Power NI Helps Brilliant Birds Spread Their Wings with £1,000 Donation
7th Nov 2025
Care for Cancer in Omagh is celebrating after receiving a £1,000 boost from Power NI’s Brighter Communities scheme, money that will go towards much-needed chairs and tables to support the growing number of people who use the charity’s services every day.
Care for Cancer, established in 1988, provides practical and emotional support for people affected by cancer and their families. Among its many services is a specialist bra fitting service, delivered by two amazing volunteers, Susan and Janine. Both women have walked the breast cancer journey themselves and, after benefiting from the service, decided to give back by volunteering and are now also committee members.
Through their lived experiences, Susan and Janine spotted a gap in support and, in 2023, launched the Brilliant Birds support group. Meeting twice a month over tea, biscuits and plenty of laughter, the group now has 95 members, offering friendship, understanding and encouragement to local women affected by breast cancer.
The popularity of Brilliant Birds has soared, and Care for Cancer now urgently needs more chairs and tables to make sure everyone has a seat at the table. Thanks to Power NI’s donation, the charity can continue to provide a warm, welcoming space for its members.
Janine Lappin, volunteer and committee member, said: “Susan and I are absolutely delighted to accept the Brighter Communities grant on behalf of the Brilliant Birds. This generous donation will allow us to keep supporting women in our community, giving them a place to laugh, talk and share their experiences, it means the world to us.”
Power NI’s Brighter Communities programme has been shining a light on local organisations since 2018, donating over £100,000 to groups making a real difference across Northern Ireland.
Ashleigh O’Neill, the Senior Marketing and Communications Executive at Power NI said: “Care for Cancer and the Brilliant Birds group are a wonderful example of people coming together to support each other through challenging times. We’re delighted to help them grow and continue spreading positivity in the local community.”
