Fewer children in Northern Ireland, and across the UK, are dying as a result of homicide and assault, but disturbing levels of child abuse remain - according to a new report from the NSPCC.
The Belfast Community Gospel Choir's highly anticipated, new show ‘Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now!’ is coming to the Waterfront Hall on Saturday 1 June 2013 - a rare opportunity to hear all 95 voices under one roof – it’s going to be an unforgettable night!
The groundbreaking and courageous peace building work undertaken by community leaders across Northern Ireland is recognised annually in the Community Relations Award for Exceptional Achievement.
If you’re planning your wedding this year why not consider asking friends and family to make a donation as part of your gift? This small gesture could help the NSPCC to improve the lives of vulnerable children across Northern Ireland.
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, the new name for the Ulster Cancer Foundation, is holding a walk on Saturday 20th April at Colin Glen Forest Park, Belfast, for anyone who has been affected by cancer.
Press Release issued to local community groups and media in relation to the announcement of a new activity centre to be built at Colin Glen Forest Park this summer.
The ‘Bedroom Tax’ will cost Northern Ireland more to implement than it will save in housing benefit, according to new figures released by the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
Does your Group work with children age 2-11 years? Are you interested in promoting positive mental health, developing self-esteem and increasing self-confidence in children? Then, why not train as a Happy Chappies Programme Facilitator?
Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid and East Antrim Cluster
A bulk buying community oil scheme has already helped over 130 households save money on fuel. A toolkit has been produced to help other organisations set up their own schemes to combat fuel poverty.
Comedy duo Grimes and McKee and the creative team behind the most successful comedy play to come out of Northern Ireland, are warming up before the production’s 10th anniversary, by running this year’s Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon on the 6th May.
Is your Group involved in the promotion of positive mental health and wellbeing? If so, this unique course is for you! Book by 22nd April March and receive a £100 discount off each place!!
The application process for the SMK Campaigner Awards 2013 is open. The Awards recognise the outstanding contribution that a new generation of campaigners are making towards achieving social, environmental & economic justice here and abroad.
To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April leading, local cancer charity Action Cancer is encouraging men and women across Northern Ireland to seek advice immediately if they experience any signs and symptoms of the disease.
Would you like to access some free resources to recognise your volunteers as part of Volunteers' Week (1st - 7th June) celebrations? Then book a place at one of our Volunteers' Week Roadshows and make sure you are part of the celebrations
Lidl NorthernIrelandstaff in Portush are pulling out all the stops for Cancer Focus NorthernIreland, the official charity for this year’s Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon.
Have you heard people talking about the social economy and wondered ‘what is that?’ If you have then NICVA’s ILM level 5 certificate in social enterprise support starting on 9 April might be for you.
Returning bigger and chunkier, Ben & Jerry’s and Ashoka are back in partnership for their second year of Join Our Core - a competition to find the most exciting and innovative young social entrepreneurs across Europe. Winners will each win a €10,000 cash
The Border Lives project is a video storytelling initiative, that wishes to capture stories from people that lived in the Border Region during the Troubles. We want establish a website and develop 6 documentary type films, focusing on life in that region.
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, the new name for the Ulster Cancer Foundation, is holding a walk on Saturday 6th April at Murlough Bay, Dundrum, for anyone who has been affected by cancer.
Danske Bank has announced plans to continue the successful partnership with Cancer Focus Northern Ireland for one more year. Danske Bank customers and staff have already raised a magnificent £266,000 over the past two years for the local cancer charity.
The new Mayor of Antrim, Councillor Roy Thompson, was at Riverside Special School last week to help local company, firmus energy, launch its ‘warming communities’ initiative.
