The Corrymeela Community

What The Corrymeela Community does

The Corrymeela Community is a Northern Ireland-based peacebuilding and reconciliation charity founded in 1965 by Ray Davey. It operates a residential centre on the North Coast at Ballycastle with capacity for 100 people across the Main House (60 beds) and Davey Village (38 beds), supported by a Belfast programme office at 83 University Street. The organisation delivers facilitated residential programmes (Corrymeela Programme, Combination Programme, Self Programme, and Day Conferences) organised around five thematic programme areas: Marginalisation, Public Theology, Legacies of Conflict, Nurturing Hope, and Interfaith and Belief. Approximately 35 staff work alongside ~190 community members and ~50 associate members, engaging an estimated 11,000 people annually across schools, faith communities, marginalised groups (asylum seekers, refugees, migrant women), youth, and voluntary sector organisations.

The revenue model blends restricted and unrestricted income: competitive grants from government and quasi-government bodies (SEACEUPB/PEACE IV/PEACEPLUS, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Belfast City Council, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland, Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, Community Relations Council) sit alongside corporate sponsorship, individual donations (regular giving and legacy gifts), centre booking fees for residential stays and day conferences (minimum 10-person group, 2-night minimum, 25% non-refundable deposit), and publication/merchandise sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed across all tiers.

The core technology footprint is light: digital delivery channels include a podcast (13,500+ subscribers, featuring figures such as U2's The Edge and former Irish President Mary McAleese), downloadable educational resources, and online community platforms. A renewable energy microgrid including wind turbines supports site operations. Distribution is anchored by the Ballycastle site, supplemented by off-site programme delivery across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with international reach via the Reconcilers Together ecumenical network and academic partnerships (Ohio State Mershon Center, Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University). The organisation is a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered charity with no parent company or external shareholders.

Name

The Corrymeela Community

Legal name

The Corrymeela Community

Website

https://corrymeela.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Corrymeela Community is a Northern Ireland peacebuilding charity operating a residential centre at Ballycastle, delivering facilitated reconciliation programmes across five thematic areas (Marginalisation, Public Theology, Legacies of Conflict, Nurturing Hope, Interfaith and Belief) to ~11,000 people annually across schools, faith communities, and marginalised groups in Ireland and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Peacebuilding programmes
• Reconciliation training
• Residential retreat centre
• Interfaith dialogue
• Community conflict resolution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballycastle

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Charitable Grants and Funders: Corrymeela operates as a charity receiving income from grants and institutional funders including government bodies, trusts, and foundations. Major funders include Belfast City Council, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Department for Health Mental Health Fund, and others.
2. Residential Centre Bookings: Income generated from groups staying at the Ballycastle Centre. Accommodation options include Main House (25 bedrooms, 60 beds) and Davey Village (19 bedrooms, 38 beds). Minimum group size of 10 people for minimum 2 nights stay.
3. Individual Donations: Support from individual donors including regular giving programmes, one-time donations, and gifts in wills (legacy giving)
4. Day Conference Hire: Revenue from day conferences including meeting space, lunch, and tea/coffee. Pricing inclusive for conference services.
5. Corporate Sponsorship: Support from corporate sponsors including Travel Ireland Coaches and various event partners who provide financial and in-kind support
6. Publication Sales: Sale of publications including the 'Nurturing Hope' five-book learning resource, 'Two Mules' children's book, and other educational materials. Shop available on website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Corrymeela Community is a peacebuilding and reconciliation charity that delivers facilitated residential programmes at its Ballycastle Centre on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. Its core offering comprises residential stays (Corrymeela Programme, Combination Programme, Self Programme, Day Conferences), five thematic programme areas (Marginalisation, Public Theology, Legacies of Conflict, Nurturing Hope, Interfaith and Belief Project), and educational publications. The Centre accommodates up to 100 people across the Main House and Davey Village, with programmes tailored for schools, faith communities, marginalised groups, and corporate retreats.

Product overview

The Corrymeela Community is a peacebuilding organization offering residential programmes and educational resources. Their core offering consists of facilitated residential programmes at their Ballycastle Centre, including the Corrymeela Programme (full facilitation), Combination Programme (mixed delivery), Self Programme (self-facilitated), and Day Conferences. These are supported by five thematic programme areas: Marginalisation, Public Theology, Legacies of Conflict, Nurturing Hope, and Interfaith and Belief Project. The organization also publishes educational resources including the Two Mules children's book and the Nurturing Hope five-book learning resource. The Corrymeela Centre provides accommodation facilities comprising the Main House and Davey Village residential units, along with meeting spaces including the Croí (heart-shaped worship space).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corrymeela Programme Fully facilitated residential programme in which Corrymeela staff deliver transformative dialogue sessions using dialogue, experiential play, art, storytelling, mealtimes and shared community to help groups embrace difference and learn difficult conversations. Designed for schools, faith communities, community organisations, and corporate groups booking multi-night stays at the Ballycastle centre.
• Combination Programme Hybrid residential programme where groups deliver part of their own content while working alongside Corrymeela staff who contribute core peacebuilding expertise. Staff collaborate to create a tailored residential programme at the Ballycastle centre.
• Self Programme Self-directed residential programme providing full-board accommodation, meeting space, flip chart, paper, volunteer support, and unlimited tea/coffee for groups who wish to run their own programmes using Corrymeela facilities as the venue.
• Day Conferences Day conference hire at the Ballycastle centre including meeting space, lunch, and tea/coffee refreshments. Suitable for retreats, training, team-building events, and planning sessions for any group seeking a North Coast venue.
• Marginalisation Programme Programme supporting people being pushed to the edges of society, including asylum seekers, refugees, migrant women, and communities affected by drugs, paramilitarism, and family challenges. Encompasses Together We Shelter, Trauma Informed Project, Seed of Sequoia, Voice of Migrant Women Programme, and Conversational Support Hubs.
• Public Theology Programme Programme applying Christian reconciliation principles to contemporary societal divisions. Encompasses Reconcilers Together, Irish Network for Public Theology (INPUT), Faith and Inclusion work, Spirituality of Conflict, and The Corrymeela Podcast featuring guests including U2's The Edge and Former Irish President Mary McAleese.
• Legacies of Conflict Programme Programme addressing past violence and understanding its influence on the present. Encompasses work on sectarianism, Belfast and the World 1918-1921 (PEACE IV), film resources (UPStanding, BYStanding), US Civil Rights partnerships, and heritage initiatives such as Our Places, Our Pasts, Our Perspectives Project.
• Nurturing Hope Programme Programme featuring an extensive five-book learning resource exploring reconciliation through the experience of people who chose hope in times of darkness, written by Derick Wilson, Duncan Morrow, J. Jean Horstman and Dong Jin Kim with learning partners in South Korea and the USA.
• Interfaith and Belief Project Belfast PEACEPLUS-funded project bringing people of different faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds together through education, unity programmes, and celebrating faith festivals across three connected streams, managed via SEUPB funding.
• Nurturing Hope Learning Journey Annual residential learning experience at the Corrymeela Centre in Ballycastle for those seeking to create spaces where divided people can experience honest differences together.
• Two Mules Illustrated children's book about co-operation featuring a story about two tethered mules learning to work together, with accompanying song and activity resources designed for schools.
• Corrymeela Centre Accommodation Residential accommodation at the Ballycastle Centre comprising the Main House (60 beds across 25 bedrooms) and Davey Village (38 beds across 19 ensuite bedrooms), along with meeting spaces including The Croí heart-shaped worship space. Suitable for groups of 10+ for minimum two-night stays.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,000 people supported annually through various programmes and centre stays
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered corporate partner, core, minor and event partner.

• Travel Ireland Coachescorporate partnerOthersCorporate partner providing transportation services for Corrymeela events and operations
• Belfast City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner for Belfast and the World 1918-1921 programme as part of PEACE IV Plan. Also partner in Corrymeela Heritage Partnership examining contested heritage and spaces.
• Queen's University BelfastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in multiple programmes including Corrymeela Heritage Partnership, Our Places Our Pasts Our Perspectives project, and research collaborations.
• Ulster UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in heritage projects and research on peacebuilding and reconciliation. Collaborates on contested heritage and placemaking initiatives.
• Causeway Coast and Glens Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in heritage projects examining North East Ulster history and contested spaces. Joint initiatives include site visits and community heritage development.
• QuartominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in heritage and cultural projects, contributing to the Corrymeela Heritage Partnership.
• Ballycastle Credit Unionevent partnerOthersEvent sponsor supporting Corrymeela golf scramble and other community events.
• Heron Brosevent partnerOthersConstruction company and event sponsor for Corrymeela.
• Marine Hotel Ballycastleevent partnerOthersLocal hotel and event sponsor for Corrymeela events.
• Tescoevent partnerOthersCorporate event sponsor providing support for Corrymeela events.
• Facing History and OurselvescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS NGO partnership for 'Facing our History, Shaping the Future' programme, supporting schools to address legacy of the past through Holocaust education, US Civil Rights, and Irish history.
• Iona CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Spirituality of Conflict resource development alongside other ecumenical organisations.
• Place for HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Spirituality of Conflict resource development, ecumenical network for reconciliation.
• Church of Scotland (Mission and Discipleship Unit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Spirituality of Conflict weekly reflections on conflict resolution through Gospel readings.
• St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Reconcilers Together ecumenical network of Christian organisations across UK and Ireland.
• St Michaels House at Coventry CathedralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Reconcilers Together ecumenical network. Cross of Nails Centre partner.
• The Rose Castle FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Reconcilers Together ecumenical network supporting Christian leaders in reconciliation.
• Bridge Builders MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Reconcilers Together ecumenical network for reconciliation.
• Archbishop of Canterbury's Reconciliation MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Reconcilers Together ecumenical network for reconciliation leadership training.
• Understanding Conflict TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1991 by Corrymeela member Derick Wilson. Team composed of Corrymeela Community members. Developed Nurturing Hope resource with learning partners in South Korea and USA.
• Coventry CathedralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship. Corrymeela Sunday services held annually. Cross of Nails Network connection. Collaborations on public theology and reconciliation.
• Causeway Museum ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in heritage programme exploring Ulster Plantations and archaeological investigations.
• Mershon Center for Security Studies (Ohio State University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership hosting working groups and webinars on moving from violence to peace, including academics, policy makers, and practitioners.
• Healing Through RememberingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Day of Reflection service acknowledging past conflict and establishing peace. Annual memorial events.
• Irish School of EcumenicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in spirituality of conflict and public theology initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rose Castle Foundation: UK-based foundation supporting Christian leaders in reconciliation, part of the Reconcilers Together network. Directly comparable in audience (Christian leaders), methodology (reconciliation leadership training), and ecumenical positioning.
• Bridge Builders Ministries: Reconcilers Together network partner focused on faith-based reconciliation and leadership. Directly comparable as a faith-rooted reconciliation ministry in the same partnership network as Corrymeela.
• Coventry Cathedral (St Michael's / Cross of Nails): Corrymeela's Cross of Nails Centre designation comes from this Cathedral, and they share programme and reconciliation ministry work. Directly comparable as a flagship UK reconciliation centre with overlapping partner networks.
• Place for Hope: Scottish ecumenical charity accompanying people through conflict in faith communities. Direct peer on the faith-rooted conflict-transformation methodology, and a named Corrymeela partner in the Spirituality of Conflict resource.
• Facing History and Ourselves: US/international NGO partnering with Corrymeela on the 'Facing our History, Shaping the Future' programme for schools. Directly comparable in methodology (using historical case studies to address contested history and identity) and target market (schools, educators).
• Healing Through Remembering: Northern Ireland charity working on dealing with the legacy of the conflict through acknowledgement, storytelling, and memorialisation. Direct peer in NI legacy-of-conflict work and Day of Reflection partnership with Corrymeela.
• Iona Community: Scottish ecumenical Christian community focused on peace, social justice, and pilgrimage, with a residential programme model. Highly comparable as a UK-based faith-rooted community delivering residential peacebuilding and justice work.
• St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace: London-based ecumenical centre for reconciliation and peace, part of the same Reconcilers Together network as Corrymeela. Directly comparable in mission, methodology (reconciliation and peacebuilding), and target audiences (faith communities, peacebuilders, divided communities).

Emerging players

• The Peace Centre (formerly Corrymeela-linked peace centres in NI): Understanding Conflict Trust, established by Corrymeela member Derick Wilson, develops Nurturing Hope-style conflict resources with learning partners in South Korea and the USA. Comparable in content/IP lineage and methodology but operates more as a training/consultancy than a residential community.
• Irish School of Ecumenics: Trinity College Dublin's ecumenical institute working on interfaith dialogue, reconciliation, and public theology on the island of Ireland. Comparable in academic-ecumenical positioning and Northern Ireland / borderlands reconciliation scholarship; partial overlap with Corrymeela's Public Theology programme.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/corrymeela
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-RZ_KnBScO_sHNAM9FDX0Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/Corrymeela
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-corrymeela-community
• Instagraminstagram.com/corrymeela.community/?hl=en-gb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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