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National Minimum Wage announced

The new rates for the National Mimumum Wage have been announced.
NICVA | Susan Lavery | 31 Aug 2006

First meetings on Citizenship announced

The Taskforce, established by Mr Ahern earlier this year, is due to make recommendations to the government early in 2007. It has invited individuals, community groups and organisations to have their say on what it means to be an active citizen in today's Ireland.
Department of the Taoiseach | TOAC | 31 Aug 2006

NICVA remembers John Oliver

This week, NICVA remembers with fondness one of those responsible for the council's formation.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 30 Aug 2006

RDC appoint two new Council members

THe Northern Ireland Rural Development Council RDC has appointed Roy Hanna and James Currie to its ruling Council.
Rural Development Council | Aileen Donnelly | 30 Aug 2006

A right to an excellent website?

The NI Human Rights Commission has launched a great new website and email news briefing.

Erase data before it erases you.

In an article we ran in August, Community NI covered the issue of fraud against charities and groups in Northern Ireland.  A keen reader alerted the site to issues around data security, particularly of personal or financially sensitive information which may be held on computers in the workplace. 

Crumlin enters the future.

Youth in the County Antrim village of Crumlin are about to embark on a fascinating creative journey involving local knowledge, teamwork, community empowerment, a magical Clock Tower and time travel!

Research Email Briefing 49

The Website version of the NICVA research email briefing, highlighting news, events, publications and information relevant to the sector.
NICVA | Andrea Thornbury | 29 Aug 2006

NICVA thinks Link

With only hours to go to 2006's Charity Oscars, find out what the nominees are nominated for...
NICVA | Ben Archibald | 25 Aug 2006

Funding for financial capability

The FSA is inviting applications for projects which help people make good financial choices.

Funding for diversity work in schools

All schools in Northern Ireland, controlled or maintained or other, are invited to apply under the seventh round of the Integrated Education Fund Grant Making Programme, “Promoting a Culture of Tolerance in Schools” (PACT VII). 

NDACT Small grants scheme open

Voluntary and Community organisations are now invited to submit proposals to Northern Drugs and Alcohol Co-Ordination Team (NDACT) up to a maximum value of £2,500 to address Alcohol and Drug outcomes as identified within the NDACT Action Plan 2006-2009.

RBS Innovate Grants

Following contact from NICVA, Transact have confirmed that RBS Innovate is also open to applications from organisations in Northern Ireland - although original guidelines did not indicate so.

FHE Governorships

A shakeup in the way local further and higher education colleges are run here means governors are being sought for institutes.

DFID Development Awareness Mini Grants Fund 2007

The Department for International Development invites applications to its Mini Grants Fund 2007 from organisations or networks with an interest in development education work in Northern Ireland.
CommunityNI.org | Stephen McCloskey | 22 Aug 2006

Lisburn's Community Support Guide launched

A guide to support available to community groups has been launched.
Lisburn City Council | Janette Osborne | 21 Aug 2006

Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize

The Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million (U.S.) is awarded annually to an organization making extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering anywhere in the world. 

Gates Award for Global Health

The Gates Award for Global Health was established to reward and exemplify organisations which have developed processes for improving health, especially in resource poor settings, with measurable results.

Two new members profiled.

North Belfast Community Transport and the Junction in Derry are profiled as new members.
NICVA | Ben Archibald | 21 Aug 2006

A Nepalese volunteering adventure.

One volunteer documents her experiences in Nepal with INFO Nepal.
Inside Nepal Friendship Organization | INFO Nepal - Volunteers for Nepal | 20 Aug 2006

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