About COSTA
COSTA was established in 2000 as a cross-community non-profit-taking Limited Company with Charitable aims and objectives.
COSTA operates from an office at President Grants Homestead located between Ballygawley, Dugannon and Aughnacloy and is managed by a highly competent and experienced voluntary Board representing local rural groups, communities and statutory organisations.
Our Vision “A vibrant and well informed network of rural communities working in partnership in the South Tyrone and wider areas.”
Our Mission “Empowering communities in South Tyrone, Mid Ulster and surrounding areas through networking and the provision of relevant development and support services.”
Our Value Statement "COSTA is a cross-community, non-political organisation which operates with an open-door policy. COSTA welcomes individuals, cross-community and single-identity groups as members and strives to fairly reflect the community it represents."
COSTA Values
COSTA's 5 Strategic Aims from 2025 - as a key Strategic Network Organisation - are to:
1. Support Community Planning
2. Support Isolated Rural People
3. Support the Sustainability of Rural Areas
4. Support Marginalised Minority Communities (MMC) in Border Areas
5. Promote the sustainable development of rural communities through Collaboration
Registered Company in Northern Ireland: NI 42832 Reg Charity in NI No: NIC 101598 ISO 9001:2015 Cert: FS 592437
COSTA operates from an office at President Grants Homestead located between Ballygawley, Dugannon and Aughnacloy and is managed by a highly competent and experienced voluntary Board representing local rural groups, communities and statutory organisations.
Our Vision “A vibrant and well informed network of rural communities working in partnership in the South Tyrone and wider areas.”
Our Mission “Empowering communities in South Tyrone, Mid Ulster and surrounding areas through networking and the provision of relevant development and support services.”
Our Value Statement "COSTA is a cross-community, non-political organisation which operates with an open-door policy. COSTA welcomes individuals, cross-community and single-identity groups as members and strives to fairly reflect the community it represents."
COSTA Values
- Truly cross-community / neutral / impartial
- Equality / Equity
- Inclusive
- Empowerment / enabling
- Quality
- Client-focused
- Human Rights
- Grass Roots / Bottom-up
COSTA's 5 Strategic Aims from 2025 - as a key Strategic Network Organisation - are to:
1. Support Community Planning
2. Support Isolated Rural People
3. Support the Sustainability of Rural Areas
4. Support Marginalised Minority Communities (MMC) in Border Areas
5. Promote the sustainable development of rural communities through Collaboration
Registered Company in Northern Ireland: NI 42832 Reg Charity in NI No: NIC 101598 ISO 9001:2015 Cert: FS 592437
