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Witness Change is a not for profit organisation dedicated to improving life for excluded groups by amplifying their stories. Our vision is to create inclusive societies with equal rights for all. Through our storytelling we aim to reduce stigma, increase agency, and inspire action. Our most recent projects have focused on vulnerable LGBTQI+ communities and people living with mental health issues in challenging circumstances.

Developing Healthy Communities, is a charity in Northern Ireland that works to promote a more positive and inclusive attitude to health through the promotion, preservation and protection of good health.

Dementia Friendly East Belfast is a voluntary campaign to make East Belfast a friendlier place for people living with dementia, their families and friends, and older people. The campaign includes groups such as the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia NI, businesses, church groups and people living with dementia. The campaign is supported by Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, the Public Health Agency, and it is actively engaged with a number of facilities that support people living with dementia such as Mullen Mews and Syndenham Court.

Trans Pride NI aims to change attitudes towards Trans people, celebrate gender diversity and ensure gender equality in Northern Ireland.

Here at Mainstay DRP, we really care about what we do – opening doors for adults with learning disabilities, and supporting them to achieve independence.

The New Lodge Housing Forum is an organisation which provide advice and support on all Housing and Environmental issues to the residents of the Greater New Lodge Area. We are an umbrella Body representing 9 Residents Groups in the Area, these being Upper New Lodge, Lower New Lodge Upper Long Streets, Henry Street, Carlisle, Victoria Parade, Duncairn parade, Buralee/Pinkerton and Duncairn Gardens Flats. We liaise between residents and the Housing Executive to provide information, discuss repairs issues and deal with inquiries on all housing related issues.

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Electrical Safety First is a UK-wide charity which aims to reduce the number of accidents and injuries caused by electricity in the the home.

Involve is a UK-wide charity working to make politics, government and society more open, participatory and deliberative. We want to build a democracy that works for everyone – that gives people real power to effect change in their lives, communities and beyond. Involve was founded in 2003 to “create a new focus for thinking and action on the links between new forms of public participation and existing democratic institutions”. Since then, we have developed world renowned expertise, skills and resources on public participation, open governance and democratic reform.

BREATHE YOGA provides access to the practice of inclusive, adaptive, affordable transformative yoga and wellness classes in diverse locations, creating access to yoga for many that would otherwise not be unable to attend a class. We at Breathe Yoga believe that physical, mental, emotional and interpersonal wellbeing are the foundations of a healthy and productive community. We believe that wellness practices are beneficial to everyone, and should be accessible to everyone.

NIRDP brings together, and benefits, patients, carers, families, clinicians and health professionals, researchers and academics living and working with rare disease.

Shared Lives Plus is the national charity and lobbying voice for Shared Lives schemes and carers.

Decorum NI is a welfare and support organisation which is self-funded, also funded by VSS and Peace IV.

Change Your Mind is Northern Ireland's Mental Health Anti Stigma campaign. Our aim is to reduce and limit the impact of stigma upon the lives of people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

The Northern Ireland Alcohol and Drugs Alliance is a group of voluntary and community sector organisations that provide support to those affected by alcohol and drug misuse, and their families.

All year around Support, Facilities and Special Offers for Carers and Cancer patients, consisting of Complementary Therapies, Accommodation, Walks on 95 acres of farm and woodland and use of Quiet Room exclusively for those using "Embrace"

Action MS provides a range of social care services for people living with multiple sclerosis, their families and carers throughout in Northern Ireland. Our services include information, advocacy, groups, reflexology and a holiday home in Portstewart.

Uplift is a people powered campaigning organisation of 130,000 people that uses digital technology to connect people who share the values of social justice, equality and sustainability on the island of Ireland.

Head Injury Support provides a range of services that support adults with an acquired brain injury as well as their carers and other family members.

Promoting race equality in social care and social support by exploring evidence, developing interventions, and disseminating good practice.

The Northern Ireland Housing Association Charitable Trust (NIHACT) is a charity run by the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) that helps housing associations maximise their social impact for the people and communities they serve.

Established in 1998, Coiste na nIarchimí is the co-ordinating body for groups and projects throughout Ireland, providing services to republican ex-prisoners and their families.

Conradh na Gaeilge works to promote the interests of the Irish langauge and Gaeltacht

Oibríonn Conradh na Gaeilge le leasa phobal na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta a chur chun cinn.

Our core aim is to provide purposeful activities to individuals in the Causeway Coast and Glens who want to increase their confidence, motivation and self-belief while learning new skills. We focus on supporting people who have special or additional needs, mental health issues, are long-term unemployed or are undertaking community service. We support our clients by teaching them new skills, providing counselling and empowering them with the ability to make a difference in their lives.

I provide governance and risk management training and facilitation to organisations their Boards and staff. I also provide an independent examination of annual accounts, and a governance, internal audit and risk management consultancy service.