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St Vincent de Paul National President, Rose McGowan, joins Mary Waide, Regional President of SVP North Region (left), at a garden party to celebrate Volunteers’ Week, to say thank you to volunteers who are marking milestone anniversaries of volunteering with the Society this year. www.svpni.co.uk
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The theme of the event was ‘A Time to Say Thanks!” and special recognition was given to those who are celebrating milestones in their service to the Society this year with a combined service of 450 years volunteering with SVP.
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NICVA

Community, voluntary and social enterprise sector colleagues, the Community Foundation NI, in partnership with Comic Relief, are conducting research on Digital Needs and Digital Inclusion across the sector. 
#SocEntNIAwards22
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Social Enterprise NI

10th Anniversary Social Enterprise NI Awards 2022
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Advice NI

In this episode of our Inspirational Speaker Series, Bernadette McAliskey will provide us with insights into the impact the hostile environment of Brexit has on the daily lives of immigrant workers, refugees and asylum seekers, and their families
Her Majesty The Queen launches The Big Jubilee Lunch at The Eden Project with Their Royal Highnesses The Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Cambridge. www.thebigjubileelunch.com
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Last chance to register for The Big Jubilee Lunch to come together as part of the official celebrations for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!
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PlayBoard NI

Following the success of the [email protected] pilot programme, this current delivery, funded by the Education Authority (EA), will run from May 2022 to March 2023.
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BBC Northern Ireland - Broadcast Appeals

Applications are now being invited for upcoming Broadcast Appeal slots on local television and radio. These opportunities will be available from December 2022 onwards.
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

On Friday 10th June a sea of pink will sweep through Belfast once again as Action Cancer hosts the Breast Foot Forward Walk sponsored by SuperValu.
Boardroom Apprentices May Cheung (2019), Nikita Brijpaul (2020), Jo McGinley (2020) Minister of Finance Conor Murphy MLA, David Johnston (2021) and Roisin Kelly (2019) encouraging people to #GetOnBoard by applying for the Boardroom Apprentice programme before applications close on May 24th.  Photo by Colm Lenaghan at Pacemaker Press.
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Excalibur Press

The 2022 Boardroom Apprentice deadline is approaching for people to join the 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme.
Free Training Places
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Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd

We are delighted to be able to offer FREE training places, in partnership with the Halifax Foundation NI! If you are an organisation with an income of less than £250k then we can offer you a FREE place on the training below.
Boardroom Apprentice founder Eileen Mullan. Boardroom Apprentice 2022 applications close on May 24 (Photo by Arthur Allison, Pacemaker)
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Excalibur Press

There’s only one week left to apply for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme online via the official Boardroom Apprentice website.
2020 Boardroom Apprentices Jo McGinley (right) and David Esler (middle) with founder Eileen Mullan. (Photo by Arthur Allison, Pacemaker)
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Excalibur Press

There’s just over a week left to apply for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme online via the official Boardroom Apprentice website.
2020 Boardroom Apprentice participant Nikita Brijpaul
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Excalibur Press

For Belfast’s Nikita Brijpaul a conversation with his line manager led here to the Boardroom Apprentice programme, and the challenges now see him hold three boardroom roles.
Boardroom Apprentice founder Eileen Mullan. Boardroom Apprentice 2022 applications close 24th May, Photo by Arthur Allison, Pacemaker
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Excalibur Press

Reflecting back on when she was just starting out on her first Board, Eileen Mullan admitted that she found the journey daunting and exciting in equal measures.
From left, Aine Wallace, Lord Lieutenant David McCorkell, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Cllr Billy Webb, Liz Brown, Danny Kinahan, John Conaghan
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Excalibur Press

Ahead of mental health awareness week next week, Northern Irish social enterprise Fresh Minds Education celebrated the launch of Connections: Operation Link Life, a training session that aims to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention for
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Consumer Council

The Consumer Council is urging Danske Bank customers to review their banking needs as it has announced today (Friday 13 May 2022) that four local branches are due to close later this year.
Voice for Locals
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Sonya Cassidy PR

The Voice for Locals Initiative offers digital tools, marketing techniques and customer experience training for small firms, and it is set to digitise NI marketplaces and high streets.
​Jessica Kee enjoys her sister Sophie's company at The Big Jubilee Lunch during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Grey Point Fort, Helens Bay.
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The Eden Project is inviting neighbours and groups across Northern Ireland to come together for The Big Jubilee Lunch as part of the official celebrations for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!
2020 Boardroom Apprentices Jo McGinley (left) and David Esler (right) with founder Eileen Mullan. Boardroom Apprentice 2022 applications open on May 3
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Excalibur Press

Applications for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme are now open and available on the official Boardroom Apprentice website.
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NICVA

Across Divides is an exciting new podcast- a must listen for anyone with an interest in the voluntary and community sector or social enterprises.
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NICVA

NICVA and Ireland’s national association of charities, The Wheel, have launched www.icommunityhub.org, to foster collaboration between community and voluntary groups across the island.
Organ donation
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Public Health Agency

The organ donation system in Northern Ireland is changing to an opt-out system. This will mean, in the event that organ donation is a possibility after you die, it will be considered all adults agree to being an organ donor unless they choose to opt-out.
BCM launch new podcast
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Belfast Central Mission

The new podcast from BCM will discuss the key topics tackled across its projects with input from partner organisations, other charities, and third-party service providers to raise awareness of social issues across N. Ireland
Lough Neagh Artisans members Noreen Van der Velde of Noreen's Nettles, Noeleen Kelly of Lock Keeper's Cottage, Ann Marie Collins of Annie's Delights, Gary McErlain of Lough Neagh's Stories and Angela Patterson of Gold & Browne's launch the first Lough Neagh Artisans Market which will take place at Lock Keeper's Cottage, Toome; on 22 May from 1pm to 5pm. https://loughneaghartisans.com/lough-neagh-artisan-market/
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The first Lough Neagh Artisans Market will take place at Lock Keeper’s Cottage, Toome, on Sunday 22 May from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. The market is a pilot to showcase local produce, arts and crafts from the shoreline of Lough Neagh and right across Northern Ire
The 2021 Eastside Award for Community Impact sponsored by Belfast Harbour: Ashfield Girls’ High School – Principal Mrs Louise Hanvey, presented by sponsor Mark Doherty and host presenter Tara Mills
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The much anticipated Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport, celebrating all that is good about East Belfast, returned after a year’s absence with winners being recognised in 16 sought after categories.