The Workspace Group Companies
Today, in addition to providing business support services and business property, the Workspace Group is also involved in: recruitment; training and employment initiatives; energy efficiency and insulation; heat receovery systems; childcare; and recreational activities. These commercial activities are pursued to generate profits that are then used to benefit the local community.
Network Recruitment
With offices in Magherafelt and Letterkenny Network Recruitment provides a free and confidential registration service to people seeking temporary and/or permanent job opportunities throughout Ireland. Network help fulfil the recruitment needs of employers by providing a short-list of suitable candidates for a variety of job types. Network Recruitment work within many sectors including: Accountancy and Finance; Office Services; Sales & Marketing; Retail & Distribution; Catering & Hospitality; IT; Engineering; Construction; and Manufacturing.
W: http://www.network-recruitment.net/
Letterkenny Office E: letterkenny@network-recruitment.net
T: +353 (0) 74 911 3274
Magherafelt Office E: magherafelt@network-recruitment.net
T: +44 (0) 28 7963 1032
Network Personnel
Delivers training and employment initiatives throughout Northern Ireland. We encourage anyone who is aged 18 years or over to move back into employment through the Steps to Work Programme. We also help homeless, ex-offenders and those with a history of drug and/or alcohol problems through the Progress2Work programme. The Work Preparation Programme provides placement for people in receipt of incapacity benefit as a stepping stone to returning to work. We also deliver a range of other training and employment programmes and private bespoke computer training for business.
W: www.networkpersonnel.org.uk E: info@networkpersonnel.org.uk
T:+44 (0) 28 7963 1032
Homeseal
Based in Draperstown, Homeseal is a professional insulation company providing a ‘one stop shop’ for all your insulation requirements. We provide cavity wall and loft insulation, draught proofing, pipe lagging, lagging hot and cold water tanks, fiting oil burner jackets and radiator panels. Operating since 1995, we have insulated thousands of homes and premises throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
W: www.homesealni.co.uk E: info@homesealni.co.uk
T: +44 (0) 28 7962 7474
Elite Energy
Environment 2000 Limited was formed in 1992 with the aim of bringing novel in concept, easy to install, energy saving and water conservation products to the market place. We place great emphasis on our quality standards for both the product used and the installations carried out by our team of fitters to our published ISO 9001:2000 standards.
W:www.theenergyspecialists.co.uk E:sales@theenergyspecialists.co.uk
T: + 44 (0) 28 7962 8113
Backrow Recreation Centre
The Backrow Recreation Centre has a wide range of facilities available for use by the local community in the evenings, weekends and during the summer months. These include a four court sports centre, dedicated spin bike facilities, four handball walls and outdoor 3rd generation synthetic pitches. Suitable for all types of sport and recreation use as well as children’s parties the centre is used by local schools during weekdays. The Backrow Recreation Centre runs sports intensive summer clubs and taster sessions of less promoted sporting and recreational facilities.
Tel:+44 (0) 28 7962 7800
www.facebook.com/BackrowRecreationCentre 
Draperstown After School Club
A safe and stimulating after school facility accommodating up to 40 children aged 4 – 11. The after school club provides a full range of indoor and outdoor games and activities, healthy snacks and drinks, and an all day summer club during school holidays. The centre fully complies with, and is regularly inspected by Social Services and is fully qualified with experienced staff. Homework is also supervised if requested.
T: +44 (0) 28 7962 9224
Workspace Community Fund
The Workspace Community Fund, which is being managed by The Communtiy Foundation for Northern Ireland will provide financial assistance to voluntary and community groups that want to make a positive impact in the local area.
Therm Tech
Based in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Therm Tech design, manufacture, install and commission unique state of the art energy saving solutions for a range of commercial and industrial uses. these include the provision of heat recovery and recycling systems through to industrial super sized heaters and activated carbon technology.
W: www.thermtech.co.uk E: sales@thermtech.co.uk
T: 0161 339 3049
Board Members
Workspace is managed by a voluntary board of directors, made up of representatives from business, academia and the statutory agencies. Current serving members are:
- Michael McAllister, (Chairman), ASM Horwath Chartered Accountants
- Graham Mawhinney, (Vice Chairman), former Head of Science, Magherfelt High School
- Regina Caulfield, Caulfield Insurance
- Cllr Brian McGuigan, Magherafelt District Council
- Jack Hogg, Macrete
- Cllr Kathleen Lagan, Magherafelt District Council
- Willie McKeown, Yardmaster International
- Patsy McShane, PG McShane Consultancy
- Brian O’Kane, O’Kane Holdings Ltd
- Sam McCloskey, NI Centre of Competence for Sustainable Energy