The Koram Centre

21/11/2025

🎄🧚‍♀️ I am teaming up the Positivity Fairy Consultant on Sat 22nd for the Strabane Switch On!🎄🎄

You'll find us in the Pagoda in Abercorn Square from 1 to 4pm in our little elves workshop with some arts and crafts for the kids with me. PLUS pick up your Positive Affirmations of Christmas Trail Map, Niamh's project to help introduce kids to affirmations. A great way to pass some time while visiting the shops around town. Go to the shops listed on the map & find the affirmation and write it on your trail map for you to keep.

The holiday season is a magical time for children, filled with excitement, joy, and the wonder of Christmas. One way to make this time even more special and help keep them grounded is by introducing kids to the power of positive affirmations. Christmas affirmations for kids can help them focus on positivity, gratitude, and self-confidence while embracing the joy and magic of the season.

Thanks to all the shops that have taken part
Floral Bliss
Scoop&Cup
Mitchell Meats
Caffè Milano
The Label Mens Fashions

Stewart Jewellers Strabane
Caffe Nero
Medicare
COCO Hair & Beauty Strabane

Bejeweled At Soul
The Frame Shop at Whats On Your Wall
McGoldrick Sports
Eyewear Opticians Strabane
Tru GLory

20/11/2025

Many thanks to the team at WeeBuns for thinking of us.

Thanks to Erinn also for sharing some of her story and we are very pleased that you found the support helpful.

🎁 Givemas – Day 2 🎁

Today at Wee Buns, in the spirit of generosity, we are honored to donate £50 to the Koram Centre in Strabane. This donation is especially meaningful to me, Erinn, because I have personally experienced their support through therapy and I know firsthand the difference they make.

Christmas is often painted as a time of joy, twinkling lights, and togetherness, but for many people, it can also be a deeply challenging season. Old wounds surface, expectations feel heavier, and loneliness can hit harder than ever. That’s why we chose to support the Koram Centre: their counselling, psychotherapy, and psychosocial services offer a safe haven for people navigating mental health struggles, particularly when life feels overwhelming.
In my own journey, the Koram Centre helped me reclaim hope, strength, and perspective. Their care was not just professional, but deeply compassionate and they reminded me that I wasn’t alone and that you just have to ask.

As a business founded on the principles of community, compassion, and contribution, we believe giving back is not just something we do, but something we are. By supporting the Koram Centre in a small way, we’re not just donating money, we’re investing in lives, healing, and the courage to ask for help.

Thank you to everyone who supports our Givemas campaign and joins us in shining a light for others. Together, we can make this season kinder, more caring, and full of real connection.

With gratitude,

Erinn & the Wee Buns Team✨❤️

The Koram Centre

20/11/2025

Many thanks to local takeaway Fatzboys who will be holding a fundraiser for the Koram Centre on 2nd December 2025, with takings on the night being donated to us.

We appreciate this very thoughtful gesture which is coinciding with the one year anniversary of their official opening.

Many thanks for thinking of us. Funds raised will be used to support our work to continue to deliver vital support to those experiencing emotional health & wellbeing issues in the Strabane and District area

One year today since our official opening 😎

Good news and good news 👇

Our Night for the The Koram Centre is now the 2nd of December folks 🙌

And tonight as a thank you we will be Running Our 50% OFF Instore again tonight

Our Sharebox is £20 on Mon and Thursdays

Its a cold one out why not call in for some great food for £7 or less 👇

Our packed and stacked Chicken Burgers

Good to go from 4pm My Local App for deliveries

Or call us on 07983 503217

19/11/2025

Koram Centre - Bereaved by Su***de Support Group

Losing a loved one by su***de can be a very painful experience. The feelings of loss, sadness and loneliness usually experienced after any death of a loved one are often magnified in those bereaved by su***de by feelings of guilt, confusion, rejection, shame, anger, and the effects of stigma and trauma.

Here at the Koram Centre we are continuing to offer support to those bereaved by su***de through our monthly facilitated support group.

This group will bring together those with similar experiences to offer support to each other, fostering hope and healing.

Programme Details:
Date: Thursday 4th December
Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Location: Tulacorr Community Garden & Allotment Project, Tulacorr Heights, Strabane BT82 8RD

If you like to register or would like any further information, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181.

Please note that at this meeting we will also be undertaking some planning for the group going forwards

This service is supported by funding from the Public Health Agency (PHA). We thank them for their continued support

05/11/2025

Many thanks to the Strabane Brass Band for thinking of us for their upcoming fundraiser on the 8th November. Donations will be used to support our work to continue to deliver services to those experiencing emotional health & wellbeing issues.

We appreciate the support

🎺✨ An Evening of Brass, Harmony & Hope! ✨🎺

Join us for a spectacular night of music with special guests – the Dublin Concert Band! 🎶

📅 Saturday, 8th November
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Holy Cross College, Strabane

🎟️ Free admission with ticket!
Tickets available from any band member.
A retiring collection will be held in aid of The Koram Centre, Strabane 💛

Let’s come together for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and hope! 🌟

05/11/2025

Upcoming Programme - Max Meditation Programme

We are please to announce our upcoming Max Meditation Programme

This FREE programme will introduce participants to meditation techniques, helping them to increase knowledge and skills to help them relax (body & mind), reducing stress and improving overall health and well being.

Programme Details:

Date: Dates: 24th November - 15 December (4 weeks)
Time: 7.00-8.30pm
Location: Training Room, Koram Centre

This programme will be delivered by Liz Stevenson, an experienced complementary therapist and meditation practitioner.

If you would like to take part, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181 to register.

This programme is being delivered as part of the Connecting with Others & Our Past Project. A project supported by PEACEPLUS a Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)

30/10/2025

Rory Carlin Memorial Fund Project - Holy Cross College

Over recent weeks we have continued our engagement with Year 9 pupils at Holy Cross College. Pupils have been learning more about legal and illegal substances, the different types of drugs and their effects on our emotional health & wellbeing.

This programme is being delivered as part of the Rory Carlin Memorial Fund Project

Many thanks to everyone taking part and to Holy Cross College for their continued partnership

28/10/2025

Empowering Change Project - National Lottery Community Fund

We are pleased to share some positive funding news.

The Koram Centre have been successful in their recent application to the National Lottery Community Fund to support the Empowering Change Project

The total award of £499,950 over the next 5 years will allow us to continue to support local people address emotional health & wellbeing issues by building on their strengths and forming positive connections with others.

Funding will also be used to meet staff salary and overhead costs.

Services to be delivered as part of the project will including counselling, interventions for children & young people, support groups as well as a range of social support activities.

A huge thanks to everyone at the National Lottery Community Fund for their continued support and to lottery players who make it all possible.

Thanks also to everyone who contributed to the application.

27/10/2025

Thank you - Fundraising

A huge thank you to the Thirsty Filly for their sponsored daily 5k challenge, taking place in October, with funds being donated to the Koram Centre.

Many thanks for thinking of us. We appreciate the support.

All funds raised will be used by the Koram Centre to continue to deliver services to support those with emotional health & wellbeing issues.

17/10/2025

Women Together Group - 24th October 2024

Please see attached details of our next Women Together Support

This group meet on a monthly basis on a drop in basis and is an opportunity to connect with others in a supportive space to share common experiences and develop skills to improve emotional health & wellbeing.

The next meeting will take place on Friday 24th October (10.00am - 11.30am) were participants will explore the topic of Practising Gratitude.

Please note that the group is supported by an accredited counsellor.

If you would like to attend, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181.

We look forward to seeing to then.

17/10/2025

Rory Carlin Memorial Fund Project - Holy Cross College

As part of the on-going work of the Rory Carlin Memorial Fund Project, we will be delivering workshops to year 9 pupils at Holy Cross College.

These 6 week programme will cover issues around Understanding Emotional Wellbeing & Substance Misuse

Week 1 began with looking at emotional wellbeing. Students learned about what emotional wellbeing is, the importance of recognising our emotions, what anxiety is and how it affects us

Many thanks to everyone who will take part. We hope you find it interesting and useful. Many thanks also to Holy Cross College for their continued partnership and support