About Us

Our Mission: Connecting, supporting & building a flourishing community

Our objectives are:

Fostering a safe and welcoming community for people to live, learn, work, socialise, raise children and do business.

Working towards a high quality of life for all residents, supported by a strong community and local economy.

Supporting Holywood as an attractive, vibrant cultural and social space.

Generating participation and positive interaction so that Holywood is a place of inclusion, diversity, respect and tolerance.

Cultivating respect and pride in local history, heritage and environment.

Reports & Policies

The Directors and Trustees of the Charity range from a variety of backgrounds and specialisms, working together to realise the vision of Holywood Shared Town to connect, support & build a flourishing community.

Meet The Team

Rachel Woods | Chair

Rachel is the Senior Policy and Research Officer at the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People.

Kim Addis | Treasurer

Kim is a retired senior solicitor in the banking industry.

Bill Lockhart | Secretary

Bill is a Psychology Consultant and a dedicated member of Holywood Men's Shed

Helen Dolk

Helen is Professor of Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Ulster University.

Ellie Duly

Ellie is a retired National Health Service consultant biochemist

Tony Crockford

Tony is Senior Data Scientist at Digital Health & Care NI, and active member of Holywood Men’s Shed.

Lorraine Wallace

Lorraine is a Medical Secretary with the NHS and
volunteers at Dunville Community Garden.

Charlie Reid

Charlie is a blogger who works to promotes walking in town and country.

Our Story

We are residents of Holywood, committed to making a positive impact and aiming to strengthen participation of people of all ages for the benefit of the whole community.

Holywood Shared Town was incorporated as a Private Limited Company by guarantee (Company Number: NI617275) in 2013 and a registered charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (No. 101962) since 2016.

Holywood Shared Town is a charity for the advancement of citizenship or community development with social, cultural and environmental aims and benefits.