Events

Take GIANT STEPS for Mental Health in Northern Ireland! Join AWARE NI on Saturday, 17 May 2025, for Giant Steps, a spectacular Causeway Coastal Walk to raise vital funds and awareness for mental health services in Northern Ireland!

This 90 minute nutshell course will refresh, inform and update learners on the different transitional protection elements available to legacy claimants moving over to Universal Credit.

As technology leaders, we know the challenge for our teams: brilliant technical minds that don't always connect effectively with business decision-makers. When your technical experts can command a room and sell concepts without authority, you see a transformation from service provider to strategic business partnership. We've arranged a TED-inspired Presentation Skills workshop by the experts at Bespoke Communications to engage your teams. The workshop has been specifically designed to support technical experts with business presentation skills for impact and influence. We're encouraging you to identify team members who will benefit from the session and to register.

Set yourself a relaxing and mindful challenge for 2025 by joining Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI and Jennifer Greenlees on the May bank holiday Monday for a yoga, paddle-boarding and SUP yoga on the golden sands of Helen’s Bay beach.

Join AI evangelist and expert trainer Tina Calder for a hands-on AI Power Bootcamp designed to supercharge your business and marketing. In one action-packed day, you’ll build your own AI toolkit, master cutting-edge tools, crack the code on expert prompting, and walk away ready to transform your business with generative AI.

This half day course provides a detailed overview of all National Insurance Contribution rules and how these translate to State Pension Entitlement in both the new and outgoing Pension Schemes.

Sometimes managing & leading volunteer teams can present us with unique challenges that can be difficult to overcome. Issues like: Volunteers who have come into conflict with each other in a way that is damaging team morale Volunteer teams who dislike & resist changes that the organisation wants to make Volunteers who are not performing well but who are unwilling to step back A volunteer who has clashed with a service user in a way that might damage the organisation’s reputation may arise and need your immediate attention without there being any clear guidance on how best to resolve them. This workshop will explain various strategies, communication styles, and conflict management skills that will help you resolve these types of difficulties. We will then explore some real case studies to think about how to apply these problem-solving techniques in practice.

This half day certificated training course provides a refresher on the following topics: Legal and policy context Abuse issues Reporting concerns Planning activities and assessing and managing risk Code of behaviour.

This practical and informative session will provide detailed information on the support available within the benefit system for those who have experienced bereavement and that are responsible for funeral arrangements including;

Keeping Adults Safe: Adult Safeguarding Champion and Appointed Person Refresher Training: The Adult Safeguarding Champion role combines responsibility for strategy, operations and oversight for an organisation in relation to adults at risk of harm under “Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection in Partnership” (2015) and the “Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures” (2016). Some organisations will also have Appointed Persons, with delegated responsibility for day to day adult safeguarding operations.

Experience Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast, as you walk in the footsteps of this remarkable abolitionist, philanthropist and social reformer. Mary Ann McCracken, who was born over 250 years ago, is intrinsically linked to the city of Belfast. She lived her fearless life championing causes, moving from place to place, always on a mission to make life better for those less fortunate than herself.

This is a half day’s refresher training for Designated Officers who have already attended a full day’s training. It covers: The role and responsibilities of the Designated Officer Health and Social Care Trusts structures and processes Issues and experiences around referrals and sharing information Recent developments in safeguarding children and young people.

This full day, in person course will help you to understand the main elements of a structured teaching approach and how you can successfully implement these in a person centred and neuro-inclusive way for autistic children or adults.

This course is designed for anyone who wants to understand more about autism and neurodiversity within the workplace. Explore how you can provide support and adjustments to build an inclusive workplace, and benefit from the benefits of a diverse staff team and accessible workplace.

By this stage in the masterclass series, you'll have created a standout CV, built an impactful LinkedIn profile and will be ready to perfect your interview technique. With out expert guidance, we'll provide you with the tips, tools and techniques to ace your competency based interviews!

The KEYHOLE® Early Intervention Programme is a 2-day interactive training course specifically designed for early years professionals. This training programme aims to help professionals develop their skills and confidence in supporting young autistic children or those that may be awaiting an assessment. Topics include play, communication, social interaction, behaviour, and the Early Years role. The aim of the course is to enable you with the skills and confidence to support the child and family in a person-centred and neuroinclusive way.

The history of Belfast begins at Clifton House. From the moment you step through our door you will be transported back in time to the Belfast Poorhouse – opened in 1774 – which provided sanctuary to thousands of people, from the young and old, to local citizens and passing sailors, throughout the years.

With the current prevalence of employability schemes aimed at individuals who have been economically inactive, it is vital that clients understand the risks and rewards that entering work may present to their entitlement.

This 90-minute nutshell course will refresh, inform and update learners on Universal Credit’s treatment of The Self-Employed including;

Join Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd for a short session to look at volunteering in terms of recruitment, retention, and recognition.

Join Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd for a short session to look at volunteering in terms of recruitment, retention, and recognition.

Join us at Annadale Community Centre on Saturday, 18th January, from 2-4pm for a unique and inspiring experience brought to you by Bees for Peace.

This course will explore the key differences related to autism and how they may impact on a person within your youth or sports group.

This is a basic awareness course for those working with children, young people and adults at risk. This half day course covers: legal and policy context of safeguarding; what abuse is and who abuses; reporting concerns; and code of behaviour for staff and volunteers.

Keeping Children Safe: Designated Officer Training This one day certificated training is suitable for Designated and Deputy Designated Officers. This session will provide training to assist and support them in carrying out their role and responsibilities.