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NIFHA is highlighting the Government’s plans to reduce the amount of housing benefit some people can claim. Through the information below housing association tenants can find out if they are affected.

This award winning two day training course provides an overview of the procurement and commissioning process. It provides learners with an overview of public procurement, and information regarding identifying & responding to tender opportunities

New UK-wide NSPCC TV campaign urges people not to wait to report sexual abuse, as poll reveals fewer than one in five would report concerns as soon as they arose

From early 2013, employees and volunteers in England and Wales will be moving towards a new system where Enhanced Disclosure Certificates will be portable.

Volunteer Now keeps abreast of any case laws which help us to better understand how the courts interpret practices around the involvement of volunteers.

Effective governance is essential to any successful Voluntary and Community organisation in order to ensure they are compliant and meeting their legal duties.

It is estimated that over 27,000 volunteers are involved in Management Committees in NI.

Tyrone Donegal Partnership has received Peace III Funding on an new visual storytelling project, focusing solely on the Border Region. Entitled “Border Lives”, the project will be funded by Peace III, Theme 1.2 “Acknowledging & Dealing with the Past".

Belfast City Council is running a new business programme for individuals or groups in the city who want to explore the potential of becoming a social enterprise.

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is seeking volunteers in the Belfast area to help meet demand for its growing Beauty for Life service.

The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) invites you to the launch of a report on their all-Ireland ‘Young Men and Suicide Project’ which will be held on Wednesday 23rd January 2013.

Reach great heights for Habitat by joining us for a breath-taking abseil challenge on 23rd & 24th March 2013

The Chairs of the BME Children and Young People's Sub Group are consulting widely about the issues of most concern affecting black and minority ethnic children, young people and their families. Consultation ends 2 April.

Come along to the Habitat Global Village information session on Tuesday 15th January 2013 and find out what you can build alongside families in some of the world's poorest communities.

In response to today’s announcement on the future of social housing in Northern Ireland by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland, Cameron Watt, Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) said:

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The New Year is the time for making resolutions and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is encouraging everyone to make a few healthy changes to benefit you and your family, and help reduce your risk of cancer.

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, the new name for the Ulster Cancer Foundation, is holding a walk on Saturday 19th January at Stormont Estate, for anyone who has been affected by cancer.

Is your Group involved in the promotion of wellbeing and positive mental health? If so, this course is for you! Book by 31st January and second person receives 50% discount!! Limited places available - so don't delay!!

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, the new name for the Ulster Cancer Foundation, is holding a walk on Saturday 5th January at Crawfordsburn Country Park, for anyone who has been affected by cancer.

Butterfly Vintage Boutique was opened on 13th December in the SPIRES SHOPPING MALL. The boutique offers Belfasr vintage style while improving the lives of disabled children and young people in Romania through the work of the Comber Foundation.

At this time of the year, people can feel particularly vulnerable, so Lifeline is making sure that people know they are there to help those experiencing distress and despair.

Showcasing the Northern Ireland Volunteering Strategy & Action Plan at the 22nd IAVE Conference in London