CommunityNI

Entries are now being sought for the Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards 2017, which recognise the contribution of individuals and organisations who have worked to improve road safety in their communities.

The Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards in association with CRASH Services have been launched to recognise the work of people and organisations who improve road safety in their communities.

Sainsbury’s is expanding its successful Local Food Donation programme and aims to have a local food donation partner for every store in the UK. Food partners can collect dry and tinned food donated by customers and fresh food donated by Sainsbury’s.

Volunteers' Week is now in its 29th year. Volunteer Now is carrying out a survey to count the number of volunteers in NI, and has invited MLAs to show their support for volunteering.

The Chairs of the BME Children and Young People's Sub Group are consulting widely about the issues of most concern affecting black and minority ethnic children, young people and their families. Consultation ends 2 April.

At this time of the year, people can feel particularly vulnerable, so Lifeline is making sure that people know they are there to help those experiencing distress and despair.

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group has funding available to support young people on their enterprise journey.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Belfast Festival at Queen's, Ulster Bank (Festival sponsor) is offering 400 tickets to voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland.