PEACEPLUS a Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)

30/10/2025

Rory Carlin Memorial Fund Project - Holy Cross College

Over recent weeks we have continued our engagement with Year 9 pupils at Holy Cross College. Pupils have been learning more about legal and illegal substances, the different types of drugs and their effects on our emotional health & wellbeing.

This programme is being delivered as part of the Rory Carlin Memorial Fund Project

Many thanks to everyone taking part and to Holy Cross College for their continued partnership

28/10/2025

Empowering Change Project - National Lottery Community Fund

We are pleased to share some positive funding news.

The Koram Centre have been successful in their recent application to the National Lottery Community Fund to support the Empowering Change Project

The total award of £499,950 over the next 5 years will allow us to continue to support local people address emotional health & wellbeing issues by building on their strengths and forming positive connections with others.

Funding will also be used to meet staff salary and overhead costs.

Services to be delivered as part of the project will including counselling, interventions for children & young people, support groups as well as a range of social support activities.

A huge thanks to everyone at the National Lottery Community Fund for their continued support and to lottery players who make it all possible.

Thanks also to everyone who contributed to the application.

27/10/2025

Thank you - Fundraising

A huge thank you to the Thirsty Filly for their sponsored daily 5k challenge, taking place in October, with funds being donated to the Koram Centre.

Many thanks for thinking of us. We appreciate the support.

All funds raised will be used by the Koram Centre to continue to deliver services to support those with emotional health & wellbeing issues.

17/10/2025

Women Together Group - 24th October 2024

Please see attached details of our next Women Together Support

This group meet on a monthly basis on a drop in basis and is an opportunity to connect with others in a supportive space to share common experiences and develop skills to improve emotional health & wellbeing.

The next meeting will take place on Friday 24th October (10.00am - 11.30am) were participants will explore the topic of Practising Gratitude.

Please note that the group is supported by an accredited counsellor.

If you would like to attend, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181.

We look forward to seeing to then.

17/10/2025

Rory Carlin Memorial Fund Project - Holy Cross College

As part of the on-going work of the Rory Carlin Memorial Fund Project, we will be delivering workshops to year 9 pupils at Holy Cross College.

These 6 week programme will cover issues around Understanding Emotional Wellbeing & Substance Misuse

Week 1 began with looking at emotional wellbeing. Students learned about what emotional wellbeing is, the importance of recognising our emotions, what anxiety is and how it affects us

Many thanks to everyone who will take part. We hope you find it interesting and useful. Many thanks also to Holy Cross College for their continued partnership and support

17/10/2025