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Applications are being sought for European Social Funding under Priority 1 of the new Northern Ireland European Social Fund Programme 2007-13. There will be £45.5million of funding available under the first call of the NI European Social Fund. (Please note this scheme does not open until 11 October 2007)

Eleanor Gill, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council, has been crowned public sector personality of the year at a glittering awards presentation on 04 October.

The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has teamed up with Gordons Chemists to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the charity’s Think Pink! Campaign which runs during October, breast cancer awareness month.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty took place on 17 October demanding urgent action on world poverty.

This is an opportunity to offer a one off small grant opportunity to LGB groups and organisations across the LGB sector in Northern Ireland.

Belfast City Council’s has opened its Annual Funding for Culture and Arts grants. As part of ongoing cultural investment, applications are now invited for Multi Annual Funding and Annual Funding for Culture and Arts 2008 - 2009.

Greater Village Regeneration Trust are offering FREE Maths and English tutoring for anyone needing extra help with their GCSE's

The Cedar Foundation has become the 1st Northern Ireland Charity to win the EFQM (European Foundation in Quality Management) Award. As well as winning the Excellence Award the charity also walked off with a special judge's award for Best Customer Focus.

Belfast shows its support for the oppressed citizens of Burma

Oxjam is a unique music experience that aims to stage as many music events as possible throughout October to raise money for Oxfam Ireland.

CAWT, the cross border health and social care partnership, is keen to engage with the voluntary and community sector so that our future programme of work reflects the needs of local communities.

A new website will assist organisations supporting Migrant Workers across Northern Ireland.

The Big Lottery Fund will provide up to £25 million in the UK over 2007-2009 to fund social and medical research grants for UK voluntary and community organisations.

Citizens Advice has welcomed the Governments latest increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The increase which takes effect from 1st October 2007 means that workers aged 22 and over will be entitled to £5.52 per hour and those workers aged 18-21 will receive £4.60 per hour.

Big Telly Theatre Company announces a major two year theatre project with older people. The programme promotes lifelong learning and seeks to encourage older people to use their creative and innovative skills within a commercial context as entrepreneurs.

Thanks to a £430,000 donation from NICVA and financial support from the Atlantic Philanthropies the new Turkington Fund will encourage active participation in society by older people.

NICVA First Line Management participants were given their coveted and highly regarded award certificates at a function in NICVA.
NICVA | Sandra Bailie | 28 Sep 2007

Parents Advice Centre has increased its support channels for parents with the launch of a new website www.parentsadvicecentre.org. The site offers a new way for parents and family members to seek information, support and guidance in dealing with family issues.

The radically revamped and updated website of the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) launches on Monday 1 October has a host of new features that users will appreciate.

To mark World Maritime Day on 27 September 2007, supporters of the UK Marine Bill for Northern Ireland gathered outside Stormont, with a giant petition fish calling on the Northern Ireland Assembly to ‘sign up’ and put in place robust and effective legislation that will ensure the sustainable future of our seas.
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