About us

Dedicated to promoting a peaceful and shared society based on reconciliation and mutual trust

The Northern Ireland Community Relations Council was established in 1990 to lead and support change towards reconciliation, tolerance and mutual trust. CRC is an Arm’s Length Body of The Executive Office (TEO), a Department of the Northern Ireland Executive, and a catalyst for good inter-community and inter-cultural community relations work in the region.

We are funded by TEO, and CRC assists in the implementation of the Executive’s Good Relations Strategy – Together: Building a United Community (T:BUC).

We also work to identify and develop effective approaches to peacebuilding and reconciliation in partnership with local people and organisations, as well as with central and local government.

The Community Relations Council has developed its governance structures in line with Managing Public Money Northern Ireland (MPMNI) and The Good Governance Standard for Public Services.

You can learn more about CRC on our website

The launch of the Good Relations Awards 2026 taken outside the Barron Hall in Glengormley

Why did we create the Good Relations Awards?

Expand reach

To widen the scope, impact and profile of good relations work

Increase engagement

To engage new people and groups across the region

Nurture connections

To connect with existing and new sectors

Build partnerships

To build partnerships with existing and new partners and stakeholders

Provide guidance

To share good relations best practice and guidance

Celebrate wins

To share and celebrate good news stories