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NI Events Company to close

The Assembly is to close the NI Events Company following the announcement of a £1.2m deficit incurred by the non-departmental public body.

Direct £20m to social housing.

The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) welcomed the statement by the Minister for Finance and Personnel, Peter Robinson, setting out his intention to introduce a 100% rate on empty homes from April 2009. NIFHA strongly supports the call of the Chartered Institute of Housing that the money raised, estimated to be £20m, be channelled directly to social housing development.

Camelot Foundation to close in Spring

Camelot Foundation has confirmed it is planning to close in Spring 2008 due to Camelot Group withdrawing funds earlier than expected.

Community Arts Grants Open

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is offering Small Grants ranging from £500 to £1,000 for community arts projects. 

East Belfast Project’s £23.5m Award

The Greater East Belfast Partnership’s Connswater Community Greenway has secured £23.5million to create a linear parkway following the course of the Connswater and other rivers through east Belfast.

Final call for volunteering awards

The Mayor’s Award for Volunteering 2008 is making its final call for nominations before the closing date of Friday 21st December 2007.
Lisburn City Council | Ryan Black | 03 Dec 2007

This week at the Assembly - 03 December

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 03 December 2007 to 07 December 2007.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 30 Nov 2007

Have your say on Volunteering Standards

The UK Workforce Hub are currently undertaking a project to review and refresh the Management of Volunteers National Occupational Standards to ensure they meet the needs of managers in the sector. The Belfast consultation event is being held on 05 December 2007
NICVA | Roisin Kelly | 29 Nov 2007

Rural Development Cluster formed

Antrim, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey Councils have confirmed their intention to work together as a cluster for the delivery of the new Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme (NIRDP) 2007 - 2013.
NICVA | Neil Irwin | 29 Nov 2007

Animate your rights

An exhibition showcasing a series of short films and visuals produced by students on the theme of human rights.

Sound the Alarm for Climate Change

On 8 December 2007 activists will gather on the steps of St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast to make a big noise for action on climate change.

Keep our arts alive

Northern Ireland arts are short changed compared to GB and Ireland. The arts can benefit us all - please show your support for more funds.
NICVA | John McCormick | 28 Nov 2007

Spend rates £20m on affordable housing

The £20m which could be raised from the rating of empty properties, should be set aside for affordable housing, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Northern Ireland said today.

World Aids Day at the Long Gallery

Over 100 delegates from across the UK, Ireland and overseas will be attending The HIV Support Centre’s awareness raising Conference on HIV and AIDS in Northern Ireland.
HIV Support Centre | Maria Kinney | 27 Nov 2007

Help narrow the shortfall

While welcoming Minister Ritchie's comments on the shortage of Social Housing The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations is anxious that the Stormont Executive urgently fills the shortfall in the budget.

Who was the 15,000th OWL learner?

The answer to this question was revealed at the 2007 Opportunities for Women Learning (OWL) certificate ceremony held on November 23 in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan with Teresa McKiernan from Cavan Town named as the 15,000th OWL learner.
WEA NI Head Office | Clare Oliver | 26 Nov 2007

Delivering focused and collective action

The WEA recently held a successful training day for voluntary and community groups across Northern Ireland focusing on Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP).
WEA NI Head Office | Clare Oliver | 26 Nov 2007

Access NI Briefing Session

On Monday 17 December NICVA is hosting a briefing session on Access NI (ANI) the new criminal history disclosure service set to replace the PoCVA system and the CRO service provided by PSNI from 1 April 2008.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 26 Nov 2007

Upcoming at the Assembly - 26 November

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 26 November 2007 to 30 November 2007.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 26 Nov 2007

Organisations discuss Community Planning

NICVA’s seminar on Community Planning on 23 November in partnership with Community Technical Aid and Rural Community Network was a great success with over one hundred people in attendance.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 26 Nov 2007

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