Events

Join us for a range of online events exploring topics such as audience engagement, cultural diversity and sustainability in the heritage sector. This is an opportunity to meet others, share knowledge and learn about what's happening across Northern Ireland.

This ever popular course is back and some changes have been made to help learners improve their teaching practice. The Level 3 Award is designed for those working towards a teaching/training qualification or for those who don't want to take a qualification but want more information about how to teach/train effectively, for example, in your workplace if you train people as part of your job either in groups or as individuals.

This course offers participants the opportunity to learn about counselling/helping within a community/helping within a community setting. This is a daytime course beginning on October 19th 2021. It will run for 20 weeks x 5 hours and will be offered on a Tuesday from 10am to 3pm.

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

In this practical guided mentoring and consulting programme attendees will be taken through all the key elements of your brand story at your pace, focusing on the things that matter to you.

The speaker at our 7th in the series of inspirational speakers events is Dr Louise O’Kane from Community Places who will talk about Participatory Budgeting (PB).

Good Governance is essential for an organisation to have direction, plan ahead, be effective and meet legal requirements. This training will develop and improve your governance knowledge to ensure that your organisation is governed and led effectively.

This session will discuss the programmes, schemes and funding that is available in Northern Ireland. We will be taking a look at the services that are in place to support the people of Northern Ireland and help them to increase their employability skills as well as gaining employment opportunities. We will get to know what opportunities are available, eligibility criteria as well as how to get involved with each programme and how it may affect a persons’ benefits. REGISTER NOW https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/190480140227

Relive the legacy of Game of Thrones on this interactive Glass of Thrones walking tour!

Explore Clifton Street Cemetery this Halloween weekend and discover its darker side!

Queen's and Ulster University have once again joined together for the annual ESRC Festival of Social Science in Northern Ireland.

SUSE+ are offering limited number of places on the Welding Academy. This is an opportunity to gain a Level 1 qualification in welding and engage with prospective employers. Contact Theresa Mc Glinchey on 07799348858

As we move through the road map out of restrictions, and head towards post pandemic, we understand volunteering has changed for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations.

This new 2 hour virtual session, delivered by Sarah Travers, is for those who are working with people who tell their story on behalf of your organisation and will help you prepare and support them.

Are you supporting someone with dementia and would be interested in a 4 week training programme? The sessions explain more about dementia, how it affects communication, financial and legal matters as well as how to get more support. The programme currently runs virtually with morning, afternoon, evening and half day options available. Please contact Catherine Maguire to register your interest on 07889648793 or email: [email protected].

The Spending Review will be announced on 27 October, detailing the overall level of funding available for Northern Ireland for public services over the next three years.

Nicole Lappin, Chief Charity Commissioner will officially launch the 3rd edition of the Code of Good Governance for the voluntary and community sector at this special online seminar for Trustees Week.

This session will update your knowledge on Welfare Reform and the impacts on the housing situation of vulnerable and low-income households in Northern Ireland.

This qualification is ideal if you are a new, or aspiring, manager without formal training or have management responsibilities but no qualifications that reflect your experience. If you are currently managing staff, and are interested in developing your abilities and confidence, this is the course for you.

As part of Trustees' Week, this online session will look at essential HR matters relevant to Trustees.

RCN is pleased to announce that it has secured an evening with Dr Fionnuala Walsh (first of the series of six).

How can we create a democratic and just economy that will deliver a substantive return on achieving decarbonisation targets and climate adaptation?

In the new environment, we will explore legal boundaries and clarify best practice when involving volunteers.

PlayBoard wouldn’t be the organisation that it is without its members! We would be delighted if you would join us for our AGM and Seminar on Thursday 4 November.

As part of the Belfast International Arts Festival, Belfast Exposed invites you to 'Paul Seawright in conversation with Colin Davidson' as they discuss Paul's project, 'Beasts of Burden' on display in Gallery 1 from 7th October till 18th December.