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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

With petrol prices nearing a 10 year high this week, just as many of us contemplate a return to office-based work, the cost of the daily commute will come into stark focus for many consumers.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

The Consumer Council has retained best practice accreditations; the British Standard 18477 for Inclusive Service Provision, and the Customer Service Excellence Standard for commitment to high-quality customer service.
Lidl Northern Ireland Sports for Good
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LK Communications

Retailer partners with leading sports charity to deliver mental health mentorships for 25 local schools in campaign backed by Olympic heroes Bethany Firth OBE and Rhys McClenaghan
Organ donation opt-out law change
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Public Health Agency

From Spring 2023, the organ donation system will become an opt-out system. This means, in the event that organ donation is a possibility after you die, it will be considered that you agree to being an organ donor unless you opt-out.
Mary Waide, Regional President of St Vincent de Paul North Region
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Following a record number of calls for help in 2021 the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has launched a national campaign seeking volunteers. The Northern region is also reaching out to people locally to encourage people to come forward and join SVP.
Self Help Africa Northern Ireland Carbon Offsetting Initiative: Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Graham Warke, is pictured at St Columb’s Park, with Denny Elliott, Head of Self Help Africa Northern Ireland, and Paul Armstrong of Foods Connected, together with friends from Praxis Care, at the planting of the first tree as the charity’s carbon offsetting initiative with businesses across Northern Ireland takes root. https://selfhelpafrica.org/onemilliontrees/carbon-offset/
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An initiative spearheaded by development charity, Self Help Africa Northern Ireland, that could remove more than 20 million tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere every year for decades to come, has taken root with the first 14 trees planted.
Charles Hurst launches apprenticeship recruitment drive
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LK Communications

Northern Ireland’s largest car retailer is seeking a record number of apprentices in aftersales, servicing and parts.
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Co-operative Alternatives

Cultivating Community Farming (CCF) is an exciting new support programme funded by the Co-op Foundation that will accelerate the growth and capacity of community farming projects across Northern Ireland (NI).
Dr Katy Radford
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British Council Northern Ireland

Dr Katy Radford MBE has been appointed the new Chair of British Council Northern Ireland’s Advisory Committee. She succeeds Alan Shannon, who steps down after completing two full terms as Chair over the past six years.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Firmus energy has today announced an increase of 33.57% from 24 February 2022 for gas customers in the Ten Towns area, impacting around 59,000 domestic customers.
Maritime Belfast Trust welcomes new Trustees to their Board. L-R  Kyle Black, Marie-Thérèse McGivern, Chair of Maritime Belfast Trust, Judith Davis & Tim Losty
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Maritime Belfast Trust

Maritime Belfast Trust, the charity that preserves and promotes Belfast’s maritime heritage, announces the appointment of three new Trustees to their Board.
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Staff and customers of Gordons Chemists branches across Northern Ireland have come together once again to raise an incredible £18,500 for Action Cancer.
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Excalibur Press

When it comes to marketing your business, product or service most small businesses will depend on digital channels such as their website, social media and other platforms such as Google My Business.
Fionnuala Walsh, Chair of Funders Forum for Northern Ireland
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Fionnuala Walsh, Chair of Funders Forum for Northern Ireland, reports on this year’s Annual Conference
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Patient and Client Council

We would like to hear from you about your experience of Grief & Bereavement in Northern Ireland, or if you have an interest in this area of work.
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Oneschool Global Newry Campus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Work remotely: No
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Logan IT

All charities will be given 20% discount off web design and 6 months of FREE hosting.
Mary Apio, member of Ebumakinos PWDS group, Acumen village, Kapelebyong, Teso, Uganda.
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Leading development charity Self Help Africa Northern Ireland raised £268,939, including £129,530 of match funding from the UK Government from its ‘Give2Grow’ campaign which appealed for donations from the public for the people of Teso.
New webinar to help businesses get on top of their social media for 2022
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Excalibur Press

As many business owners work on their 2022 marketing and communications strategies and plans many will struggle to figure out what to do with their social media in the year ahead.
Charles Hurst Toyota fund additional robot for Childrens Cancer Unit Charitys Robotics Programme. Pictured L-R Lucy Roberts, Sarah Armstrong, Charles Hurst Toyota, Luke McCready, Charles Hurst Toyota, Jacqueline Wilson, Children’s Cancer Centre Charity
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LK Communications

Local NI children who need support during cancer treatment will benefit from an additional robot to The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity, funded by a donation from local automotive dealership Charles Hurst Toyota.
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Action Cancer is calling you to improve your health and wellbeing in 2022
Lifetime Gifts available now from Self Help Africa Northern Ireland
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We’re always rightly reminded at this time of year that the gift of a puppy is for life, not just for Christmas. That’s equally true for the goats, pigs, chickens and other livestock that’s bought annually for Self Help Africa Northern Ireland.
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Funding enables Action Cancer to operate regionally across Co Down (Dundonald, Bangor, Newtownards, Downpatrick, Newry), Co Antrim (Belfast), Co Derry-Londonderry (Coleraine, L/Derry), Co Tyrone (Augher) and Co Armagh (Lurgan)
BCCM
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Sonya Cassidy PR

The light-hearted contest, aimed at retailers and hospitality venues, returned after a one-year break
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LK Communications

Lidl Northern Ireland’s flagship charity fundraising event Trolley Dash raises over £93,000 for NSPCC Northern Ireland