Funding is available to community organisations working in partnership with community pharmacists on projects and initiatives that address local health and social wellbeing needs across Northern Ireland.

The Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP) is a joint venture between the Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) and the Health and Social Care Board with strategic direction offered by a multi-agency Steering Group. The programme works towards:

Enabling project participants to reach their full potential.
Promoting the role of community pharmacies in public health advocacy.
Supporting community partners to address and recognise health inequalities in their community.
Increasing social capital to build connected and engaged communities.

Both of the programme's grant streams are currently open to applications from community organisations working in partnership with community pharmacists:

Level 1 - for groups interested in developing ideas and a community pharmacy partnership. Grants of up to £2,500 will be awarded for projects lasting up to six months.

Level 2 - for groups seeking to develop a community pharmacy partnership that will address a range of locally identified health and well-being needs. Grants of up to £12,000 will be awarded for projects lasting approximately one year.

Participants must be key in the planning, delivery and evaluation of initiatives. The closing date for submissions depends on the level of funding being sought:

The deadline for Level 1 applications is 27 February 2025, and the deadline for Level 2 applications is 20 March 2025.

For more information, please visit Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership Programme | Community Development and Health Network