Belfast Interface Project

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Stories from the interfaces.

News, community stories and a record of Belfast Interface Project’s work, brought together with the complete Interface newssheet collection and annual report archive.

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Current work. Long memory.

BIP’s news archive records community initiatives, research, events and partnerships across Belfast’s interface areas. The most recent stories sit alongside an institutional record stretching back more than two decades.

Belfast Interface Project 25th anniversary and AGM

12 December 2025 Anniversary & AGM

Belfast Interface Project marks 25 years.

BIP brought its 25th anniversary celebration and Annual General Meeting together in one event, reflecting on the organisation’s journey and looking ahead to the future of interface work. Chair Maria Morgan launched the 2026–28 Strategic and Operational Plan, with contributions from Paul Smith, Professor Peter Bloom and keynote speaker Professor Duncan Morrow.

The event focused on BIP’s continuing role in interface communities, the importance of research and community partnership, and the next stage of Shared Futures and other work supporting a safer, more connected Belfast.

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Recent Media & Interface Work

Times journalist visits Belfast Interface Project.

Former Times Foreign Editor Martin Fletcher visited BIP with Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Cathal McNaughton to explore the challenges facing interface communities and the complex process around Belfast’s remaining peace walls. BIP discussed community safety, engagement, regeneration and the long-term work required to build trust.

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BIP Archive

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Move between news stories, the nine-issue Interface newssheet collection and ten annual reports documenting BIP’s work from 2000 to 2014.

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Belfast Interface Project annual general meeting

News · February 2014

Belfast Interface Project 13th Annual General Meeting

Professor Brandon Hamber joined BIP’s thirteenth AGM to reflect on multiculturalism, community security and interdependence.

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Exchanging Perceptions exhibition and book launch

News · February 2014

Exchanging Perceptions: Second Exhibition & Book Launch

The project exhibition returned with new interview material and the launch of the Exchanging Perceptions publication at the Red Barn gallery.

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Young People Leading the Way project

News · 2013

Young People Leading the Way Project Launch

A good relations programme supporting young people in Inner East Belfast to develop leadership, youth work and urban adventure skills.

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Exchanging Perceptions exhibition at the Waterfront Hall

News · October 2013

Exchanging Perceptions Opens at the Waterfront Hall

Cross-community photography from Inner East and Outer West Belfast explored place, identity, similarities and difference across interface areas.

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Stories of Hope event

News · 2013

Stories of Hope

Young people from Belfast’s interface communities shared their experiences after training in Belfast and an eight-week placement in Valencia.

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BIP mediation work

News · 2013

New Mediation Service Offered

BIP and TIDES jointly offered accredited and unaccredited mediation training alongside mediation case work.

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BIP community engagement in education

News · 2013

Sharing Education in Interface Areas

BIP and the Institute for Conflict Research examined the potential for shared education in schools serving interface areas of North Belfast.

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Reviewing Belfast interfaces with Belfast Met

News · March 2013

Reviewing Belfast Interfaces with Belfast Met

BIP reviewed its research on security barriers and defensive space with staff and students at Belfast Metropolitan College.

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Stories of Hope public event

News · June 2013

Stories of Hope Event

A public storytelling event at the Belfast Barge celebrating young people’s training and international placement experiences.

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BIP at Belfast Metropolitan College

News · May 2013

Belfast Met Marks Community Relations Week with BIP

A discussion on community relations, identity, sectarianism, racism and mental health brought together media voices, participants and BIP.

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BIP interface research and mapping work

News · 2013

Launch of Belfast Interface Project’s Website

BIP launched an updated website during Community Relations Week, including an interactive map based on its Belfast Interfaces research.

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Inner East Belfast shared space group

News · June 2013

Inner East Belfast Survey Highlights Desire for Shared Facilities

Local survey findings informed planning with the Inner East Local Area Network and discussion of shared facilities and services.

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Community engagement in education showcase

News · May 2013

Community Engagement in Education Showcase

BIP presented work on community engagement in education at an Integrated Education Fund event at The MAC.

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Youth Intervention Project launch at Crumlin Road Gaol

News · 2013

Youth Intervention Project Launch at Crumlin Road Gaol

A coordinated youth intervention initiative was launched with young people and community workers from four interface clusters across Belfast.

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Belfast Interfaces research launch at City Hall

News · January 2012

Belfast Interfaces Research Launched at City Hall

BIP launched its research on security barriers and defensive use of space at Belfast City Hall with partners and community stakeholders.

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Interface Newssheet · PDF

Interface Issue 9 · February 2008

Issue 9 of BIP’s Interface newssheet.

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Interface Issue 8 · Summer 2007

Issue 8 of BIP’s Interface newssheet.

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Interface Issue 7 · Winter/Spring 2007

Issue 7 of BIP’s Interface newssheet.

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Interface Issue 6 · Summer/Autumn 2006

Issue 6 of BIP’s Interface newssheet.

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Interface Issue 5 · Winter/Spring 2006

Issue 5 of BIP’s Interface newssheet.

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Interface Issue 4 · Summer 2005

Issue 4 of BIP’s Interface newssheet.

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Interface Issue 3 · Winter/Spring 2005

Issue 3 of BIP’s Interface newssheet.

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Interface Issue 2 · Autumn 2004

Issue 2 of BIP’s Interface newssheet.

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Interface Issue 1 · May 2004

The first issue of BIP’s Interface newssheet.

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Annual Report · PDF

Annual Report 2012–2014

BIP’s annual report covering December 2012 to February 2014.

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Annual Report 2011–2012

BIP’s annual report covering October 2011 to December 2012.

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Annual Report 2010

BIP’s annual report published in December 2010.

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Annual Report 2008–2010

BIP’s annual report covering the 2008 to 2010 reporting period.

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Annual Report 2007–2008

BIP’s annual report for the 2007 to 2008 reporting period.

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Annual Report 2006–2007

BIP’s annual report for the 2006 to 2007 reporting period.

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Annual Report 2005–2006

BIP’s annual report covering June 2005 to August 2006.

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Annual Report 2004–2005

BIP’s annual report covering July 2004 to June 2005.

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Annual Report 2002–2003

BIP’s annual report covering March 2002 to June 2003.

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Annual Report 2000–2002

The earliest annual report in BIP’s online archive, covering November 2000 to February 2002.

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