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People are our greatest asset and so it's important ensure that they are developed, supported and managed well. NICVA and Sector Matters have developed this HR training series for all those who manage staff and volunteers.

Are you from Antrim or Newtownabbey? Do you want to work or study but costs and fees are holding you back? Can't afford the kit to start your training?

The annual BCM Christmas Eve street collection raised a grand total of £7,526.35 in 2018.

Causeway Chamber will reveal their key priorities for 2020 at a President's Business Lunch on 20th February from 12 noon to 2pm in the Royal Court Hotel, Portrush.

Roar and Explore has picked up two awards, ‘Best Active Day Out’ and ‘Best Day Out for Under 5’s’ at the Days Out With The Kids Family Favourite Awards 2018.

The Consumer Council is giving consumers the opportunity to voice their consumer concerns at its annual Consumer Parliament. The Consumer Parliament will take place on Friday 8 March 2019 at Spires Conference Centre, Belfast from 10am – 3.30pm.

Eden Project & National Lottery invite everyone to take part in The Big Lunch 2019. The Big Lunch is about millions of people getting together to share food, have fun and get to know each other better. Imagine all that community spirit if we all join in.

Charity trustees have a responsibility to run their charity in line with legal requirements and best practice and so need to understand what is expected of them and how best they may fulfil their duties.

An online service aimed at helping people in Northern Ireland make the best choices about their health and lifestyle was launched this week.

The Consumer Council Statement on the National Transport Authority’s decision about the cancellation of WB Yeats sailings by Irish Ferries in summer 2018

Over 70 young people from local and regional organisations come together to discuss important issues with other young people on mental health and the Education Authority Consultation the 'New Funding Scheme'. #NfY #Connections

The next round of BCPP Level 1 funding has just opened with a closing date of 2 May 2019. The grant award for Level 1 has just been increased to £2,500 and these projects will run for a maximum of six months.  

Leading local charity Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has launched a major fundraising campaign to raise £100,000 for pioneering breast cancer research to mark its 50th birthday. Cancer Focus NI was the first ever cancer charity in Northern Ireland.

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has teamed up with Ballroom Blitz NI to host its very own Strictly Come Dancing event for the over 50s to raise vital funds for cancer research at Queen’s University Belfast.

On Sunday 20th January, over 55 community groups from across Belfast enjoyed a day out at Titanic Belfast & SS Nomadic. Titanic Belfast threw open its doors to help the local community beat the January blues by giving away complimentary tickets for the

NICVA is continuing to offer free webinars on a variety of topics to all members. We would love you to get in touch to let us know what other webinars you would like us to deliver.

Social Enterprises and Social Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland are being sought for a Dragons’ Den style event and the chance to win £1,500.

The Ulster University Excellence Awards aim to showcase and recognise placement providers who have demonstrated initiative, innovation and dedication within the field of undergraduate employability.

This round of Building Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP) Level 2 funding will close on 7 November 2019.

The draft Forward Work Programme 2019-20 lists the projects that we propose to do during that financial year. It can be found at: http://www.consumercouncil.org.uk/policy-research/publications/consumer…

Charis Centre Director, Imelda McGucken, has been awarded an MBE for services to nursing and palliative care in Northern Ireland, in this New Year's Honours List.

Join the single use plastic revolution and find out what you can do to help reduce these and look after our water environments

The Consumer Council offers advice to passengers affected by the disruption

Osborne+Co’s £450M place-making masterplan for Belfast waterfront was one of the winners in this year’s, recently announced, World Architecture News Awards.

An innovative community fund is helping address a gap in the provision of counselling services in Derry / Londonderry for young people, but more needs to be done according to a local charity, Aurora Counselling.