Legacy Trust UK supports a wide range of innovative cultural and sporting activities that celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and will leave a lasting legacy in communities throughout the United Kingdom.

 

Legacy Trust UK

Connections  -  Connecting Cultures: Inspiring Excellence

 

Connections is Legacy Trust UK’s programme for Northern Ireland. The programme aspires to reach out to and connect with disparate cultural elements, connecting cultures and inspiring excellence across and between art and sport, prioritising engagement and forming new partnerships with all communities in Northern Ireland.

 

Connections has been funded by Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to help build a cultural and sporting legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The £1.78 million programme will leave a lasting legacy in Northern Ireland and from now until 2012, Connections will be delivered by six lead partners combining a variety of sporting activities and artistic practices.

 

The Connections programme is managed by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

 

The project lead partners are:

 

B.E.A.M. Creative Network  http://www.beamcreativenetwork.com/

 

Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company http://www.echoechodance.com/

 

Northern Ireland Screen http://www.northernirelandscreen.co.uk/

 

Open Arts http://openarts.net/

 

The Beat Initiative http://www.belfastcarnival.com/