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The organ donation system in Northern Ireland is changing to an opt-out system. This will mean, in the event that organ donation is a possibility after you die, it will be considered all adults agree to being an organ donor unless they choose to opt-out.

The new podcast from BCM will discuss the key topics tackled across its projects with input from partner organisations, other charities, and third-party service providers to raise awareness of social issues across N. Ireland

The first Lough Neagh Artisans Market will take place at Lock Keeper’s Cottage, Toome, on Sunday 22 May from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. The market is a pilot to showcase local produce, arts and crafts from the shoreline of Lough Neagh and right across Northern Ire

The much anticipated Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport, celebrating all that is good about East Belfast, returned after a year’s absence with winners being recognised in 16 sought after categories.

Epic fundraising walk of the spectacular Spanish terrain this September

£20,000 Community Fund launched to fund grass-roots good causes provided by local charities and not-for-profit organisations working to benefit people in Belfast and the surrounding areas

Co Antrim CountrySide Custodians will host an extravaganza of environmental tips and ideas in BallyClare Town hall 21 May

The Boardroom Apprentice programme is set to return this year as applications for this year’s apprentices are set to open on May 3.

Over 2000 children referred annually to Paediatric Ophthalmology in Belfast will be able to avail of the most advanced sight-saving screening available, following the introduction of a new retinal camera in the Children’s Eye Unit.

In association with Dyson, we are pleased to exclusively offer a free stainless steel splash-back with every purchase of the new Dyson Airblade 9kJ. In addition, we are also offering £50 cash-back with every Dyson Airblade traded in against the new 9kJ

Staff of Hillmount had the honour of visiting with the Air Ambulance NI team to present a donation of £4036.93 made up from an instore customer collection and personal donation from the Mercer family.

Do you know of a group of volunteers who are making an exceptional impact on a local community? They could be awarded a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service next year!

Charities across Northern Ireland are invited to apply for a share of up to £50,000 funding through the Allen & Overy Foundation, which is funded by contributions from A&O partners worldwide.

Northern Ireland’s business community is coming together to support the delivery of industry-led careers inspiration events across the province, engaging almost 7,500 Year 9 pupils in June 2022.

Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd have another training offer for all participants booking onto our Diversity Series of courses in April, May & June.

Firmus energy has announced today, 5 April 2022, an increase of 37% effective from 3 May 2022 for gas customers in the Belfast area.

In the week following the five pence cut in fuel excise duty, the Consumer Council’s research shows the average price of unleaded petrol and diesel across Northern Ireland have dropped by 3.4p and 1.9p respectively.

PlayBoard NI, the lead organisation for the development of children and young people’s play, joined youth workers and young leaders at a celebratory event in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast on Wednesday evening.

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Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June, will honour local volunteers with a week-long programme of events as part of wider UK celebrations

Methodist minister launches first book of prose with event of readings and vocal performance in south Belfast

The Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive of Belfast Central Mission (BCM) won their categories at the prestigious CO3 industry accolades, namely ‘Leading Organisational Change’ and ‘Best Newcomer’ respectively.

The ScamwiseNI Partnership has launched a programme for people in Northern Ireland with learning difficulties to stay safe from scams.

As part of its work to prepare charities for the changes which will be brought in by the new Charities Act (NI) 2022, the Commission has issued emails to some 7,000 charity contacts asking them to ensure their trustees’ contact details are up to date.

Lough Neagh Partnership is inviting the public to join in celebrating the season of new beginnings with its Spring Online Talks series via Zoom, exploring the fascinating features and unique adaptations of plant and animal species