
PROTEUS is inviting applications from organisations interested in developing and delivering projects which will increase people’s employability.

Groundwork NI's quality of service is recognised in Marque of Commitment award.

A soccer course run by The Cedar Foundation gives skills and confidence to disabled children in Derry.

NICVA research email briefing highlighting news, events, publications and information relevant to the sector.
NICVA | Andrea Burke | 26 Jul 2005

NICVA is disappointed that, once again, consultation on an anti-poverty strategy for NI is being conducted over the summer months. Read our response, and attend NICVA roundtable discussions and NIAPN consultation meetings.

Oxfam launches £1 million appeal for West Africa Food Crisis.

The Creative Pioneer Programme starts from the premise that many creative individuals have the talent to become great entrepreneurs. The Creative Pioneer Programme offers artists the opportunity to build on their potential and to develop the confidence to take the next step.

The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety invites applications for project funding 2005-06.

New government website keeps voluntary and community groups informed of government funding.

Mencap opens a new jobs club in Newtownards for people with learning disabilities. In partnership with North Down and Ards Institute.

Mencap spearhead the Right to Be campaign to demand better services in the west of Northern Ireland for people with a learning disability.

CFNI has opened both its European Peace Programmes for applications and it holding two information sessions for potential applicants.

Orange want to support local projects around the country that are working to make a difference to people with sensory disabilities.

If you pay by instalments, you can now sign up to receive payment reminders by text.

Salsathon raises over £2000 for The MS Society, NI.

Comic Relief is ready to spend the money that was raised on Red Nose Day 2005.

A delegation from the voluntary and community sector across the UK met the newly installed Lottery Minister, the Rt Hon Richard Caborn MP, in London on 14 July 2005 to discuss the Lottery Bill.

There is huge support in the voluntary and community sector for a total ban on smoking in public places.

Five civil society organisations lead the way in working towards a just society.
CIVICUS | Florence Kiff | 14 Jul 2005

Voluntary organisations throughout the UK want to step up the campaign to combat poverty and social exclusion...