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Latest Society news from Madeira and Funchal.
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The Madeiran athlete won the 2025/2026 First Division National Championship in the Pool discipline of 10-Ball. The Regional Government also commended Gastromadeira Clube de Bilhar - GCB and the Madeira Billiards Association.
The Regional Directorate for Sport has awarded grants for participation in regional gymnastics for all and fencing competitions. Maximum funding amounts to €432.08 for Associação One - Onde Nasce a Expressão and €631.60 for Associação Desportiva e Recreativa de Ponta Delgada.
Ivone de Fátima Silva has been honoured by the Regional Government after winning two bronze medals at international paragliding competitions. The commendation also recognises her club, the Jardim da Serra Cultural and Sports Association.
Danilo José Moniz Ferreira received a public commendation for winning the bronze medal with the national team at the 2026 Wheelchair Handball World Championship. The coach represents Clube Naval Setubalense.
Fourteen associations and informal youth groups will receive funding through the Social Innovation and Transformation Programme. The total maximum grant is €35,673.65, allocated across 2026 and 2027.
IHM will sign a programme contract with Reinventa Association to fund initiatives for families experiencing social vulnerability. The maximum grant will be split between 2026 and 2027.
The Funchal Community Development Association will receive a monthly contribution of €37,352.40 for its centres in Várzea and Romeiras. The renewed agreement covers 30 service users and runs from October 2026 to September 2029.
The Regional Plan for Active and Healthy Ageing 2027-2031 is based on five pillars, from supporting caregivers to financial sustainability. The Regional Government Council is expected to approve the plan within 30 days.
The Government Council publicly recognised a canoeing athlete, a badminton coach and a judoka from Madeira for their results in international competitions. In two cases, the commendations also include regional clubs and associations.
Seventeen social economy organisations will sign programme contracts under PROAGES II, with total funding of up to €2,016,000. The contracts run until 31 December 2026 and may cover expenses incurred throughout the year.
The Madeira Social Security Institute may incur costs of €1,344,686.40 between 2026 and 2029 to fund the specialist day centres in Várzea and Romeiras. The monthly contribution will rise from €36,517.61 to €37,352.40 from 1 October 2026.
A correction notice restores the annex omitted from the resolution awarding the Honorary Insignia of Prestige - “50 Years of Autonomy” in 2026. The list names recipients across seven areas, including people honoured posthumously and regional organisations.