Children and families

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BCM launch new podcast
News

Belfast Central Mission launches new podcast

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
Play Survey
News

Belfast City Council Play Strategy Development – play surveys now open

PlayBoard NI

Belfast City Council has commissioned PlayBoard NI to lead on the development of a Play Strategy for the city.
Event
Art & Culture

Belfast Exposed Kids Summer Scheme 2022

Belfast Exposed

Join Belfast Exposed this July for a week long photography & arts summer scheme for kids (aged 5 -11)!
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Conference Launch

Belfast Healthy Cities ‘Healthy City’ 2018 awards

Belfast Healthy Cities

Following on from the success of the WHO International Healthy Cities Conference, Changing Cities to Change the World, Celebrating thirty years of the Healthy Cites movement, held last week in Belfast, we are delighted to announce the Belfast Healthy Cities, ‘Healthy City’ 2018 awards.  There are four award categories, Promoting Health Equity; Healthy Places; Healthy Living and Engaging for Change. The call for entry is open until 5.00pm Monday 12 November 2018. Further information and to submit an online application visit https://awards.belfasthealthycities.com/ The awards will be presented at a high profile ceremony in Belfast on Tuesday 11 December 2018.
Belfast
Organisation
Public Sector

Belfast YMCA

56/58 Knightsbridge Park
Belfast
BT9 5EH
United Kingdom

Our vision is a city where life is better for children, young people and our communities
NI004741
102252
Organisation
VCSE

Belvoir Parish Church of Ireland

21 Dunserverick Ave
Belfast
BT8 7EB
United Kingdom

Love God. Love People. Upon entering the Belvoir's sanctuary worshippers marvel at it's brightness and airiness. People speak about it as a place where God is near and yet it is a very simple building, understated in every way. Come early to the 11am Sunday service for a cuppa and chat. And join us in the Family’s Centre after the service for prayer, more coffee and chat while the children play. We are a relaxed church and everyone is welcome.
Event
Training/Advice

Bereavement Benefits and Funeral Payments Training

Advice NI

This practical and informative session will provide detailed information on the support available within the benefit system for those who have experienced bereavement and that are responsible for funeral arrangements.
Organisation
VCSE

Bespoke Childcare Services

51c Forkhill Road
Newry
BT35 8QY
United Kingdom

Bespoke Childcare Services is an award winning social enterprise which operates a mobile creche service and childcare recruitment agency across NI. We can provide on-site childcare in any venue, supporting corporate events and family functions.

Event
Training/Advice

Better Funding Applications

Rural Community Network

Our "Better Funding Applications" Workshop will provide groups with tips and advice on how to develop better and more effective funding applications
Cookstown
Job | Full Time

BHSCT_Band 5 Senior Carer Support and Information Worker ref:54766284

Belfast Trust Community Development

£ 28407.00 - £ 34581.00 per annum pro rata
Knockbracken Healthcare Park
Event
Seminar

Big Lottery Fund Information Session for Rural Community Groups

Rural Community Network

Big Lottery Fund information Session for Rural Community Groups in Rural Community Network's offices on Tuesday 29th January 2019 from 10am-12pm.
COOKSTOWN
Organisation
VCSE

BirthWise

37 Carney Hall
Newry
BT34 1GA
United Kingdom

BirthWise A grassroots movement of expectant and new parents and those who support them. We connect, empower, inform, and support new parents. We campaign for continuous improvements in maternity care and other relevant services.
NI661088
Organisation
VCSE

Blackie River Community Group

43 Beechmount Pass
Belfast
BT12 7NW
United Kingdom

BRCG seeks to empower the residents of the Blackie area, and to enable them to celebrate their creativity and culture, develop their skills, enhance their self-esteem, play a full and equal role in society, and secure the social and economic regeneration

Organisation
VCSE

Blaze Youth Club

United Kingdom

Blaze is a youth club that is split into two sessions that meets in Glenavy Parish Church Hall. Juniors runs from 6:30pm - 7:45pm and senior from 8:00pm - 10:00pm.

Event
Art & Culture

Blick Animation Club (Ages 6 – 14 years)

Blick Studios

This animation club offers a great introduction to the colourful world of animation! The workshop will allow participants to make a complete animated Lego film on an iPad, using sound effects, visual effects, titles and lots of imagination!
Belfast
Event
Fundraiser

Blossoms Belfast

Blossoms Belfast

At Blossoms we provide a baby hamper for families in need who have a newborn baby. In this are babygrows, vests, blankets, cardigans, hats, towel, nappies, wipes, snuggy, nappy cream etc. We also provide the mum with a bag of essentials that she requires. We offer a clothing parcel for age groups 0-3, 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12. These clothes are preloved but in excellent condition. They are sorted before distributed and if we would put them on our own children (and grandchildren), we will then pass them on for your children.
Belfast
Volunteering

Board Member Vacancies

Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta

Belfast
Board Membership

Board Trustee

LFT Charitable Trust

Belfast
Nov 04 4:00pm
Opportunity

Board Trustee Recruitment

YMCA North Down

North Down YMCA are seeking committed, experienced & enthusiastic individuals to join the Board of Trustees. We are recruiting individuals who can support the work of a dedicated staff team to deliver positive outcome for children, young people & families as we plan for the future of the organisation.
Bangor
Organisation
Business

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviour (BFRB) Network Northern Ireland

BFRB Network Northern Ireland

Source Wellbeing Centre
Belfast
BT5 5DY
United Kingdom

A dedicated psychotherapy service for individuals and families living with and/or impacted by body focused repetitive behaviours.
Organisation
VCSE

Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum

BBHF

Gasyard Centre
128 Lecky Road
Derry
BT48 6NP
United Kingdom

A community led health improvement organisation bringing together people, groups and agencies to enhance health and wellbeing.
NI1064504
105248
Organisation
VCSE

Bolster Community

Unit 1, Whitegates Industrial Estate
Killeavy Road
Newry
BT35 6EP
United Kingdom

Sometimes we all need a little help and when you do, Bolster Community has your back. Bolster Community is a not for profit organisation with offices in Newry and Kilkeel. We’re a practical, hands-on charity that works alongside individuals, families and communities to help them get through and get ahead. Since 2004, we’ve had the privilege of helping countless individuals reach their full potential. From early years right through to later years, we support and strengthen people facing life’s tough challenges.
NI655061
107382
Organisation
Other

Book Trust

Book Trust G8
Battersea Studios, 80 Silverthorne Road, Battersea
London
SW8 3HE
United Kingdom

BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading. BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Each year we reach 3.4 million children across the UK with books, resources and support.
Bouncy Castle Hire Newtownards
News

Bouncy Castle Hire Newtownards, Bangor areas

Glendarragh Bouncy Castles

Check out our range of Disco Bouncy Castles available for hire for birthday parties, communions, community fun days and other special occasions! Fully insured for your piece of mind!
Organisation
Business

Bout Yeh

23 Waterloo Park
Belfast
BT15 5HU
United Kingdom

Started by professional photographer Stephen S T Bradley (experienced shooting for editorial, community, PR, corporate and advertising clients worldwide ) Bout Yeh is an online magazine celebrating the best about Northern Ireland. Receiving 290,000 impressions / views a month across our Social Media, we would like to connect with and share stories about individuals in or connected with community groups throughout Northern Ireland - to empower those featured and promote personal development and social engagement. If you have stories to share, let us create and share them on Bout Yeh (and your
Event
Fundraiser

Breakfast with Santa!

TinyLife

Breakfast with Santa at Knock Golf Club on Saturday 7th December 2019 at 9.30 am. Enjoy a cooked buffet breakfast with tea/coffee/juice. Festive fun for the family & a chance to get a selfie with the big man in the red coat. Small gift for each child.
Belfast
Event
Online / Virtual Seminar Training/Advice

Breaking the Attention Barrier when Leading a Hybrid Team

Bespoke Communications

2022 is the year the hybrid team comes of age.  The hybrid team means different things to different people.  Some people will work full-time remote, others full-time in the office, and many people will choose a blend of the two. Join us for this FREE webinar to find out more.
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

Breastival

90 Ballycoan Road
Belfast
BT8 8LP
United Kingdom

Breastival is a unique, award-winning festival which aims to support, normalise and celebrate breastfeeding as part of everyday life.
NI646800
Organisation
VCSE

Breathe Yoga & Therapies CIC

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.
cartoon lightbulbe - advert for eden project community camp for volunteers
News

Bringing people together for good

Eden Project

Join us for the next eden project Communities camp. An experience designed for people who want to make good things happen where they live. This camp is for beginner volunteers and people who have ideas they have not had the courage to take action on yet.

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