{"id":56359,"date":"2026-03-29T08:08:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T07:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=56359"},"modified":"2026-03-29T08:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T07:08:18","slug":"a-new-face-for-the-san-filipe-band-through-the-ngo-co-financing-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/a-new-face-for-the-san-filipe-band-through-the-ngo-co-financing-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"A new face for the San Filipe Band through the NGO Co-Financing Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The St Philip Band Club AD 1851, i.e. the Banda San Filep in \u0126a\u017c-\u017bebbu\u0121, has just benefited from funds through the NGO Co-Financing Fund, whose aim is to assist voluntary organisations in the co-financing of projects financed by European funds.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, this organization has just implemented a project through European LEADER funds, with which they restored the facade of the historic club building located in the heart of \u017bebbu\u0121. This is in order to ensure its architectural integrity and aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p>Present for this inauguration were the Minister for Inclusion and Volunteering Julia Farrugia and the Chief Executive of the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector Mauro Pace Parascandalo.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, it was noted how the NGO Co-Financing Fund is offering an important opportunity for organizations to continue investing in quality projects, while strengthening their role as a key pillar in society. It was also emphasized that these investments not only contribute to the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, but also help create more attractive and functional spaces for the community.<\/p>\n<p>In her speech, Minister Julia Farrugia explained how, &#8220;This investment is a clear example of how the Government is continuing to concretely support the voluntary sector, which plays an essential role in the social and cultural life of the country. The San Filep Band is not only part of our cultural heritage, but also a community centre that brings people together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Through the NGO Co-Financing Fund we are continuing to strengthen the capacity of voluntary organisations to carry out quality projects that leave a positive and sustainable impact in our localities. This project in \u017bebbu\u0121 is clear evidence of how these funds were crucial in protecting and strengthening our historical and cultural identity, and for this project to come to life,&#8221; concluded the minister.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Executive Mauro Pace Parascandalo said, &#8220;It is gratifying to see organisations that continue to make use of both European and local funds to increase the quality of what they offer to the community in which they operate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Apart from the funds from this scheme, the San Filip Band also benefited from the Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme , the Small Initiatives Support Scheme, as well as the More Inclusive Communities scheme.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo (MIV)<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_56359\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"56359\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The St Philip Band Club AD 1851, i.e. the Banda San Filep in \u0126a\u017c-\u017bebbu\u0121, has just benefited from funds through the NGO Co-Financing Fund, whose aim is to assist voluntary organisations in the co-financing of projects financed by European funds. 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