AQO 3018/22-27

Mr David Honeyford
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 22/01/2026
Answered On Date: 23/02/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether their Department has carried out any overall evaluation of the Central Good Relations Fund, beyond monitoring individual funded projects.

Answer:

The Central Good Relations Fund has been independently reviewed several times, most recently in 2025. This evaluation is currently being finalised however emerging findings indicate the CRGF is directly supporting progress towards the aims of the T:BUC Strategy, helping organisations to deliver positive Good Relations benefits to participants and their wider communities.

The programme was also considered as part of the T:BUC Review and will continue to be a key aspect of delivery as we work towards developing a refreshed approach to Good Relations.