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Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is taking a step closer to an open charity registration process by phasing out what is known as the “combined list”.
The King's Award for Voluntary Service
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Volunteer Now

Celebrating the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK.
Pictured (L-R) with some of the training equipment that was bought thanks to the £300 Helping Hands donation is St Joseph’s Glenavy GAC Senior Ladies’ player Mary McStravick, Team Manager Chris Scullion, Power NI representative Lauren Donnelly, and club player Grainne McLaughlin.
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Open Strategic Communications

Glenavy Ladies’ Gaelic Football Team, St Joseph’s GAC, has received a community grant from leading energy supplier Power NI through their staff sponsorship scheme, Helping Hands.
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Advice NI

Advice NI have partnered with Special Educational Needs Advice Centre offering free training in digital skills for parents of children with additional needs.
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Raffrey Farmer Dee Heron who volunteers with the Moneyreagh & District Action Cancer Fundraising Group organised an auction of over 50 ewe lambs, 2 calves, one turkey and straw at the Saintfield Livestock Mart on Friday 18th August.
Discovering the Power of Volunteering
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Volunteer Now

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the landscape of volunteering is undergoing a transformation. Are you ready to seize the opportunity and engage a new wave of volunteers effectively?
Pictured (L-R) is Kellie Rouse from Ørsted and Kevin Devine from Clann na nGael GAC
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Open Strategic Communications

A community sports club near Strabane has received £5,000 from the Ørsted Owenreagh Wind Farms’ Community Benefit Fund that will allow for the installation of new energy efficient LED path lighting.
Course Timetable 2023-2024
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Platinum Training Institute

Our Course Calendar for 2023-2024 has now been completed.
More than a Bike scheme sponsors and scheme participants
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Maritime Belfast Trust

The More than a Bike scheme, is sponsored by Maritime Belfast Trust and Sustrans, who have come together with Migrant Help to offer individuals seeking sanctuary in Belfast refurbished bicycles, safety equipment and cycling skills training
Pictured (L-R) is Lenity NI volunteer Amanda Bell, Power NI representative Lauren Donnelly, and Lenity NI founder Christine Kelly. The County Down organisation was named the recent winner of Power NI’s ‘Brighter Communities’ £1,000 grant award.
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Open Strategic Communications

A Craigavon charity that offers practical support to people by providing them with essential everyday items is benefiting from a £1,000 cash donation through Power NI’s Brighter Communities programme.
Launching Archie's Adventures in Emotions
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PlayBoard NI

PlayBoard NI, the lead organisation for the development of children and young people’s play, has launched a new well-being book and resource titled Archie’s Adventures in Emotions.
Adam McBride, Senior Developer at Excalibur Press
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Excalibur Press

While the digital landscape offers a wealth of opportunities for small businesses, it equally presents a bounty for cybercriminals.
Kieran Harding, Managing Director, Business in the Community NI, recognises A&O Belfast as leaders in responsible business practice. The firm was awarded gold level in CORE: The Standard for Responsible Business in recognition of its commitment to doing business in a way that is better for employees, the planet and the local community. Receiving the award are Pauline Wylie, Communications Manager, and Ciaran McCallion, Head of Human Resources, A&O Belfast.
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Open Strategic Communications

Allen & Overy has been awarded gold level in the prestigious CORE: Responsible Business accreditation in recognition of its commitment to doing business in a way that is better for employees, the planet and the communities where they operate.
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PlayBoard NI

Play is one of the most effective mechanisms for engaging with children and young people within youth settings. PlayBoard NI's Playwork in a Youth Work Setting training builds upon, and complements, current youth work training.
ABC Council Financial Management Programmme
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Advice NI

Do you live in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area or work with groups in the area? Would you like to know a bit more about how to manage your money during these difficult times?
Sign up for Simon Community NI's Dragon Boat Race
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Open Strategic Communications

Leading homeless charity, Simon Community NI is set to make a big splash in September with the popular Dragon Boat Race in Belfast.
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The King's Fund

GSK's IMPACT Awards reward charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from £4,000 to £50,000, plus free training and development valued at a further £9,500.
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The King's Fund

GSK Health Inequalities Programme supports small and developing charities with total annual income between £20,000 and £150,000. It is open to registered charities that are at least a year old and working to tackle health inequalities in the UK.
L-R: Margaret Neville; David Kennedy, Community Foundation NI; Siobhan Murphy; Thomas Reddick; Carol Grimley. Thanks to the Fibrus Community Fund, the Armagh Westenders ran a digital support programme for their 150-plus members.
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Lanyon Group

Full Fibre broadband provider Fibrus has already allocated the entirety of its annual £60k Community Fund ahead of schedule due to “overwhelming demand”.
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ASCERT

NI’s leading alcohol and drug charity ASCERT, announced their partnership with SMART Recovery UK to deliver free in person weekly meetings for adults seeking support with addictive behaviour.
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NIACRO

Are you involved in recruiting staff and unsure about employing people with convictions? NIACRO's CPD-certified training will help you make informed and fair recruitment decisions that benefit your organisation, and people who want to move forward.
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Law Society of Northern Ireland

The Writ magazine is published by the Law Society of Northern Ireland.
Contact Nichola MacDougall for further information and course fees. nichola.macdougall@nea.org.uk
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National Energy Action (NEA) NI

National Energy Action (NEA) Northern Ireland is delivering a Level 3 Award in Energy Awareness from August to September 2023
Samaritans Awareness Day
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Samaritans in Northern Ireland

Volunteers raise awareness of its round-the-clock emotional support services to encourage people to get in touch if they need support.
Faithful+Gould (a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group), has been announced as the headline sponsor for the upcoming 2023 Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards.
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Social Enterprise Northern Ireland

Faithful+Gould (a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group), has been announced as the headline sponsor for the upcoming 2023 Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards.