Places are still available to take part in a sponsored climb of Slieve Donard on Monday 4 June to raise vital funds to build a school in Uganda for Fields of Life. The charity will also light a beacon at the summit to officially mark the Queen's jubilee
Tuesday 27th March 2012 saw the official launch of Crossroads ‘In Your Prime’ Project in our state of the art premises at 432 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast. TV Presenter and journalist Lynda Bryans officially launched the project and highlighted the aim
A sod-cutting ceremony took place recently at Grahamsbridge Road, Dundonald, to mark the start of a purpose built complex needs house for a local East Belfast family.
The Belfast City Marathon is one of the biggest fundraising events in Northern Ireland, attracting runners of all abilities. NICVA staff have entered relay teams to the marathon for the past 10 years in support of Sunshine Foundation Romania.
On 24 April NICVA held ‘ActUpNI: Campaigning Lobbying and Dissent’ bringing the voluntary and community sector together to discuss the effectiveness of its campaigning and lobbying strategies.
Sarah Lowry is only eight years old but she has big plans to hold a special ‘Coffee and Cake Morning’ to raise funds for the Ulster Cancer Foundation in memory of her mother, Helen, who sadly passed away from cancer.
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service is urgently renewing its appeal for the public’s help in protecting the elderly in our communities from the dangers of fire.
B4B Telecoms is the latest exhibitor to sign up for the new Community Sector event Active in the Community (AIC). AIC will take place at the Ramada Hotel, Belfast: 9 + 10 October 2012.
BBC Broadcast Appeals give local charities the opportunity to tell BBC audiences about their work, raise awareness and appeal for funds/volunteers. Appeals are broadcast on TV and radio and April's featured Lifeline charity is VOYPIC.
The Ulster Cancer Foundation’s will be providing its Zest for Life programme for cancer patients in Belfast and Ballymoney thanks to the support and fundraising efforts of the staff at Belfast law firm, Cleaver Fulton Rankin.
In Northern Ireland there are around 1,100 cases of bowel cancer diagnosed each year with about 440 deaths.A new UCF survey has revealed that only 30% of students are aware that eating red or processed meat could increase the risk of the disease.
Team is a 12 week Personal Development Course run at South West College, offering work experience, qualifications, practical skills, community projects and a residential week.
The NE Peace III Leadership in a Shared Society Project is now recruiting. The project will be delivered by a consortium led by the WEA. There are 60 places for current and emerging community leaders from the area.
NICVA would like to invite you to participate in a round table discussion on Shaping the Peace Programme and Role of the voluntary and community sector.
Presbyterian minister and founder of the Corrymeela Community, Dunmurry-born Reverend Dr Ray Davey OBE recently passed away on 16 April, 2012. The 97-year-old died peacefully at home.
A series of half-day introductory and two-day intensive courses plus Fellowships. Suitable for NI reseachers employed in Health and Social Care, voluntary/not-for-profit bodies providing health andsocial care or within academic institutions.
Is your Group involved in the promotion of wellbeing and positive mental health? If so, this course is for you! Early Bird Booking Offer: Book by 30th April and avail of the special discount!! Limited places available - so don't delay!!
