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Safefood invites tenders from an external organisation (either a ‘Non-Governmental Organisation’ or a State Body) who have knowledge of and strong links with the community sector, to manage the Community Food Initiative Funding (CFI) Programme 2025-2028

Safefood invites tenders from external organisations (either a ‘Non-Governmental Organisation’ or a State Body) who have knowledge of and strong links with the community sector, to manage the Community Food Initiative Funding (CFI) Programme 2025-2028.

Women with breast cancer detected by the charity come together to launch Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

Colleagues at A&O Shearman Belfast have raised £45,800 for local charity, Friends of the Cancer Centre, through a two-year community fundraising and volunteering partnership.

Work is progressing on the development of the NI Executive’s Early learning and Childcare Strategy for NI alongside a review of the Minimum Standards for childcare providers. This is a critical time for the School Age Childcare and playwork sector.

Women in tech organisation TechFoundHer has opened applications for its highly anticipated Innovation Labs, an eight week programme designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the tools and skills needed to innovate with technology.

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed an innovative partnership between Northern Ireland Screen and community-sharing app Olio to collect unconsumed food from large scale film and high-end TV productions to share with local families in need.

Make It Your Business to Fundraise for Action Cancer’s Breast Screening Service.

Running from Monday 23 – Sunday 29 September 2024, Organ Donation Week is a chance to show your support for and share the message that organ donation and transplantation saves and transforms lives.

The evolution of the constitutional debate in Northern Ireland through the lens of local media will be examined in a seminar next week in Derry-Londonderry.

Do you involve volunteers? Are they making an exceptional impact on a local community? You could be awarded a King's Award for Voluntary Service!

The Maritime Mile Blueway Trail, an exciting new outdoor educational and family experience aimed at encouraging locals, visitors, school and community groups to explore Belfast’s historic waterfront and find out about its wildlife, has been launched.

Action Cancer is delighted to announce its annual Golf Day, set to swing into action on Friday 20th September, at the prestigious Holywood Golf Club, home of Rory McIlroy.

Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland are being given the chance to secure up to £5,000 in investment for their business idea with the launch of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch.

Market Engagement for Workforce Development Training

A sea of pink will sweep through Finnebrogue Estate when it hosts Action Cancer’s Breast Foot Forward fundraising walk on Sunday 29th September.

Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland and beyond are set to gather in Belfast this November for the inaugural Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference.

Wee Chicks CIC, a leading social enterprise in North Belfast, is proud to announce two exciting job opportunities through the JobStart Scheme for individuals aged 50-64.

As part of the Mental Health Strategy, a public mental health learning network has been launched to support the development of the knowledge base on prevention and early intervention and to enhance collaborative working and reflective practice. 

Derry Girls Creator and Writer comes on board as Patron of the charity’s Breast Screening Service

Free Eden Project Communities online training open for application from anyone with a neighbourhood project or community idea https://t.co/qI0KF5gjmX

Participants in the 7 Peaks Challenge will conquer seven of the highest peaks in the Mourne Mountains on Saturday 14th September 2024, while helping those affected by cancer throughout Northern Ireland.

The new organisation which was set up to support neurodivergent families and individuals has announced their first Creative Fun Day will take place in Belfast this weekend.

Lough Neagh Partnership was pleased to host the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir MLA, as he officially launched his Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan on the shores of Lough Neagh at Ballyronan Marina.

Maureen Hetherington reflects on her time with Holywell Trust and encourages others to get involved in shaping conversations on the future in the North West and beyond.