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The Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership (LMP) is offering places at a Registered Child Minder Academy to help increase the provision of affordable childcare in the Mid Ulster area.

Local businessman James Hagan, founder and chair of award-winning Hagan Homes, has presented Action Cancer with an extremely generous donation of £22,680 in the run up to Christmas.

Are you, or do you know a graduate with a disability? Ulster University has launched the Graduate Boost Programme, combining a 15-week internship with a postgraduate module. Graduates will receive a weekly £364 bursary payment.

In response to the challenging circumstances facing parents and families this winter, PlayBoard, the lead organisation for the development of children and young people’s play, has reached out to local organisations for donations to their Christmas appeal.

The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul are teaming up again to help ensure children experience the magic of Christmas. The joint Family Appeal has been helping parents and young people enjoy a brighter Christmas for almost half a century (43 years).

Many people will be preparing to travel this Christmas, whether it is going home for the holidays or celebrating in a different country.

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) Fundraiser, which was held at the Hospitality Exchange Gala Ball last month, has raised £3,490 for the MS Society.

The Action Cancer Big Bus travelled to Coleraine last week (1st December), delivering 23 breast screening and 11 health check appointments. 

A new #Education and #Training programme has been launched to encourage more people to consider a career in #SEND or update their skills in working with #SEND #learners Winter 2023 will see the launch of a range of exciting new training courses from Lear

After almost three years, St Vincent de Paul reconnects with Members at Regional event as demand for support here heightens amid the cost of living crisis

As winter approaches, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) is receiving in excess of 2,000 requests for help a week in towns, cities and villages across the country.

New York City developer Martin Dunn, has been in Belfast this week to meet with families in housing need and housing agencies to provide expert opinion on how a climate resilient community could be delivered at the Mackie’s site in Belfast

The Consumer Council is warning consumers in Northern Ireland to stay safe from parcel delivery scams during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the upcoming Christmas shopping period.

A small commemoration event took place at Kirk House residential care home in east Belfast to remember the life and influence of Bertie Sharpe MBE, the Director of Belfast Central Mission (BCM) for 18 years before his retirement in 2006.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday taking place on 25 November and 28 November respectively, consumers in Northern Ireland will be hoping to find some great offers online. Some retailers have even started their deals already.

Leprosy Mission NI joins CADA NI! The Leprosy Mission Northern Ireland (TLM NI) has recently become the 20th member of the Coalition.

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With the cost of living crisis impacting families across Northern Ireland, PlayBoard NI, the lead organisation for the development of children and young people’s play, has developed a new resource highlighting a range of low-cost play ideas.

Maritime Belfast Trust, the charity responsible for promoting and preserving Belfast’s maritime heritage, marks a year of achievements by revealing a significant investment of £4.5million for the Gallery Refreshment Programme at Titanic Belfast.

Public encouraged to spread good cheer and volunteer as a befriender to the elderly community and give the gift of friendship this Christmas

To mark International Men’s Day on 19th November, Action Cancer is shining a light on its unique Peer Mentoring Service

Belfast Salt Company has launched its new ecommerce website ahead of the coming cold season so you can shop online to prepare for winter.

Playwork in a Youth Work Setting will help youth workers to better meet play needs.

Belfast's forward-thinking award-winning circus company, Tumble Circus is delighted to return to Belfast's Writers’ Square with Winter Circus and is offering discounted group bookings for community organisations.

A leading mental health charity is rolling out vulnerable adult training to staff at full fibre broadband provider Fibrus.