Northwest Lifelong Learning Ltd is an educational charity set up in March 2003 offering ICT, employability programmes and is a partner member in the Co-operative Ceres Europe (NI) in Limavady.
Northwest Lifelong Learning Ltd is an educational charity set up in March 2003 offering ICT, employability programmes and a partner member in the Co-operative Ceres Europe (NI) in Limavady.
Northwest Lifelong Learning Ltd
Founded in 2003, it became a Company Limited by Guarantee in May 2010 following participation in a programme in the NW run by Workspace Magherafelt, in conjunction with Invest NI. This was prompted by the need to become self sustaining, in order to allow the charity to survive in harder economic times, which were appearing on the horizon from 2008 onwards. The charity has always majored in ICT projects, many funded by EU programmes.
Except for minor grant aid, all EU funding ceased in March 2011, staff levels reduced in December 2012 as the charity was forced to re-locate to Ballykelly due to catastrophic flood damage in the community house in Limavady.
Post Covid years, NWLL is run by volunteer Directors, with all training and staff transferred to the Co-operative Ceres Europe (NI) Ltd. NWLL now occupies part of the Shared Community Space at 42-44 Main Street, Limavady, BT49 0EU.
Northwest Lifelong Learning has always had a strong volunteer base as well, offering work placements to schools, charities and industry (when available). As we major in community education, we still assist those who find it difficult to re-enter a school or college, instead still focussing on finding the cheapest option for employability qualifications via E-learning or assisting with one-to-one training in our Support Centre in Limavady. The Charity has an open exam facility at the rear of the building for Pearson & AAT exams.
Our HMRC registration number is XR64989 and our NI Charity Number is NIC104592. This allows us to keep doing the free and subsidised employability training we enjoy doing so much.
It also allows a much wider suite of qualifications via all the training partners within the group of partners. Funding is always limited, but if you need to ask for help just lift the phone and ring 028 7776 4429 to get re-directed to the person you need to talk to or email nwll.ltd@gmail.com
Book an Exam
Book your professional exams in a comfortable, approved test environment at NWLL. We provide third-party exam facilities for ICQ, PEARSON, AAT, and other accredited courses, working with trusted providers such as Ceres Europe. Our quiet, fully equipped venue ensures a smooth and stress-free exam experience for learners and professionals
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Rent our Space
Hire our flexible, fully equipped venue for classes, meetings, workshops, and events. Our space includes tables and chairs, a TV, and a presentation stand, and can be arranged to suit any layout. Currently used for art and craft sessions, lectures, and community meetings, it offers an ideal setting for both small and large groups. This is also an E-Learning Centre and can accommodate small classes of up to 6 people and an invigilator or tutor. LANTRA courses in rural skills will be featured mid to late Summer 2026.
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