The application process for the SMK Campaigner Awards 2012 have opened.
The awards recognise the outstanding contribution that a new generation of campaigners are making towards achieving social, environmental and economic justice here in the UK.
New research shines a light on Northern Ireland as a giving nation and highlights the appetite many people have to respond to increased need in their community by giving more money, time or energy to the causes they care about.
The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) is delighted to lend its support to this year’s Big Lunch - a one day get together for neighbours and communities to get to know each other better.
The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) is delighted three of its members’ schemes are nominated in this year’s UK Housing Awards.
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As part of the development of a new Community Arts Strategy, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland has devised a short survey for completion by any organisation that runs art led projects.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Good Relations Department
Primary Schools Cultural Arts Project in partnership with Castlereagh Borough Council Good Relations Department, Artsekta and Forestside Shopping Centre in celebration of Community Relations Week!!
BBC NI is working on a documentary relating to 'Victims and Survivors' of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Currently they want to speak with people who have been affected by violence. This could be through the eyes of the survivor, family or witnesses.
Places are still available to take part in a sponsored climb of Slieve Donard on Monday 4 June to raise vital funds to build a school in Uganda for Fields of Life. The charity will also light a beacon at the summit to officially mark the Queen's jubilee
Tuesday 27th March 2012 saw the official launch of Crossroads ‘In Your Prime’ Project in our state of the art premises at 432 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast. TV Presenter and journalist Lynda Bryans officially launched the project and highlighted the aim
A sod-cutting ceremony took place recently at Grahamsbridge Road, Dundonald, to mark the start of a purpose built complex needs house for a local East Belfast family.
The Belfast City Marathon is one of the biggest fundraising events in Northern Ireland, attracting runners of all abilities. NICVA staff have entered relay teams to the marathon for the past 10 years in support of Sunshine Foundation Romania.
On 24 April NICVA held ‘ActUpNI: Campaigning Lobbying and Dissent’ bringing the voluntary and community sector together to discuss the effectiveness of its campaigning and lobbying strategies.
Sarah Lowry is only eight years old but she has big plans to hold a special ‘Coffee and Cake Morning’ to raise funds for the Ulster Cancer Foundation in memory of her mother, Helen, who sadly passed away from cancer.
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service is urgently renewing its appeal for the public’s help in protecting the elderly in our communities from the dangers of fire.
B4B Telecoms is the latest exhibitor to sign up for the new Community Sector event Active in the Community (AIC). AIC will take place at the Ramada Hotel, Belfast: 9 + 10 October 2012.
BBC Broadcast Appeals give local charities the opportunity to tell BBC audiences about their work, raise awareness and appeal for funds/volunteers. Appeals are broadcast on TV and radio and April's featured Lifeline charity is VOYPIC.
The Ulster Cancer Foundation’s will be providing its Zest for Life programme for cancer patients in Belfast and Ballymoney thanks to the support and fundraising efforts of the staff at Belfast law firm, Cleaver Fulton Rankin.
