The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland has announced the appointment of five post-doctoral Fellows in a £1million investment to develop future leaders in research on ageing and older people.
The Building Change Trust is delighted to award 13 voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with Building Change Awards through the Inspiring Impact Northern Ireland Programme.
Community groups, residents, politicians and local business people gathered [Friday 12 September 2014] for the official opening of a new green space in East Belfast – the Bridge Community Garden.
Over three million trees will take root throughout the UK to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War. Part of the Woodland Trust’s Centenary Woods project, the trees will represent the millions of lives lost and affected by the war.
This Wednesday (17 September) Stormont's OFMdFM Committee will be making a crucial decision about the future of childcare support for working families in Northern Ireland.
The Community Family Support Programme is an initiative designed to help families make life changing decisions to enhance and improve their everyday lives.
As levels of domestic abuse reach their highest in 10 years*, NSPCC Northern Ireland is today leading the way to tackle the effects of domestic abuse on children and families by launching its Domestic Abuse Recovery and Support (DARS) toolkit.
With a week to go until Get Outdoors Weekend 2014, Community groups across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in this free weekend of outdoor recreation, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2014!
Lord Mayor of Belfast Nichola Mallon last night (Wednesday 10th Sept) pledged her support to Simon Community NI as it launched its new Strategic Plan 2014 – 2017 with a bold new mission to create a society where Homelessness is Ended.
The OCN NI Personal Success and Well-Being (QCF) qualifications have been designed to support a balanced curriculum by assisting the learner with effective development in personal, social, health and well-being.
On 13 & 14 September as part of European Heritage Open Days (EHOD), over 400 properties across Northern Ireland will open their doors, free of charge, so that people can get a unique chance to have a look inside.
Supported by Big Lottery the Acorn Fund has opened the second round of its Legacy Grants programme, designed to benefit community arts and culture projects across County Derry~Londonderry.
Loaf Catering, the social enterprise that provides training and employment opportunities for local people with learning difficulties, has taken over management of Belfast City Hall’s Bobbin Coffee Shop.
There’s an extra boost for the 55 and over living in Ballymena and Antrim who want to remain in their own homes with the expansion of an award-winning Floating Support Service to the area.
One and a half million children will reach the age of 11 unable to ‘read well’ by 2025 unless urgent action is taken to tackle the reading crisis facing pupils across the UK, according to new research.
NICVA’s latest research into charitable giving in Northern Ireland examines change in the percentage of individuals that donate, donation by age, the causes donated to, fundraising techniques, methods of donation and legacy giving.
There is one week left to enter the Coca-Cola Coast Care Awards, managed by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful! These Awards acknowledge the excellent work of individuals and groups involved in the protection and conservation of our coastline and inland wate
Community groups across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to fall in love with the Outdoors during Get Outdoors Weekend 2014, a free weekend of outdoor activities that takes place Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2014!
Walking In Your Community is encouraging local community leaders to make a difference in their local community and become a Community Walk Leader under this fantastic programme!
