EOI Peaceplus - Environment for All 2.6

Peaceplus Expression of Interest - Environment for All

Repair Skills, Supporting Community Gardens, and Greener Towns and Villages.
Expression of Interest – Environment for All PEACEPLUS Programme
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from community and voluntary groups, schools, and other eligible organisations to gather information on interest in potential activity under the Environment for All PEACEPLUS Programme.

This Expression of Interest is for information-gathering purposes only and will be used to inform future programme planning, design, and prioritisation. It does not constitute a funding application and does not represent a commitment by the Council to fund or deliver activity.

This EOI has been informed by community consultation, which identified strong interest in practical, community-led environmental initiatives that support sustainability, shared spaces, skills-sharing, intergenerational learning, and community wellbeing.

To support effective programme delivery and budget management, the Council will prioritise activity that is proportionate in scale and capable of being delivered or adapted across different communities, where appropriate.

The Environment for All Programme is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Purpose of the Expression of Interest
The purpose of this EOI is to:
- Understand the level of community interest in the identified programme themes.
- Identify the types of activity communities may be interested in exploring.
- Inform the scale, scope, and timing of future programme activity.
- The Council is keen to explore creative, practical, and community-led ideas that support sustainability, skills-sharing, and environmental wellbeing.
Who Can Submit an Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest are welcome from:
- Community and voluntary groups.
- Constituted organisations.
- Local community-based organisations.
- Schools and educational settings
- Groups must operate within the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area.
Programme Themes

1. Repair Skills
This theme focuses on supporting communities to develop practical repair skills and confidence, with the aim of enabling community-led repair activity in the future.

Under this theme, activity would focus on skills-based learning and capacity-building to help build local knowledge and confidence. Activity would focus on learning and skills-sharing, rather than the delivery of repair services.

Activity under this theme may include:
- Practical workshops focused on developing repair skills (e.g. small household items, textiles, bicycles, or basic electrical repairs).
- Skills-sharing in a community setting to support peer learning.
- Awareness-raising around reuse, waste reduction, and sustainability.
- Support to help groups understand how community-led repair initiatives can be established and managed.
This Expression of Interest is seeking to gauge interest only. Groups are not required to submit delivery proposals, and the Council would not be delivering Repair Cafés or repair services directly.

2. Supporting Community Gardens

This theme focuses on supporting existing community gardens or shared growing spaces through education, skills development, and practical learning, helping groups to build confidence in caring for and developing these spaces.

Activity under this theme may include:
- Practical workshops or training sessions focused on community gardening skills (e.g. planting, soil health, composting, seasonal care).
- Advice and learning support to help groups improve how existing community gardens are used and managed.
- Support for raised beds, polytunnels, or composting systems where this is directly linked to learning, skills development, or participation.
- Activities that support increased community participation, inclusion, and accessibility within community garden settings.
3. Greener Towns & Villages
This theme focuses on community-led activity that enhances shared green spaces within towns and villages, supporting local pride, stewardship, and care for the local environment.

Activity under this theme may include:
- Community planting or greening initiatives in shared green spaces.
- Small-scale improvements to publicly accessible green areas within towns and villages.
- Light-touch environmental or visual enhancements that improve the appearance and shared use of local spaces
Please note: for the Supporting Community Gardens and Greener Towns & Villages themes, groups who express interest will be invited to complete a separate application form at a later stage.
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Which programme theme(s) are you interested in? (Tick all that apply to you)

Repair CaféUpgrading a Community GardenGreener Towns & Villages
What repair skills would your group be most interested in learning through workshops?

Repair and reuse skills (e.g. small household itemsTextiles / sewing / clothing repairBicycle maintenance and basic repairFurniture repair / basic woodworkingTool safety and basic maintenanceOther
What type of support or learning would your group be most interested in for an existing community garden or shared growing space?

Gardening skills and techniques (e.g. planting, pruning, seasonal growing).Growing food / grow-your-own skills.Composting and soil health.Biodiversity and wildlife-friendly gardening.Garden planning or layout advice.Use of tools and equipment safely.Accessibility and inclusive gardening practicesGeneral advice to help improve an existing garden
What type of community-led environmental activity would your group be most interested in exploring to enhance shared spaces?

Community planting or greening projectsImproving the appearance of shared spacesSmall-scale clean-up or tidy-up activityNature or biodiversity enhancementsCommunity pride / pride-of-place initiativesSkills or training to support community-led improvements
Please briefly outline the other repair-related skills your group would be interested in learning.
Please briefly outline why this theme is of interest to your group and community, and what local need or opportunity it would help to address?
(Maximum 100 words) You may wish to refer to local need, community interest, or previous experience.
How would your group make sure this activity is open, welcoming, and accessible to people from across the community, including those from different community backgrounds or traditions?
As this programme is supported by PEACEPLUS, activities should be inclusive, promote good relations, and be accessible to people from different community backgrounds. For example, this could include how the activity is designed to be accessible, the choice of location or timing, or how participation is encouraged in a way that feels open to all.
Where would you prefer activities to take place?

Community GardenLocal park/ Green SpaceCommunity Centre/HallOutdoor Public SpaceSchools or educational settingsNot sure yet
When would activities be most suitable for your group?

WeekdaysEveningsWeekendsFlexible
Approximately how many participants do you think could engage in this activity?

Under 1010-2021-4041+
Would your group be interested in taking part in organised visits or showcase activities related to the theme(s) you selected?

YesNo
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Peaceplus Expression of Interest - Environment for All