The Legacy Project ran between 2001 and 2007 and worked with victims, survivors and veterans of the Northern Ireland 'Troubles' who live in England, Scotland and Wales (GB). The project was aimed at those individuals and communities affected by bereavement, injury or trauma directly related to the 'Troubles'.

In 2003 the Foundation published the results of its 'Needs Analysis' Report which investigated the support needs of GB based victims/survivors. The Report confirmed that prior to the Project, victims and survivors had no organised means of being heard or listened to. It also highlighted the range and diversity of needs - medical, financial and psychological arising from their trauma.
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The second phase of the Project began at the end of 2004 with the development of many different support mechanisms. This included an online website community, which provided direct support and informal chat on a range of issues and a signposting service. The Steps Towards Empowerment and Positive Survival (STEPS) Advocacy group which formed in 2005, made up of victims, survivors and veterans whose aim was to ensure the voices of GB victims of the 'Troubles' were heard. The STEPS Group raised awareness in Government and Public Services of the issues facing people in Britain. The Group also produced a booklet about the impact of trauma from a survivors perspective. This booklet is available on our website in the Resources and Publications section. The STEPS Group is continuing its work and expanding its membership under the new Survivors for Peace Programme Area.

Weekend workshops were held at the Peace Centre, facilitated by Foundation staff, offering a place where victims/survivors could share their experiences with others in relation to the 'Troubles'.

The Critical Incident Response Advisory Group (C.I.R.A.G) - an inter agency group - was initiated by the Foundation in 2005. CIRAG is a confederation of voluntary, charitable and statutory organisations specialising in the planning for and care of people who have been involved in and affected by a critical incident. It seeks to advise local and central Government in the delivery of medium to long term assistance to those affected by critical incidents. CIRAG also continues its work under the umbrella of Survivors for Peace.

The Foundation is now recognised as an authority on the needs of victims and survivors based in Great Britain. Its experience and knowledge is provided to organisations working with victims of political violence all over the world.

The Legacy Project finished in 2007 with the launch of its Lessons Learned Report at a Conference in October. This report and others related to the project can be found in our Resources and Publications section on this site.