fonaCAB will celebrate our 60th Anniversary later in 2022.

We’ve been the biggest supporter of our communities and of local sport in recent years, and when considering requests for sponsorship we have always given first priority to ideas brought forward by our Drivers. As part of our plans for this year, we announced a bespoke scheme exclusively for ideas and proposals funded by fonaCAB but suggested by fonaCAB Drivers, and we will profile the chosen initiatives on this page

Based in Ballynahinch, Harry's Place is a centre that hosts a range of facilities and services to empower those with a Learning Disability, socially, creatively, economically, and sustainably, in a safe and encouraging environment within the local community.

Harry's Place has a Bakery, Café, shop, and catering production enterprise along with future planned projects such as Harry's Hangout, a safe social hub which will provide economic and creative development opportunities for adults with Learning Disabilities.

fonaCAB were delighted to lend some support to Harrys with a donation towards their fundraising activities. If you would like to help support their efforts you can do so by going to www.gofundme.com/f/HarrysPlaceCIC and you can find out more on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HarrysPlaceCIC/

Located just around the corner from the fonaCAB Contact Centre in Carn Business Park Portadown, is gymnastics club, Splits & Flips. Proposed by local fonaCAB Driver Colum Toman, Splits & Flips is the first gymnastics club that fonaCAB has supported in the Craigavon area

Julie-Ann from Splits and Flips said “Splits & Flips would like to say a huge thank you to fonaCAB for the £500 sponsorship to the club. A special mention to Colum who is one of the drivers and also a parent of one our gymnasts for nominating us. This money will go towards paying for new equipment for all our gymnasts to enjoy.”

Splits & Flips is a gymnastics club that caters for all abilities from beginner classes through to competition classes. We are currently seeking new members, if you are interested in your child starting gymnastics, who are aged between 3 and 15, then please contact us via our Facebook page or email us on splitsandflipsgymnastics@aol.co.uk

fonaCAB Driver Louise Jones nominated Shorts Women FC – she knows the club well with two of her nieces playing for them. Shorts Football Club was founded in 1937 and are celebrating their 85th Anniversary this year. The Women’s team was formed in October 2021 and has been going from strength to strength with a playing squad of 25, ageing from 14 years old upwards. The team currently play in the SBYFL development league and are hoping to move into the NIWFA next season.

Andy Boyd, the Shorts Women FC Coach welcomed fonaCAB’s sponsorship saying “Shorts Women Football Club are proud to announce a sponsorship with FonaCAB, who will be sponsoring the women’s warm-up tops. The club are proud to welcome FonaCAB on board and we are looking forward to building a strong relationship together, as the women’s team at Shorts Football Club continues to take shape”

William McCausland, fonaCAB Managing Director commented “fonaCAB sponsor many teams and individuals and we’re proud that in a year that women’s football is getting the recognition it deserves that we’re able to follow up our support of the NI Senior Women’s Team with our sponsorship of Shorts Women FC”

Based on the Glen Road in Belfast, Gleann Amateur Boxing Club was nominated by Coach and fonaCAB Driver Frankie Carrothers.

The club has a history of producing great male and female boxers from across our communities and have just had Pádraig Mc Crory and Colm Murphy as winners on the undercard at the recent Mick Conlon fight at the SSE Arena

On receiving the donation from fonaCAB, Frankie commented “Massive thank you to fonaCAB for the generous donation to our boxing club - People don’t see what goes into running a boxing club so donations like this are much appreciated”

fonaCAB Managing Director William McCausland added “We’re delighted to be able to support Frankie and all those at Gleann ABC. As the largest taxi company in the country, we’re proud that we can give back to our communities that support us each and every day.”

Positive Life is the only organisation dedicated to working for people living or affected by an HIV diagnosis in Northern Ireland. For over 35 years they've been providing support services, ranging from straight forward social engagement activities and complementary therapies to intensive one-to-one support, therapeutic group work and family support.

Based in Derryvolgie Avenue, Positive Life also lead on education and awareness raising campaigns and engage with elected representatives at all levels to influence policy and affect positive change for the people who use their services and to achieve their ultimate mission which is to remove HIV associated stigma in Northern Ireland.

Jacquie Richardson, Positive Life Chief Executive said

"Talking about HIV is probably one of the hardest conversations you could have in NI, and that makes Positive Life one of the hardest asks when it comes to securing corporate support. Having a household name involved makes such a difference to the conversation - that's why fonaCAB's recent contribution in what we do is so special. This kind of public support is so important to breaking down stigma and sends a very positive message to the people who use our services. We are delighted to have you on board - we would like to extend our thanks to the drivers and management of fonaCAB and look forward to a long and happy working relationship."

fonaCAB was delighted to make a financial donation to Positive Life and to donate a fantastic signed player Jersey from the Cup and League winning fonaCAB sponsored Belfast Giants which will help raise funds as a raffle prize.

You can find out more about Positive Life at http://www.positivelifeni.com/

Based in Agnes Street Belfast, The NI Knights have been improving the physical and mental health of people with disabilities in Northern Ireland for over thirty years. fonaCAB were pleased to contribute £500 towards the purchase of a new sports wheelchair for one of their players, Thomas Martin.

NI Knights commented “With the support of fonaCAB we can continue offering our services to the people in our communities who might otherwise have nowhere to turn for a sporting a social outlet – Thanks fonaCAB!

Lowwood Primary School is located just off the Shore Road in North Belfast. fonaCAB were delighted to donate £500 to go towards essential supplies for the children at a time when resources are tight in the education sector

School Vice Principal, Barbara Kirk was delighted to receive the cheque from fonaCAB and the Principal David Patterson commented "Thanks to fonaCAB for their very kind donation which will help purchase much needed resources for the children of Lowwood Primary School. It was very much appreciated."