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Drumgor Detached Youth Work AGM on Monday 20th Feb at 2pm - Please RSVP if attending, details below

4 new Achievers have joined the ranks of Investing in Volunteers Award holders, bringing the total to 50 volunteer-involving organisations in Northern Ireland who have achieved the UK Investing in Volunteers (IiV) Quality Standard for Volunteer Management

UCF is holding a walk specifically for cancer patients on Saturday 11th February at the Waterworks, Antrim Road, Belfast. The UCF walking service, which is free of charge, is open to cancer patients and suitable for those currently undergoing treatment.

If you're having a few problems with your hips and knees then why not join the Yoga Fellowship of Northern Ireland on Saturday 18 Feb for a workshop on knee and hip joints from the renowned yogini Dr Ruth.

A new Children’s Day Nursery set to open in June 2012 in Belfast City Centre will create up to 20 new jobs in the field of child care.

Could your organisation benefit from a ‘saintly army of volunteers’? If so why not promote your opportunity to a wide range of employers taking part in the 'Be a Saint Action Day'

There are 13 award categories in total including Mum, Dad and Child of the Year but the awards that may be of particular interest to members of NICVA are the awards for ‘The Family Support Organisation of the Year'.

Rural Transport Fund continues to support large group travel in 2012/2013

Bill Osborne was originally appointed as Chairperson of Building Change Trust Limited – the corporate trustee of The Building Change Trust in late December 2008 for an initial three year term. This appointment has now been extended for a further 12 months

A Co Fermanagh family is organising a unique fundraising event for the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) in memory of their much-loved son and brother who tragically lost his battle with cancer.

The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) said that research findings released today into oesophageal cancer further underlined the dangers of smoking.

Carers Northern Ireland and Arthritis Care are running a pilot course to help carers cope with looking after someone with a long-term condition.

The city’s favourite family festival returns with a week long programme of fun-filled events for children aged 0-14.

Local athletes are being invited to step up to the podium for the '2012km Gold Challenge', and join fellow NSPCC supporters in raising £1 million to fund vital work with vulnerable children and young people.

The 'People Power' conference taking place in London on 6 March brings together an impressive array of speakers to generate challenging debate and discussion on the latest trends, topics and ideas that will shape the future of campaigning.

First Minister Peter Robinson MLA today (25 January) put trees and woodland in the spotlight by planting the first of 60 oaks at Stormont Estate.

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign are recruiting brave supporters to do a sponsored parachute jump.

Basil McCrea MLA and a local children’s charity challenged Northern Ireland’s local politicians to consider the real impact of their decisions on young people leaving care.

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Ashton Community Trust and Ledcom, two of our leading social enterprises are organising a series of workshops.

We are petitioning Northern Ireland Government to drive an awareness campaign on childcare affordability. The high cost of childcare leaves many families struggling, however there is financial help available to bring down the cost of childcare.

We are petitioning Northern Ireland Government to drive an awareness campaign on childcare affordability. The high cost of childcare leaves many families struggling, however there is financial help available to bring down the cost of childcare.

Barnardo’s NI Primary School Counselling service, ‘Time 4 Me’ which aims to increase emotional well-being in order to improve learning potential, recently launched a briefing paper entitled ‘Breaking Down Barriers to Learning’ at Parliament Buildings.

NSPCC Foyle, in conjunction with the Waterfoot Hotel, is calling on local people to make their teabreak count this Spring, by stopping for tea on Wednesday 29 February in aid of vulnerable local children.

The NSPCC’s Young Witness Service, which supports young people as they give evidence in criminal proceedings, is invaluable to those who may already have experienced great personal trauma and who are facing re-living this trauma in court.

The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has joined with Tri Limits and Chain Reaction Cycles to bring you Ireland’s toughest triathlon – the Northern Ireland Decaman/Iron Distance Challenge.