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Fr Perry, St Vincent de Paul Spiritual Director, is pictured with SVP National President, Rose McGowan, and SVP Regional President for the North Region, Mary Waide, at the North Region Members Day. www.svpni.co.uk
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After almost three years, St Vincent de Paul reconnects with Members at Regional event as demand for support here heightens amid the cost of living crisis
Pauline Brown, St Vincent de Paul Regional Manager, and Mary Waide, Regional President of St Vincent de Paul North Region, are joined by Northern Ireland’s queen of comedy, May McFettridge, and much loved television presenter, Eamonn Holmes, to launch this year’s SVP Annual Appeal. To make a donation, please visit www.svp.ie
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As winter approaches, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) is receiving in excess of 2,000 requests for help a week in towns, cities and villages across the country.
Martin Dunn, CEO of Dunn Development Corp, and Martin O’Brien of Social Change Initiative viewing some of the designs from international architects competing for the masterplan for Mackie’s. https://www.takebackthecity.ie/competition
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New York City developer Martin Dunn, has been in Belfast this week to meet with families in housing need and housing agencies to provide expert opinion on how a climate resilient community could be delivered at the Mackie’s site in Belfast
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

The Consumer Council is warning consumers in Northern Ireland to stay safe from parcel delivery scams during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the upcoming Christmas shopping period.
Family, friends and former colleagues gathered at Kirk House to remember Bertie Sharpe MBE
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Belfast Central Mission

A small commemoration event took place at Kirk House residential care home in east Belfast to remember the life and influence of Bertie Sharpe MBE, the Director of Belfast Central Mission (BCM) for 18 years before his retirement in 2006.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday taking place on 25 November and 28 November respectively, consumers in Northern Ireland will be hoping to find some great offers online. Some retailers have even started their deals already.
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CADA

Leprosy Mission NI joins CADA NI! The Leprosy Mission Northern Ireland (TLM NI) has recently become the 20th member of the Coalition.
Xlerator Hand Dryers customisable bespoke covers can display your World Cup allegiances
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Do you want to make a World Cup statement?
Play in times of hardship
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PlayBoard NI

With the cost of living crisis impacting families across Northern Ireland, PlayBoard NI, the lead organisation for the development of children and young people’s play, has developed a new resource highlighting a range of low-cost play ideas.
Judith Owens Chief Executive of Titanic Belfast, Kerrie Sweeney Chief Executive of Maritime Belfast Trust, and Dr Marie-Thérèse McGivern Chair of Maritime Belfast Trust.
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Maritime Belfast Trust

Maritime Belfast Trust, the charity responsible for promoting and preserving Belfast’s maritime heritage, marks a year of achievements by revealing a significant investment of £4.5million for the Gallery Refreshment Programme at Titanic Belfast.
Volunteer Now Christmas Campaign - Give the Gift of Friendship - Volunteer Now Service User Jeanette Sharvin with Victoria O'Neill, Community Projects Officer Volunteer Now
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LK Communications

Public encouraged to spread good cheer and volunteer as a befriender to the elderly community and give the gift of friendship this Christmas
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

To mark International Men’s Day on 19th November, Action Cancer is shining a light on its unique Peer Mentoring Service
Winter is coming
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Belfast Salt Company has launched its new ecommerce website ahead of the coming cold season so you can shop online to prepare for winter.
Youth@Play training
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PlayBoard NI

Playwork in a Youth Work Setting will help youth workers to better meet play needs.
Tumble Circus performers create a stunning moving human pyramid.
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Tumble Circus

Belfast's forward-thinking award-winning circus company, Tumble Circus is delighted to return to Belfast's Writers’ Square with Winter Circus and is offering discounted group bookings for community organisations.
Leading mental health charity Inspire Wellbeing is rolling out vulnerable adult training to staff at full fibre broadband provider Fibrus. Pictured L-R are: Maria Moreno Diez, Senior Specialist in Learning and Development at Fibrus; Alex Bunting, Director of Care and Support at Inspire Wellbeing; Daniel McKinless, Fibre Ambassador.
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Lanyon Group

A leading mental health charity is rolling out vulnerable adult training to staff at full fibre broadband provider Fibrus.
Julian Simmons launches Lidl Northern Ireland Christmas Trolley Dash in aid of NSPCC
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LK Communications

Legendary broadcaster calls for shoppers to enter retailer’s annual Trolley Dash to win their entire Christmas shop for just £1 in aid of charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland
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Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

An open call for charity representatives to join the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s stakeholder engagement forum has been issued this week.
Edel Diamond of Colin Glen Christian Fellowship in Dunmurry receives the receive the James Brown & Sons Community Fund grant from James Brown MBE, Lisa Hutchinson, Funeral Arranger, and Emma Moore, Branch Development Manager, James Brown & Sons. Colin Glen Christian Fellowship which is part of the South West Belfast foodbank, will use the money to boost its food packages. www.jamesbrownfuneraldirectors.com
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James Brown and Sons has selected eight worthy recipients to receive grants as it launches its third round of funding
Pictured launching the 2022 Giving Tree Appeal at the Maldron Hotel in Belfast’s Linen Quarter are Nicky Conway, Chief Executive of BCM, Colum Boyle, Permanent Secretary of the Department for Communities, and Mary Waide, St Vincent de Paul’s Regional President for the North region.
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Belfast Central Mission

This year’s Giving Tree Toy Appeal between BCM, DfC and SVP, was officially launched this week to encourage everyone to help provide a sense of joy to as many families as possible by donating a toy, gift or voucher.
Pictured from left to right: Bill Cherry, Managing Director, Refresh NI, Cameron Watt, Chief Executive of Alpha Housing, and Zara Burns, Marketing Officer, Refresh NI
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Open Strategic Communications

Alpha Housing has launched a new partnership with local firm Refresh NI to provide repair services for elderly tenants in 1,000 homes across Northern Ireland.
Self Help Africa Northern Ireland Ambassador Rob Herring
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Ulster Rugby hooker Rob Herring and BBC presenter Stephen Watson will front a special ticketed event in aid of Self Help Africa Northern Ireland at Kingspan on 8 December
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Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

Meet some of Northern Ireland’s Charity Commissioners and get an in-depth look at the work of the regulator at the Commission’s annual public meeting 2022.
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Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

Charities with an annual reporting deadline of 31 October 2022 have less than two weeks to submit their annual return to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
Jonathan McAlpin, Chair of Eastside Awards Committee, is joined by sponsors to shout from the rooftops that the seventh Eastside Awards is now open for entry. Deadline for entries to Eastside Awards which recognises all that is good about East Belfast is 28 October. To enter, please visit www.eastsideawards.org
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The seventh Eastside Awards is now open for entry with a brand new category this year reflecting the efforts organisations are making to environmental sustainability.