Advice Centres in Derry angry over proposed funding cuts
“It’s absolutely scandalous. Why would anyone consider cutting funds during a pandemic when there is increased unemployment and mental health problems.”
Advice NW and Resource Centre Derry have been impacted by proposed funding cuts.
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There are three recognised advice providers based in the city.
The Derry News has seen a document from an independent consultant who recommended annual funding be reduced for two of the advice centres - Advice NW by £24k and Resource Centre Derry in Carnhill by £11k.
At the same time, the consultant recommended that a third local advice centre, Dove House in the Bogside, receive an uplift of around £35k.