About Us
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The Speedwell Trust is a voluntary project based in Parkanaur Forest near Dungannon. This project was created in 1991 to bring Catholic and Protestant primary school children together through curriculum based programmes.
At Speedwell children work in mixed groups, participating in both environmental and community relations programmes. We also offer teachers and parents from both communities the opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and extend their knowledge. |
Mission Statement
‘ Speedwell exists to encourage children to respect themselves, each other and the world we share. ‘
- To deliver a range of community relations and environmental awareness
programmes to primary school children - To develop and extend the range of programmes being delivered
- To network and develop strategic partnerships with other groups and organisations
- To build the capacity and sustainability of the organisation
Speedwell Ethos
At Speedwell we believe it is important to give children the opportunity to learn about each other’s traditions, understand and respect their differences and recognise and value what they hold in common. We want school communities to view it as normal to cross inter cultural barriers. Through their experiences of working together on these programmes we hope children and teachers will develop a vision of a shared future where everyone is equally valued.
Speedwell Staff
We have an experienced, well qualified and committed staff who have built up a solid relationship with local schools and can deliver quality community relations’ and environmental programmes.
Speedwell Funders
Speedwell obtains funding from a variety of sources to fulfill its mission. These include the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, the ‘Friends of Speedwell’ network, SSF, the Australian Ireland Fund and the Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council.