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Lawrence awards for young people

The Philip Lawrence Awards reward outstanding achievements in good citizenship by young people aged 11 to 20.
NICVA | James Laverty | 11 Sep 2007

Chance for charities to win recognition

The NICVA Link Awards 2008 have been launched by Seamus McAleavey, chief executive of NICVA and Chris Clark, chief executive officer of BT Ireland.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 11 Sep 2007

Making policy work for you training

Policy is a key function of the voluntary and community sector. It’s an important way of helping organisations achieve their aims and objectives and meet the needs of the people and communities they represent and yet it is often perceived as complex, confusing and well ...boring! This training session aims to change all that.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 10 Sep 2007

We must tackle good relations

NICVA today welcomed this afternoon's statement by Dr Paisley on building tolerance in Northern Ireland and urged speedy action.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 10 Sep 2007

Differing opinions on PPS14 ruling

RCN welcomes move on the controversial piece of planning legislation while Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland concerned at the impact the ruling will have on the rural environment

Stable interest rates 'good for housing'

The NI Federation of Housing Association's Chief Executive, Chris Williamson, called the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates at 5.75% ‘good news’ for housing.

This week at the Assembly - 10 September

An overview of business upcoming at the Assembly from 10 September 2007 to 14 September 2007.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 10 Sep 2007

What have you done to stop homophobia?

Recent press coverage of the Assembly Ombudsman’s findings that Ian Paisley Junior’s comments were not a breach of the Assembly Member’s Code of Conduct has prompted CoSO to issue a press statement calling on the Assembly to show leadership over homophobia.
Coalition on Sexual Orientation | James Knox | 10 Sep 2007

High Court Ruling on PPS14

John Woods, NI director of Friends of the Earth, responds to a High Court Ruling on PPS14 on 7 September 2007.

Opening up to Northern Ireland

The Bill of Rights Forum has started the work of reaching out and listening to groups and individuals in Northern Ireland, the Forum’s Chair, Chris Sidoti, said in Belfast today.
Northern Ireland Office: | Press Office | 07 Sep 2007

Community Safety Small Grants (Belfast)

Belfast City Council in partnership with the Belfast Community Safety Partnership has launched a small grants scheme to deal with antisocial behaviour.

Reaching Communities Re-opens

The Big Lottery Fund is taking to the road to re-launch a major funding programme for disadvantaged communities throughout Northern Ireland.
NICVA | Neil Irwin | 05 Sep 2007

Contribute to the skills debate

Following a very lively and informative session held in NICVA on 4 September you still have an opportunity to give us your perspective on skills needs and training development in the voluntary and community sector.
NICVA | Gordon McCullough | 04 Sep 2007

Work on Peace programme is continuing

SEUPB are currently in the late stages of negotiations with the European Commission to finalise the Operational Plans for Peace III and Intregg.

Neighbourhood Economic Grants (Belfast)

Belfast City Council have launched a call for the Neighbourhood Economic Development Programme (NEDP). The aim of the NEDP is to promote and support economic development activity in local communities.

St Patrick's Day Small Grants (Belfast)

Belfast City Council is now inviting applications from voluntary and community groups in the Belfast area towards the organisation of local events and activities associated with the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

WEA........Fighting Gremlins!

The WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) is winning the fight against gremlins through their Essential Skills courses. 1 in 4 adults in Northern Ireland have problems with reading, writing and maths. One learner who has overcome these problems with the WEA is Rab Robinson.
WEA NI Head Office | Clare Oliver | 31 Aug 2007

Polluters donate £5,000 to RSPB

Creagh Concrete Products Limited of Toomebridge Co. Antrim, found guilty of pollution, was given an absolute discharge after making a donation of £5,000 to the RSPB.
NICVA | Neil Irwin | 30 Aug 2007

Arts Council puts on Lotto restrictions

The Arts Council is planning to permit only those organisation’s currently funded under the multi-annual programme (MAP) to ‘apply’ for funding when the new round opens. This means the scheme is closed to new applicants for the second year running.
NICVA | Neil Irwin | 30 Aug 2007

Assembly review

Lisa McElherron, Policy Development Manager at NICVA, has a look back at the first one hundred days of the Assembly and casts a glance at what may be in store for the sector over the next few months.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 29 Aug 2007

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