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Event
Training/Advice

Free Planning Advice (Newry)

Community Places

We're continuing our series of free planning advice outreach events. Next one is in Newry on Tuesday, 5 November 2019 in Ballybot House (drop in any time between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm).
Dates:
05 November 2019
NEWRY
Event
Training/Advice

Free Planning Advice (Omagh)

Community Places

Community Places continues its free planning advice sessions for people and community groups. Drop in to Omagh Community House, Drumragh Avenue, Omagh on Thursday, 5 March 2020 between 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
Dates:
05 March 2020
OMAGH
Event
Training/Advice

Free Planning Advice in Enniskillen

Community Places

One-to-one advice with our fully qualified planners on: how the planning system works (applications; fees; enforcement; and appeals); how to comment on or object to a planning application; planning policies; and your local council’s decision making process.
Dates:
25 September 2019
ENNISKILLEN
News

Free Summer Family Activities

Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

As the school holidays approach and with the cost of living increasing for households in Northern Ireland, the Consumer Council is encouraging families, youth groups and other organisations to download its free Family Activities.
Event
Training/Advice

FREE Universal Credit Awareness Session

Advice NI

This FREE half day training session updated for 2019 focuses on perhaps the most significant reform to Social Security since the inception of the Welfare State. It provides participants with an overview of which means tested benefits Universal Credit replaces, how entitlement is calculated, how it works for different groups of people interfacing with the benefit and when it will be implemented in the different geographical areas of Northern Ireland. Please click on the following link to book a place on this session: https://www.adviceni.net/content/free-universal-credit-awareness-sessio…
Dates:
21 May 2019
Belfast
Free Universal Credit Sessions in your area
News

FREE Universal Credit Sessions in Your Area

Advice NI

Advice NI are offering free information sessions to answer any questions about Universal Credit.
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice Workshop

FREE Virtual HIV Awareness Session

Positive Life

On World AIDS Day, Tuesday December 1st, Positive Life will be hosting an online HIV Awareness session.
Dates:
01 December 2020
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

FREE: Advice Pro Refresher (Advice NI Members ony)

Advice NI

A refresher for those who have already had Advice Pro training and could benefit from further guidance to reinforce their learning and ensure they are accessing all the platform can provide. This course will also be useful to those who are supporting other Advice Pro users in their services to make sure everyone is using the platform in a consistent manner.
Dates:
05 May 2020
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

FREE: NIAQS Assessor Workshop (Advice NI Members Only)

Advice NI

These workshops are an excellent method of support for Quality Assessors within member organisations, who have either achieved, or are working towards the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard (NIAQS).
Dates:
24 June 2020
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice Workshop

FREE: NIAQS Assessor Workshop (Advice NI Members Only)

Advice NI

Support for Quality Assessors within member organisations, who have either achieved, or are working towards the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard (NIAQS). This workshop is only suitable for those who have already attended Quality Case Recording and NIAQS Quality Assurance Processes training.
Dates:
22 April 2020
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

Fuel Round

FuelRound

The Hub
6 St Colmans Park
Newry
BT34 2DX
United Kingdom

Supplier of discounted home heating oil.
5603150
Participant at Artspace
News

Funding boost for Arts- based Social Enterprise

Artspace has received a £30,000 loan from the Building Better Futures Fund to redevelop new facilities in Campsie industrial estate.
Event
Conference Training/Advice Workshop

Fundraising Forum NI

Chartered Institute of Fundraising Northern Ireland

Join us on Thursday 10 November (9.00am - 1.00pm, including lunch). This is a great opportunity for fundraisers in Northern Ireland to connect and learn from peers across the local sector, with facilitated group discussion on the fundraising challenges and opportunities facing us all. The morning will centre around how we best use the capacity at our disposal, how we're employing digital solutions to support our work and how we collaborate and support across the sector. Register by Friday 4th November.
Dates:
10 November 2022
Lisburn
Organisation
Public Sector

Fundraising Regulator

C/O 12B Clarendon Rd, Clarendon Dock,
Belfast
BT1 3BG
United Kingdom

We’re an independent, non-statutory body that regulates fundraising across the charitable sector in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We stand up for best practice in fundraising, in order to protect donors and support the vital work of fundraisers. We work in partnership with other regulators and the representative bodies in the charitable and fundraising sectors to build public confidence and ensure consistent fundraising standards across the UK.
Clarendon Executive
News

Further blow to consumers as two more electricity suppliers announce increases

Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Consumers in Northern Ireland need to be provided with clear and transparent information as to why the price they pay for their electricity has increased, according to The Consumer Council.
News

Further disappointment for consumers as Click Energy increases electricity prices

Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Click Energy, the smallest of the five electricity suppliers in Northern Ireland, has announced it will be increasing electricity prices by 28.2% from 1 October 2022, impacting around 26,000 customers.
News

Further falls in wholesale energy prices must be passed onto Northern Ireland consumers

Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

The most recent Bord Gáis Energy Index was launched yesterday. This shows that over the last year, there has been a 64% reduction in wholesale gas prices, and a 38% reduction in wholesale electricity prices.
Event
Online / Virtual Outdoor Activity Training/Advice Workshop

Futures Project January 2021 intake

Belfast Met

Futures Project is a personal development training programme for 16-24 year olds in Northern Ireland and we are looking for participants for our January intake!
Dates:
12 January - 28 May 2021
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Informal Meetup Outdoor Activity Training/Advice Workshop

Futures Project LGBTQ+

Belfast Met

Roísín and Chris are launching a new Futures programme in Belfast. This group is open to young people aged 16-24 in the Belfast area. This is an inclusive LGBTQ+ project. The six month programme focuses on; personal development, communication, wellness, team work skills and leadership. You will receive £8 per day you attend, travel costs and child care assistance.
Dates:
02 May - 13 December 2019
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

G I consulting

54 Haddington Hill
Lisburn
BT28 3AU
United Kingdom

I provide governance and risk management training and facilitation to organisations their Boards and staff. I also provide an independent examination of annual accounts, and a governance, internal audit and risk management consultancy service.

Organisation
VCSE

GamCare

GamCare
Northern Ireland
EC1N 8QP
United Kingdom

GamCare, the leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. GamCare provides education, information and support to young people (11-18) throughout Northern Ireland worried about their own or someone else’s gambling. Our free young people’s support services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by contacting 0808 8020 133 or using live chat via BigDeal.org.uk
Organisation
VCSE

Gauge NI

1 Mill House
Twin Spires Centre
Belfast
BT13 2JF
United Kingdom

Gauge is a social enterprise business. We help organisations to understand, and to measure the social impact of their work.

Voice for Locals
News

GB Consortium awarded £1.82 million to support the levelling up of NI small businesses

Sonya Cassidy PR

Voice for Locals is seeking to support businesses in NI
New halloween activities
News

Get creative with the family and learn this half-term

Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Are there any budding young artists in your house? Do you like drawing? How good are you at crossword puzzles?
Event
Conference Online / Virtual Seminar

Get involved to help us review our grant making

The National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund are reviewing their grant making and want to hear from community groups about what matters most to their communities.
Dates:
07 - 30 June 2022
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

Glen Development Initiative

Glenview Community Centre
Cedar Street
Derry
BT48 0EG
United Kingdom

The Glen Development Initiative (GDI) mission is to be ‘a gathering place for art, education, recreation and community development’. We achieve this through a partnership with local people, community organisations, statutory agencies and businesses.

Event
Online / Virtual Workshop

Glengormley ROC Conversation

Redeeming Our Communities Northern Ireland

Join us on Thursday 3rd June for the virtual Glengormley ROC Conversation.
Dates:
03 June 202103 June 2021
Belfast
News

Global oil price factors costing Northern Ireland consumers £1,300 per year

Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland are over £1 per litre, more than double the ten-year average price, and prices have only been higher for one week this decade according to the Consumer Council’s weekly heating oil survey, published today.
Event
Conference Launch

Global Perspectives on Community Development Approaches Across Boundaries

Ulster University

This event explores how community development approaches are being used to tackle issues of inequality, poverty and promote social justice. This event will appeal to professionals across the fields of social work, health, education, community and youth work.
Dates:
05 December 2019
Newtownabbey
Event
Fundraiser Outdoor Activity

Glow Walk

Autism NI

Our iconic Glow Walk is back this year on Saturday 4th November at Stormont Estate, and we are inviting families to dress up in your brightest gear, get your glow sticks at the ready and take part in our sponsored night time walk. This exciting family event includes a walk up the iconic Prince of Wales Avenue and a fun dance warm-up by Fitness Freddy! You can register early! It is FREE to sign up and we are asking each family to raise a minimum £75 donation to help support our vital autism services across Northern Ireland. This event is sponsored by Trampolines Ireland.
Dates:
04 November 2023
Belfast

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