North Down Community Network is an independent organisation whose main priority is to develop and support the community/voluntary sector of North Down.

• Capacity Building - support communities to define their needs and empower them to achieve positive change
• Resource Services - provide a range of services that support different groups at different stages of development, throughout the area serviced by the Network
• Advocacy - create a strong and independent voice for the North Down Community, representing and articulating the views of the community sector
• Training - provide opportunities to access quality training, education and lifelong learning for those involved in community activity
• Partnership - promote meaningful partnerships and collaborative working relationships between the community/voluntary, statutory and business sectors
• Participation - encourage the development of new community groups in North Down and increase the levels of participation in the community sector