About LCCCT

Our Story

If we closed tomorrow, would the community miss us?

LCC Community Trust (LCCCT) started out as a church founded in 1999 when Pastors Brian and Mary Agnew felt called to establish a church in Lisburn that would reach people from all backgrounds. Initially named Kingdom Life City Church, the mission was to connect with those without prior ties to church or faith. In 2012, reflecting on the church’s impact, they asked, “If we closed tomorrow, would the community miss us?” This question inspired a deeper commitment to serve Lisburn meaningfully.

In 2013, Lisburn Foodbank was launched, soon followed by other community initiatives. Renamed Lisburn City Church in 2014, the organisation evolved into LCC Community Trust, officially recognised in 2015. Guided by the principle of offering a “hand-up, not just a hand-out,” LCCCT introduced the KickStart Social Supermarket in 2017. The Trust’s dedication to the community earned it the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2018.

LCC Community Trust supports the Lisburn community in times of crisis, meeting physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual needs. We serve people from diverse backgrounds, including low-income families, the homeless, and BAME communities. Our initiatives include the Lisburn Foodbank, Kickstart social supermarket, community money advice and life-skills workshops. At Inspire Café, we host Tiny Tots, community lunches, workshops, bible studies and peer advocacy groups, creating a place to belong within our community. Since its founding, LCCCT has supported over 10,000 individuals, creating a legacy of lasting impact and ensuring its place at the heart of the community.

Now we know that if we closed our doors tomorrow the community definitely would miss us!

Lisburn Town Center

Our People

Kickstart Social Supermarket

Lynsey Caqeua

CEO
Kickstart Social Supermarket

Lisa Currie

Bookkeeper
Kickstart Social Supermarket

Katrina Cather

Financial Inclusion Manager
Kickstart Social Supermarket

Julie Divers

Social Supermarket Manager
Kickstart Social Supermarket

Pebbles Campbell

Foodbank & Volunteer Coordinator
Kickstart Social Supermarket

Lesley Gilmore

Money Buddy Support
Kickstart Social Supermarket

Ashley Comrie

Administration & Communications
Kickstart Social Supermarket

Qama Turagabeci

Stores & Facilities Coordinator
Monica Dodu

Monica Dodu

Housekeeper
Kickstart Social Supermarket

Josephine Gade

Family Support
Kickstart Social Supermarket

Fiona Irwin

Outreach & Food Coordinator

Kickstart Social Supermarket

Rebecca Nelson

Fundraiser

Monica Dodu

Laura Coey

Pastoral Care Worker

Our Accomplishments

We are proud to have our community work recognised through the following accomplishments:

MBE

MBE Award for Voluntary Service to the Community in Northern Ireland

A prestigious recognition of our dedicated service to the community.

Queens Honour Award

Queen’s Honour Award for Voluntary Service (2018)

A testament to our enduring commitment to making a positive impact through volunteer efforts.

LCC Community Trust

Community Fund Refurbishment Grant (2017–2019)

Supporting the transformation of our facilities, enabling us to continue offering vital services to the community.

Pride of Place Ireland

Pride of Place Ireland Award for Welcoming New Communities (2023)

Acknowledging our efforts to foster inclusivity and create a welcoming environment for all.

Volunteers

In 2019 we celebrated our 20th Anniversary

Marking two decades of incredible voluntary and community projects, made possible by the dedication and hard work of all our volunteers and partners.

10 Years of Food Bank

We also celebrated 10 years of providing emergency food supplies through the Lisburn Food bank in June 2023.