Glen Development Initiative

The Glen Development Initiative (GDI) is the representative community organisation in the Greater Glen area of Derry. We occupy and manage the Glenview Community Centre on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council.Our activities are based around education, skills, employment, health (physical/mental), disability, family, arts, cultural, youth, sport, recreation, community safety, environmental and community development. We provide a base for 18 local user organisations such as Glen Youth Club, Greater Glen Women’s Group, Older People Club, Glen Area Parent & Toddlers, Men's Group, Skills 2020, CRAFT, Citizen Advice and Talking Newspaper. Our community centre also facilitates private groups such as dance and performance schools. GDI is a partner within the Outer West Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership and we lead the Economic and Physical Renewal Task Forces.