About Me
Roe Valley Residents Association (RVRA) is a community-led organisation based in Limavady, working to improve the quality of life for residents across the Roe Valley area. The Association supports local people through a range of social, educational and wellbeing initiatives designed to reduce isolation, strengthen community cohesion and promote inclusion. RVRA delivers programmes and activities for children, young people, families and older residents, including community events, capacity-building workshops and practical support initiatives that respond to identified local need.
The organisation works in partnership with statutory agencies, local groups and volunteers to ensure that services are accessible, responsive and reflective of community priorities. Through its work, RVRA aims to empower residents, build local skills and confidence, and create a safer, more connected neighbourhood. Its focus is on sustainable community development, ensuring that local facilities, opportunities and resources benefit those who live in the Roe Valley area.
My own 17 years of community development experience have shaped and strengthened this work, building trusted relationships, cross-sector partnerships and strategic insight that have naturally led to my involvement in the PEACEPLUS Programme, where I continue to advocate for inclusive, sustainable community investment.
Role in PEACEPLUS
As a Social Partner within the PEACEPLUS Programme, I wanted to play a key role in representing grassroots community interests and ensuring that local voices informed programme design and delivery. My on-the-ground knowledge of community need, particularly in areas experiencing social disadvantage, division or limited access to opportunity was able to be communicated. My role now will include supporting engagement and encouraging participation from underrepresented groups.
Through PEACEPLUS, I hope to see meaningful and sustained investment that delivers measurable social impact and leaves a lasting legacy across all our local communities. This includes strengthened community relations, increased capacity within the voluntary sector, improved shared spaces, and long-term opportunities for collaboration. Ultimately, I want the programme to create safer, more connected and resilient communities where positive relationships continue well beyond the lifetime of the funding.