As Northern Ireland’s oldest peacebuilding organisation, Corrymeela has been shining a light for peace for nearly 60 years. Every year we support thousands of people from different communities to live well together, through residentials at our Ballycastle Centre and in groups throughout Northern Ireland and beyond. 

One person whose life has been lit up by Corrymeela is Nicole—read her story here and see how your donation makes a huge difference!

‘I had a difficult start in life but over the years Mona, the volunteers and staff at Corrymeela shone a light in my life that made such a huge difference. Corrymeela is the best thing that happened to me’ — Nicole 

Read Nicole’s Story…

Can you help us Shine A Light for Peace and change a life like Nicole’s? You can light up a life by:

1. Shining a light for friends and family:

Make a direct online donation, light up a star on our virtual, online tree and dedicate a message of goodwill and hope for family, friends, your community or yourself. 

Click to light up a star on our virtual tree

2. Inviting others to shine a light for peace:

Together is better—why not organise your own fundraising event? Whether it’s a bake sale, coffee break, raffle, tip jar or sponsored event…you decide! Donate the proceeds and we will light a star on our virtual tree. Dedicate a message of goodwill and send a picture of your event for the tree and our social media channels. 

Send me more information about running my own fundraiser

What difference could your donation make?
> £3 Could provide hot chocolate and toast round the fire to warm relationships. 
> £10 Could provide a heartwarming meal for a person on a low income.
> £50 Could pay for a retreat for a local peacebuilder to renew their energy and vision.
> £185 Could pay for an action–packed programme for kids who don’t usually meet one another.