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Firmus energy has today announced an increase of 19.48%, effective from 6 January 2022 for gas customers in the Greater Belfast* area, impacting around 149,000 domestic customers.

Homeowners Dermot & Gary aim to raise more than £7,000 for Lidl Northern Ireland’s charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland with a dazzling Christmas light display

Action Trauma are delighted to share some exciting news with you. This project has been a dream of ours since 2018 and with lots of input from organisations and individuals we are delighted to share the launch of the Action Trauma Network.  

The Society of St Vincent de Paul has launched its Annual Appeal and is expecting requests for help in the run up to Christmas to be higher than any witnessed in recent years, as already calls for help have tripled on those received last year.

Cyber Security is a key risk for organisations of all sizes. NICVA is developing a range of measures to support voluntary and community organisations that want to improve their cyber security capability.

St Vincent de Paul Armagh area hosted its first in person gathering since the beginning of the pandemic, with 60 guests attending an informative evening in preparation for helping the most vulnerable in our communities this winter.

Vincent’s Kircubbin shop manager Tracy Scott- Stewart celebrated her 100th open water swim at Cloughey Bay Beach by taking to the water with 35 friends and relatives and fundraising for St Vincent de Paul.

Belfast Community Circus School has rebranded to Circusful

St Vincent de Paul Armagh Area President Brendan McKernan was privileged to join Robin Murray on Bounce FM to talk about the Society’s vital work in Banbridge and the surrounding area.

Lidl Elf Factory pops up at Newtownards Store, Castlebawn Roundabout, on Saturday 11 December to raise funds for charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland.

St Vincent de Paul has opened a new Vincent's shop on Scotch Street in Armagh. The shop has an extensive range of ladieswear, footwear, menswear, childrenswear and accessories and occupies a prime location in the heart of the cathedral city.

It is only 1 week until Volunteer Now's 2021 Conference - Volunteering: Learning from today, prepared for tomorrow.

As consumers start to hit the high streets and shop online for Christmas, the Consumer Council is calling on the public to be ‘Savvy Shoppers’ in the run up to the big day, to avoid overspending and the common pitfalls of hidden costs.

Shopping from the comfort of your sofa on a phone or tablet is a task many of us now do on a regular basis, with more than 25% of the population doing the bulk of their Christmas shopping online. But 40% of shoppers in Northern Ireland have been targeted

The ‘Ours to Share’ grant scheme is for rural community groups / organisations who are interested in developing heritage projects in rural areas. Grants for up to £1,000 and £5,000 are available.

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) Hospitality Exchange Ball, which was held in Belfast in October 2021, has raised £3,670 for Age NI.

Volunteer befrienders across Belfast have been brewing up a series of new afternoon tea events aimed at supporting vulnerable older people who experience social isolation and loneliness to establish new friendships and create connections.

The Health First Podcast is hosted by PTI's Education and Training Co-Ordinator Naomi McArdle.

Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading, local cancer charity has teamed up with WorkPal, a Belfast headquartered software company which develops and implements workforce management software into businesses, to encourage men to look out for each other.

ADAM MCINTRYE DONATES £5,000 TO NEXUS TO CELEBRATE REACHING 200,000 SUBSCRIBERS ON HIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

Firmus energy has today announced an increase of 38.18% from 3 December 2021 for gas customers in the Ten Towns area, impacting around 55,000 domestic customers.

Lidl Northern Ireland has teamed up with local sporting heroes including six-time Paralympic gold medallist swimmer Bethany Firth, Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and Olympic runner Ciara Mageean to launch the 2021 Sport for Good campaign, in partnership

Belfast Community Circus School has launched a brand new strategic plan after receiving funding from both Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Belfast City Council.

Arts & Business NI have opened applications for their ground-breaking cultural sustainability programme Blueprint.

One of Northern Ireland's largest and longest running Christmas appeals is now underway. The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul joint Family Appeal has been helping parents and young people enjoy a brighter Christmas for over 40 years.