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Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

To mark International Men’s Day on 19th November, Action Cancer is shining a light on its unique Peer Mentoring Service
Winter is coming
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Belfast Salt Company has launched its new ecommerce website ahead of the coming cold season so you can shop online to prepare for winter.
Youth@Play training
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PlayBoard NI

Playwork in a Youth Work Setting will help youth workers to better meet play needs.
Tumble Circus performers create a stunning moving human pyramid.
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Tumble Circus

Belfast's forward-thinking award-winning circus company, Tumble Circus is delighted to return to Belfast's Writers’ Square with Winter Circus and is offering discounted group bookings for community organisations.
Leading mental health charity Inspire Wellbeing is rolling out vulnerable adult training to staff at full fibre broadband provider Fibrus. Pictured L-R are: Maria Moreno Diez, Senior Specialist in Learning and Development at Fibrus; Alex Bunting, Director of Care and Support at Inspire Wellbeing; Daniel McKinless, Fibre Ambassador.
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Lanyon Group

A leading mental health charity is rolling out vulnerable adult training to staff at full fibre broadband provider Fibrus.
Julian Simmons launches Lidl Northern Ireland Christmas Trolley Dash in aid of NSPCC
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LK Communications

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
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Charity Commission for 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.
Edel Diamond of Colin Glen Christian Fellowship in Dunmurry receives the receive the James Brown & Sons Community Fund grant from James Brown MBE, Lisa Hutchinson, Funeral Arranger, and Emma Moore, Branch Development Manager, James Brown & Sons. Colin Glen Christian Fellowship which is part of the South West Belfast foodbank, will use the money to boost its food packages. www.jamesbrownfuneraldirectors.com
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James Brown and Sons has selected eight worthy recipients to receive grants as it launches its third round of funding
Pictured launching the 2022 Giving Tree Appeal at the Maldron Hotel in Belfast’s Linen Quarter are Nicky Conway, Chief Executive of BCM, Colum Boyle, Permanent Secretary of the Department for Communities, and Mary Waide, St Vincent de Paul’s Regional President for the North region.
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Belfast Central Mission

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.
Pictured from left to right: Bill Cherry, Managing Director, Refresh NI, Cameron Watt, Chief Executive of Alpha Housing, and Zara Burns, Marketing Officer, Refresh NI
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Open Strategic Communications

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.
Self Help Africa Northern Ireland Ambassador Rob Herring
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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
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Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

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.
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Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

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.
Jonathan McAlpin, Chair of Eastside Awards Committee, is joined by sponsors to shout from the rooftops that the seventh Eastside Awards is now open for entry. Deadline for entries to Eastside Awards which recognises all that is good about East Belfast is 28 October. To enter, please visit www.eastsideawards.org
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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.
TEDx
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Bespoke Communications

TED.com is arguably the world’s most powerful platform for sharing ideas.
MindWise
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Agnew Group and MindWise will also work together to train 400 consumer-facing staff in mental health awareness
Pictured from left to right: Kellie Armstrong MLA, Elaine Leonard Chief Executive of Appleby Trust, David Babington Chief Executive of Action Mental Health, Norman Sterritt Chair of NIUSE, Roisin Mallon, Director, Dedicated Mechanism Unit, Equality Commission for NI, Conor McGinnity, Mencap service user, Liz Kimmins MLA, and Grainne Close Director at Mencap.
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Open Strategic Communications

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).
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

First cohort of women to have breast cancer detected by Action Cancer and receive treatment during pandemic come together
Health Minister Robin Swann MLA, and Department for Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA, are joined by Chair of the All Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling, Robbie Butler MLA and Vice Chair Philip McGuigan MLA at the launch of the report on ‘Gaming Machines in Northern Ireland’. www.gamharmapg.org
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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
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Public Health Agency

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.
8/10 students report improvement in confidence thanks to Lidl Northern Ireland Sport for Good programme
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LK Communications

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
eden project camp discussion build on unforgettable expereinces to better your community
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Eden Project Communities

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.
FREE Capacity Building Training Sessions
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Volunteer Now

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.
Volunteers
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Community Services Section - Belfast City Council

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 Story Plan Exhibition
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Maritime Belfast Trust

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