Latest News

Legendary broadcaster calls for shoppers to enter retailer’s annual Trolley Dash to win their entire Christmas shop for just £1 in aid of charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland

An open call for charity representatives to join the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s stakeholder engagement forum has been issued this week.

James Brown and Sons has selected eight worthy recipients to receive grants as it launches its third round of funding

This year’s Giving Tree Toy Appeal between BCM, DfC and SVP, was officially launched this week to encourage everyone to help provide a sense of joy to as many families as possible by donating a toy, gift or voucher.

Alpha Housing has launched a new partnership with local firm Refresh NI to provide repair services for elderly tenants in 1,000 homes across Northern Ireland.

Ulster Rugby hooker Rob Herring and BBC presenter Stephen Watson will front a special ticketed event in aid of Self Help Africa Northern Ireland at Kingspan on 8 December

Meet some of Northern Ireland’s Charity Commissioners and get an in-depth look at the work of the regulator at the Commission’s annual public meeting 2022.

Charities with an annual reporting deadline of 31 October 2022 have less than two weeks to submit their annual return to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

The seventh Eastside Awards is now open for entry with a brand new category this year reflecting the efforts organisations are making to environmental sustainability.

TED.com is arguably the world’s most powerful platform for sharing ideas.

Agnew Group and MindWise will also work together to train 400 consumer-facing staff in mental health awareness

The uncertain future of disability employment services in Northern Ireland, currently funded through the ESF has reached a critical cliff edge, sectors leaders, officials and elected representatives heard during an event in Stormont on Tuesday (27/9/22).

First cohort of women to have breast cancer detected by Action Cancer and receive treatment during pandemic come together

New report reveals people who use gaming machines are more at risk of gambling addiction as its authors call on Stormont to overhaul gambling legislation

Organ Donation Week runs from 26 September to 2 October and is a celebration of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. We encourage everyone to register an organ donation decision and let loved ones know that decision.

Retailer’s pioneering mental health initiative for secondary schools returns for a second year as evaluation data reveals the positive impact of programme for young people across the region

Community Camp is an immersive learning experience, offering a mix of practical activities, workshop sessions and networking opportunities for Community active people all over the UK. Our flexible online sessions take place on weekday evenings.

Volunteer Now are delivering a range of FREE capacity building training courses to groups based in the Belfast City Council area. For most courses you can choose either face-to-face or online.

After a three year break the Age-friendly Belfast Older Volunteer Awards have returned. Celebrating volunteers aged 60 and over, the awards recognise the gift of time that makes life better for everyone, so nominate your star older volunteers now!

Maritime Belfast Trust, the charity responsible for promoting and preserving Belfast’s maritime heritage, has launched Where Belfast Begins, Maritime Belfast Story outdoor exhibition.

Northern Ireland’s leading, local cancer charity, Action Cancer, is calling on adventurers from across the country to sign up to its 2023 Trek to the lost city of Machu Picchu in Peru, to raise funds for its prevention, detection and support services.

The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) and the Consumer Council have launched a new initiative in time for the new academic year, aimed at helping students avoid scams and identity theft.

Click Energy, the smallest of the five electricity suppliers in Northern Ireland, has announced it will be increasing electricity prices by 28.2% from 1 October 2022, impacting around 26,000 customers.

PEACEPLUS, the new European Union funding Programme, is designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland, building upon the work of the previous PEACE and INTERREG Programmes.

Minister for Infrastructure, John O’Dowd, has met with stakeholders of Lough Neagh Partnership and has given his commitment to establishing a formal relationship with the organisation.