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Monday, 13 February 2017 -
9:30am to 4:30pm

Friday, 10 February 2017 -
9:30am to 4:30pm

This course is to prepare managers and advisers for the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard. It will provide a practical guide to improve the quality of case recording and how to evidence continuous personal development.

This interactive course covers all aspects of current welfare reforms including PIP, ESA changes, Discretionary Support, and changes to housing related benefits. It explores sanctions, mitigations, and challenging decisions (e.g. mandatory reconsideration

The Orchestre des Réfugiés et Amis immersive performance workshop programme starts in Ballymena with concerts this Friday at Out To Lunch Festival Belfast.

One of Northern Ireland’s leading mediation providers has announced that it has received accreditation from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute for consumer mediation.

A new app has been released which allows people with communication barriers such as learning disabilities/difficulties, autism, Asperger’s or a brain injury ask for Just A Minute of patience.

Communities Minister Paul Givan has announced the appointment of a new member to the Board of Ulster Supported Employment and Learning (Usel), the largest supporter of people with disabilities and health conditions into open employment in Northern Ireland

Bookings are now being taken for this three hour workshop which practically addresses the key elements of setting up and running an ebay and Amazon shop. Please e-mail your details to: elga.logue@btinternet.com

The cost is £45.00 per delegate.

12 months ago, local social entrepreneur Sean Bruen saw a gap in the market for an organisation providing the community with access to free, trusted financial advice. With the assistance of the West Belfast Social Enterprise Hub, Kith and Kin was launched

GRAHAM-Bam Healthcare Partnership (GBHP) has become one of the first employers in Northern Ireland to introduce 'Buy Social' social clauses aimed specifically at young people who are in, or leaving, care.

An invite to schools and youth groups to participate in the Global Youth Peace Summit being held in Northern Ireland 6th - 10th March 2017

The Network Shed in Magherafelt had O'Kanes Chemist, Draperstown in this week performing health checks on clients participating in programmes within Network Personnel.

Beginning: Monday January 16th 2017
Time: 6-10pm

You can now hold a wide range of private fundraising events at the Jungle

Two week training programme to develop your communication and work skills and a guaranteed interview upon completion! Programme participants have secured roles in: Hospitality, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing, Warehousing, Retailing and many more...

The Consumer Council is running a drop-in event in Draperstown Library on Tuesday 24 January for local consumers who have been affected by recent bank branch closures in the area.

The draft Forward Work Programme 2017-18 lists the projects that we propose to do during that financial year. It can be found at: http://www.consumercouncil.org.uk/publications/consumer-council-draft-f…

NICVA and RCN are running a series of FREE training for faith based organisations or community groups in the areas of governance, fundraising and safeguarding children and adults.

VIEWdigital gets 2017 off to a great start with an edition of VIEW social affairs magazine about equality due out soon and excellent media training masterclasses with discounted places available for community, voluntary, social enterprise organisations

Check out our new Visual brochure for textiles coming soon

We are delighted to announce that a further limited number of additional £1000 Bursaries have been made available from The Flax Trust for the forthcoming Advanced Diploma in Social Enterprise.

It is with great excitement that Life Therapies Clinic are sharing plans to expand our services with a move to a beautiful new clinic dedicated to health, mental health & wellbeing and holistic healthcare.

Local Artist Emer Dodds has always dreamed of using her talent for drawing for a business and with the thanks of The Ortus Group business start up programme has recently launched Artwork by Emer Dodds.