Bank of Ideas
PB theme or issue
Creativity
PB eligibility criteria
Safe, legal, feasible (time frame and budget), in keeping with the theme, in Belfast.
Age to vote
Number of votes
Example of winning ideas
Winning Ideas in City Centre: Bee Wildflowers, C’mon and Print Belfast, Belfast Massage Project, Neurodiveristy SPARK- Family Fun Day, Belfast Womens Circle
Winning Ideas in North Belfast: Lower Oldpark Community Association Children’s Community Library & Bookclub, Dreamer’s Space, Wellbeing Day for Parents/Carers of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, Stories from the Shadows, Sailortown Regeneration and A brush with History
Winning Ideas in South Belfast: Black Moon – Pop-up Picnic Party, Community Garden Open Day, Climate Craic Festival, Ballynafest Community Fair 2024 and Cosmopolitan Community Cooking Club
Winning Ideas in East Belfast: Cregagh and Woodstock Diversity Carnival, East Belfast Late Night Art, Between Galaxies (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Children’s Show), The Wee Swap and Community Craft – Give it a go Embroidery £500
Winning Ideas in West Belfast: The Meadow Heart Project, Ausume Rascal’s Art Explosion, Chill with Gill Café for Support for people with Anxiety, Threads of Empowerment: Transforming Lives through Sustainable Fashion and Wonder Bubble Magic
Top three tips from the organisers
1. The experience is as important as the outcome.
2. Ensure the process is flexible to meet the needs of people.
3. Communication is key!
Further information and evaluations
All project information was updated regularly onto Councils ‘Your Say’ platform. It is a useful resource for finding out more project information regarding the ‘Bank of Ideas’ PB Process