Always on
This project successfully funded on 10th March 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Support The Commons Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Aim
The Commons is a 3 phase project which will transform a historic church in the heart of Ormeau rd into thriving community space for all
Because turning up again (and again) is how community grows.....
The Commons is much more than a building under transformation, it's a place to turn up to and be made welcome - a growing and vibrant community offering a shared space to connect people through food, craic, hospitality, creativity, and learning from each other.
If you would like to be a supporter of the Commons you can donate towards the project via this page. Funds raised will go directly to supporting the building and growth of this community space for all.
There are also many others ways you can support and be part of The Commons by sharing your time, skills, services, ideas, hiring our space for your project or event....or just turning up again and again.
Get in touch with us at [email protected] or find out whats on via our Instagram.
Read more about our plans for the project below.....
1. The Ceili House
A Space to Gather
Belfast's first dry bar arts venue – a modern Ceili House for performance, creativity and connection. A heritage-meets-modern storytelling space, open to all and fuelled by Belfast's diverse culture and talent.
Because storytelling and song aren't just for the stage
They help us carry culture, connect with each other and build something shared. Just outside, the street food hub brings people together over flavour-packed dishes from Belfast's newcomer and international communities – a celebration of culture, welcome and connection, told through food and shared tables.
2. The Craic
A Space to Belong
The Craic is built on the everyday rhythm of real lives coming together. From Pilates to bowls, ukuleles to community meals, it's a space for connection, conversation and craic.
At its heart are the Heart and Hearth Rooms – a hub of hospitality where the kettle's always on, and a quiet chapel space that holds daily rhythms of prayer, stillness and reflection. A sacred centre that ripples out.
3. The Currach
A Space to Shelter
Inspired by the ancient boat that carried Celtic pilgrims into the unknown, The Currach partners with a local charity to offer a home and a brighter future to women rebuilding their lives in the community. For those who've been at sea too long, this is a place to land, to rest, to begin again.
Because justice isn't just a word
It's a roof, a door, a community that says: "You're safe here."
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made