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Volunteer lunches update

Thanks to a massive campaign of letter writing and lobbying, the government has announced a U-turn on a DWP guideline which, on the face of it, would have prevented volunteers on means tested benefits from claiming lunch expenses from the organisation for which they volunteered.
NICVA | News Editor | 09 Aug 2006

Civicus calls for Ethiopia solidarity

CIVICUS has issued an urgent call for solidarity with the people of Ethiopia, and support for a group of activists in the troubled country.
CIVICUS | Ben Archibald | 09 Aug 2006

Community festivals fund tranche 3 open

Applications are invited under Tranche 3 (£150,000) of the 2006-07 fund. This tranche is for festivals that will take place between 1 December 2006 and 31 March 2007. The closing date for applications is Monday 21 August 2006.

National Lottery Bill finally passed

The National Lottery Bill received Royal Assent on Monday 11 July.

Legacy of Tears

SAVER/NAVER victim support group based in Markethill launch a book relating very human true stories about members of their group.
South Armagh Victims Encouraging Recognition/NAVER | Sabine mcAllister | 08 Aug 2006

Fundraising Standards Board NI Manager

The Regional Manager of the Fundraising Standards Board has been appointed and will cover both Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Gain pounds to lose pounds

Applications are invited for projects which aim to (1) Halt the Rise in Levels of Obesity in Children and Young People by 2010 and (2) Address obesity prevention through food and nutrition initiatives.

NOW is the Time for Disability Minsiter's Visit

Anne Maguire - the UK Minister for Disabled People visited the NOW Project and congratulated them on their work to enable people with learning disabilities to gain the training and support they require to get the job they want and keep it.
Now Project | Maeve Mc Rory | 07 Aug 2006

NICVA Charity law briefing

NICVA has released its briefing paper on draft legislation for charities in Northern Ireland.
NICVA | Ben Archibald | 07 Aug 2006

EU - Latin America Award

People interested in local or regional cooperation between the European Union and Latin America are invited to submit essays for the Observatory for EU – Latin America Decentralised Cooperation Research award.
NICVA | James Laverty | 03 Aug 2006

Seed Awards

The Supporting Entrepreneurs for Environment and Development (Seed) Awards, an international biennial competition, is designed to support innovative, entrepreneurial partnerships.
NICVA | James Laverty | 02 Aug 2006

Trócaire responds to Middle East crisis

Trócaire allocates thousands to relief efforts in Lebanon, Israel and Palestinian Territories.
Trocaire NI | Ben Archibald | 02 Aug 2006

Trek Peru for Help the Aged

Amanda Lamb challenges people to sign up for Trek the Inca Trail 2007
Help The Aged In Northern Ireland | Julie Roberts | 02 Aug 2006

NetWORKS Cross-border programme

The NetWORKS Cross Border Community Enterprise Programme is an initiative of Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT) Ltd. in association with Ardee Community Development Company and Tuath (Donegal Community and Local Development Centre).

Royal Mail changes post pricing

The Royal Mail is changing the way it deals with letter postage, with a significant impact on the voluntary and community sector.
CommunityNI.org | Postwatch | 01 Aug 2006

Human Rights Consortium Evaluation

The Human Rights Consortium is seeking tenders for a complete overall evaluation of the work of the Consortium.

Microsoft rewards IT training charities

Do you represent a community group or charity that wants to actively help disadvantaged groups develop their IT skills? Could your organisation benefit from a £2,500 grant and software to be put towards an IT project?
Citizens Online Swindon | Citizens Online | 28 Jul 2006

Ceasefire Now

Major charities in the UK are calling on Tony Blair to call for a ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel and are asking people to text in their support.
Save The Children Northern Ireland | Charlene Craig | 28 Jul 2006

BIG opens International programmes

The BIG Lottery Fund is channeling £30 million into two new streams of international funding with the aim of improving life chances and opportunities of some of the poorest people in the developing world.

Budgets under scrutiny

A massive hullabaloo has broken out over the Government’s ‘monster underspend’ for the 2005-2006 financial year, just like it does almost every year. Just for one moment, allow Community NI to join in the hubbub.

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