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Pupils from Mitchell House School in east Belfast got a private viewing of the Big Christmas Photo Sale currently on display at Belfast Exposed
News

Snapping up support for east Belfast School

Belfast Exposed

Pupils from Mitchell House School in east Belfast got a private viewing of the Big Christmas Photo Sale currently on display at Belfast Exposed, an annual exhibition and sale showcasing photographic work by more than 30 amateur and professional artists.
Event
Seminar

Social care in the Four Nations of the UK - between two paradigms

ARK

In the 25 years since devolution passed to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, key differences have emerged in the way that the UK’s four systems are grappling with how to meet the growing need for care within the context of stretched budgets and a shrinking workforce.
Dates:
31 January 2024
Belfast
Event
Informal Meetup Online / Virtual

Social Enterprise and Social Science: An introduction to collaboration

Queen's University Belfast

Are you involved in a social enterprise, and interested in collaborating with researchers? Join this online event for an introduction to collaborative opportunities with social scientists at Queen's and Ulster.
Dates:
15 September 2020
Belfast
Event
Conference Online / Virtual Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Social Security Law & Practice Conference 2020: A Decade of Change

Law Centre NI

This year Law Centre NI has made some very exciting new changes to the conference.
Dates:
21 - 23 October 2020
Job | Part Time

Social Worker

Action for Children, Northern Ireland

£32,000 pro rata
Enniskillen,
Organisation
VCSE

Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP)

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
196 - 200 Antrim Road
Belfast
BT15 2AJ
United Kingdom

The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 10,000 volunteers and 800 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. There are 8 Regions across the Island of Ireland and in Northern Ireland; this Region has 182 local conferences (groups) and 1,800 volunteers (members).
Organisation
VCSE

Sólás Charity

284a Ormeau Road
Belfast
BT7 2GB
United Kingdom

Sólás is a Charity dedicated to supporting children and young people with additional needs. It is based in South Belfast and has a very strong volunteering ethos. Founded in 2009, it provides a range of educational and social programmes for children and young people with additional needs and/or Autism.
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Organisation
VCSE

South Belfast Sure Start

9 Lower Crescent
Belfast
BT7 1NR
United Kingdom

Sure Start is a project aimed at families with pre-school children or expectant parents.
SWC Employment Academies
News

South West College Employment Academies - Now Recruiting

South West College

SWC Employment Academies provide a range of sectoral related academies to help upskill and reskill people aged between 16 - 64 to help gain employment or enhanced employment opportunities in their current role.
Organisation
VCSE

SPACE (Supporting People and Communities Everyday)

24 Monaghan Street
Newry
BT35 6AA
United Kingdom

SPACE Family Support Services are for families and individuals who need help. Family life is not always easy, life events like birth, death, depression, redundancy, separation, illness, abuse or financial problems all put stress and strain on family life
Event
Online / Virtual

Spaces To Be: Supporting Children’s Mental Health

PlayBoard NI

Webinar for parents/carers from the Urban Village area on supporting children’s mental health and well-being through play.
Dates:
10 February 202210 February 2022
Organisation
VCSE

Special Educational Needs Advice Centre

SENAC
Graham House, Knockbracken Healthcare Park
Belfast
BT8 8BH
United Kingdom

The Special Educational Needs Advice Centre(SENAC) is a charity providing free, independent advice, information and advocacy to parents/carers of children and young people with special needs and learning difficulties in Northern Ireland. T:02890795779

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Special podcast launched to mark International Women’s Day

Law Society of Northern Ireland

To mark International Women’s Day, the Law Society in Northern Ireland is making available a special podcast to celebrate the achievements of women in the law in Northern Ireland.
Lidl Northern Ireland has selected 25 secondary schools from across the region to participate in the Sport for Good Schools Programme with each school to benefit from a dedicated Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme delivered in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust. Pictured with Lidl Castlereagh Road Store Manager Andrew Burwood are Lidl Northern Ireland’s Sport for Good Mentors, Paralympic Champion Michael McKillop MBE and Irish Hockey Legend Shirley McCay MBE.
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Sporting heroes get in the game to deliver Lidl Northern Ireland’s Sport for Good Schools Programme mental health workshops

LK Communications

25 winning schools across Northern Ireland secure coveted place on retailer’s established Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme delivered by the region’s sporting legends
Organisation
VCSE

Springhill Community House

6&7 Springhill Close
Belfast
BT12 7SE
United Kingdom

Community Education and Health Promotion

News

SSE Airtricity announces 39% price increase for gas customers

Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

SSE Airtricity has announced today (Friday 4 March) an increase of 39% effective from Friday 1 April 2022.
Organisation
VCSE

St Colmcille's Preschool

191 Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 3JB
United Kingdom

St. Colmcille’s Pre-school is a community pre-school situated in the grounds of St. Colmcille’s Parish Church. We have provided quality pre-school education for local children for over 25 years and currently provide 48 places on a term time basis.

Event
Training/Advice Workshop

St John Ambulance Northern Ireland marks 100 years of Youth Work with The Big First Aid Lesson

St John Ambulance Northern Ireland

This Saturday 25th June, young people will demonstrate lifesaving First Aid Skills to the public in the grounds Belfast City Hall.
Dates:
25 June 2022
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

St Luke's Family Support Centre

Twinbrook Road
Belfast
BT17 0RL
United Kingdom

Family Support Centre

Organisation
VCSE

St Mary's Youth Centre

St Mary's YC
Obins Street
Portadown
BT62 1BT
United Kingdom

We are a full-time voluntary youth organisation that provides for the personal and social development of children and young people aged 8-25 years.
Organisation
VCSE

St Therese Youth Club

Scarva RD
bANBRIDGE
United Kingdom

Youth Club for young people aged 7-10 in Banbridge - runs every Wed nite from 7-8.30pm

Organisation
VCSE

St. Mary’s on the Hill Preschool Playgroup

142 Carnmoney Road
Newtownabbey
BT36 6JU
United Kingdom

We are a Preschool school Playgroup.
Organisation
VCSE

Stand by Me

16 West Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 7AR
United Kingdom

We care for over 3,500 kids across the world but no two are the same, so we take care to understand and meet each of their individual needs, from food and healthcare, to loving parents and quality education. We help them reach their full potential, stand on their own two feet and change their futures. We have transformed thousands of kids lives, and we are only just getting started.
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Organisation
VCSE

Star Neighbourhood Centre

Star Neighbourhood Centre
79-83 Hillman Street
Belfast
BT15 2FS
United Kingdom

Star Neighbourhood Centre is a community organisation delivering at the heart of the community for over 25 years. Providing quality and affordable Childcare, Youth Provision, Community Development and Training.
Organisation
Public Sector

Start360

6 - 10 William Street
Belfast
BT1 1PR
United Kingdom

Start360 is Northern Ireland’s leading provider of support services to young people, adult offenders and families in the community.
News

State of the Sector (School Age Childcare) Survey 2020

PlayBoard NI

Work is progressing on the development of an Executive Childcare Strategy for Northern Ireland.
News

State of the Sector (School Age Childcare) Survey 2021

PlayBoard NI

To ensure we have a better understanding of both the opportunities and challenges for School Age Childcare provision, PlayBoard is undertaking a State of the Sector survey. 
Event
Informal Meetup Launch

Stay and Play!

Redeemer Central

If you are a mum, dad, grandparent or carer to a baby/pre-school aged child, stay and play is just for you!
Dates:
24 February 202303 March 202310 March 2023
Belfast
Staying Connected at Christmas
News

Staying Connected at Christmas

Volunteer Now

Volunteer Now has been working with BBC Northern Ireland and other local charities to develop a special Broadcast Appeal ‘Staying Connected at Christmas, overcoming loneliness – together’.
Event

STEM Summer Camp - Future Cities

Sentinus

Summer camps with something for everyone. Focusing on a range of STEM activities in a fun environment.
Dates:
01 July - 09 August 2019
Lisburn

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