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Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Women with breast cancer detected by the charity come together to launch breast cancer awareness campaign
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Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

A new traffic light display, which will indicate if a charity has submitted their accounts and reports to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on time, is being rolled out on the register of charities.
Organ Donation Week 2023
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Public Health Agency

#OrganDonationWeek runs from 18-24 September 2023 and by getting involved, you can help us save and improve more lives!
A large group of One Young World delegates are sitting and standing waving their home nation flags outside a conference venue,
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The National Lottery Heritage Fund

In partnership with One Young World, The National Lottery Heritage Fund is offering 10 young leaders in Northern Ireland the opportunity to attend the 2023 One Young World Summit in Belfast from 2–5 October.
Free information sessions
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Advice NI

Do you work with groups in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area? Would they benefit from a session on how to manage their money during these difficult times?
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Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service ( BSO PaLS)

Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Regional Service User Network for Adult Service Users and Service User Groups in Northern Ireland (Substance Use Services)
Pictured at the launch of the Scholarship are from left: Terry Waugh (CEO, Action Renewables), Dr Caterina Brandoni, Course Director, Ulster University, Professor Philip Griffiths, Ulster University, and Professor Neil Hewitt, Head of Belfast School of Architecture & the Built Environment.
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Action Renewables

The Action Renewables Energy Storage Scholarship will be open to Ulster University students starting an MSc in Energy Storage (full time) at the Belfast Campus in September 2023.
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Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is taking a step closer to an open charity registration process by phasing out what is known as the “combined list”.
The King's Award for Voluntary Service
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Volunteer Now

Celebrating the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK.
Pictured (L-R) with some of the training equipment that was bought thanks to the £300 Helping Hands donation is St Joseph’s Glenavy GAC Senior Ladies’ player Mary McStravick, Team Manager Chris Scullion, Power NI representative Lauren Donnelly, and club player Grainne McLaughlin.
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Open Strategic Communications

Glenavy Ladies’ Gaelic Football Team, St Joseph’s GAC, has received a community grant from leading energy supplier Power NI through their staff sponsorship scheme, Helping Hands.
free digital skills
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Advice NI

Advice NI have partnered with Special Educational Needs Advice Centre offering free training in digital skills for parents of children with additional needs.
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Raffrey Farmer Dee Heron who volunteers with the Moneyreagh & District Action Cancer Fundraising Group organised an auction of over 50 ewe lambs, 2 calves, one turkey and straw at the Saintfield Livestock Mart on Friday 18th August.
Discovering the Power of Volunteering
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Volunteer Now

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the landscape of volunteering is undergoing a transformation. Are you ready to seize the opportunity and engage a new wave of volunteers effectively?
Pictured (L-R) is Kellie Rouse from Ørsted and Kevin Devine from Clann na nGael GAC
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Open Strategic Communications

A community sports club near Strabane has received £5,000 from the Ørsted Owenreagh Wind Farms’ Community Benefit Fund that will allow for the installation of new energy efficient LED path lighting.
Course Timetable 2023-2024
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Platinum Training Institute

Our Course Calendar for 2023-2024 has now been completed.
More than a Bike scheme sponsors and scheme participants
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Maritime Belfast Trust

The More than a Bike scheme, is sponsored by Maritime Belfast Trust and Sustrans, who have come together with Migrant Help to offer individuals seeking sanctuary in Belfast refurbished bicycles, safety equipment and cycling skills training
Pictured (L-R) is Lenity NI volunteer Amanda Bell, Power NI representative Lauren Donnelly, and Lenity NI founder Christine Kelly. The County Down organisation was named the recent winner of Power NI’s ‘Brighter Communities’ £1,000 grant award.
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Open Strategic Communications

A Craigavon charity that offers practical support to people by providing them with essential everyday items is benefiting from a £1,000 cash donation through Power NI’s Brighter Communities programme.
Launching Archie's Adventures in Emotions
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PlayBoard NI

PlayBoard NI, the lead organisation for the development of children and young people’s play, has launched a new well-being book and resource titled Archie’s Adventures in Emotions.
Adam McBride, Senior Developer at Excalibur Press
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Excalibur Press

While the digital landscape offers a wealth of opportunities for small businesses, it equally presents a bounty for cybercriminals.
Kieran Harding, Managing Director, Business in the Community NI, recognises A&O Belfast as leaders in responsible business practice. The firm was awarded gold level in CORE: The Standard for Responsible Business in recognition of its commitment to doing business in a way that is better for employees, the planet and the local community. Receiving the award are Pauline Wylie, Communications Manager, and Ciaran McCallion, Head of Human Resources, A&O Belfast.
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Open Strategic Communications

Allen & Overy has been awarded gold level in the prestigious CORE: Responsible Business accreditation in recognition of its commitment to doing business in a way that is better for employees, the planet and the communities where they operate.
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PlayBoard NI

Play is one of the most effective mechanisms for engaging with children and young people within youth settings. PlayBoard NI's Playwork in a Youth Work Setting training builds upon, and complements, current youth work training.
ABC Council Financial Management Programmme
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Advice NI

Do you live in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area or work with groups in the area? Would you like to know a bit more about how to manage your money during these difficult times?
Sign up for Simon Community NI's Dragon Boat Race
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Open Strategic Communications

Leading homeless charity, Simon Community NI is set to make a big splash in September with the popular Dragon Boat Race in Belfast.
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The King's Fund

GSK's IMPACT Awards reward charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from £4,000 to £50,000, plus free training and development valued at a further £9,500.
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The King's Fund

GSK Health Inequalities Programme supports small and developing charities with total annual income between £20,000 and £150,000. It is open to registered charities that are at least a year old and working to tackle health inequalities in the UK.