Housing and homelessness

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Event
Seminar Training/Advice

Housing Rights

An introduction to the housing element of Universal Credit and also looks to the possible impacts of temporary amendments to the system during Coronavirus and how, as these draw to a close, they will impact on tenants and homeowners. 
Dates:
16 September 2021
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Housing Rights

This training course provides an introduction to the housing element of Universal Credit and also looks to the possible impacts of temporary amendments to the system during Coronavirus and how, as these draw to a close, they will impact on tenants and homeowners. 
Dates:
06 May 2022
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Housing Rights

Since Universal Credit has been introduced into Northern Ireland it has brought a new set of challenges for housing providers, tenants, homeowners and those who advise them. Currently additional pressures have been added with claimants managing their tenancies through Covid restrictions. Temporary legislation had been implemented during the pandemic and, with this due to end soon, there is a concern that housing could be affected. This training course provides an introduction to the housing element of Universal Credit and also looks to the possible impacts of temporary amendments to the system during Coronavirus and how, as these draw to a close, they will impact on tenants and homeowners. 
Dates:
30 August 2022
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Housing Rights

Welfare reform poses a number of challenges, in particular for those in temporary accommodation waiting to move into the private rented sector. This course equips trainees with the necessary knowledge to assist in UC claims. To find out more: https://www.housingrights.org.uk/event/universal-credit-becoming-rent-r…
Dates:
14 March 2019
L/Derry
Event
Training/Advice

Housing Rights

This course will take place online. Welfare Reform poses a number of issues, in particular for those living in temporary accommodation who are trying to move into the private rented sector. This course will give participants an understanding of issues such as completing an application for Universal Credit, rent in advance, sources of finance during the first assessment period, and accessing discretionary payments to help with this wait.
Dates:
03 March 2022
Belfast
Event
Informal Meetup Seminar Training/Advice

UnLtd - The Foundation For Social Entrepreneurs

Thrive: access to employment is for social ventures using business solutions to offer the most innovative ideas to improve access to employment for people distant from the labour market. That could be by providing training and support into employment, or through direct employment opportunities.
Dates:
24 January 2019
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

Victoria Housing Estates
Holywood House
Holywood
BT18 9HF
United Kingdom

Victoria Housing Estates (VHE)is a housing charity based in Holywood.

Organisation
VCSE

Hope Centre, 10 Hillmans Way
Ballycastle Road
Coleraine
BT52 2ED
United Kingdom

We provide people with emotional, practical and financial support at their crisis points of need, while also empowering them to tackle the underlying root causes of poverty.
Event
Online / Virtual Workshop

Simon Community Northern Ireland

Every day, our volunteers support us in our mission to end homelessness for individuals and families throughout Northern Ireland. Could you join our team?
Dates:
23 February 202125 February 202125 February 2021
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

100 Great Patrick Street
Belfast
BT1 2LU
United Kingdom

VOYPIC was created up in 1993 by a group of young people in care and professionals. Our job is to promote the rights and voice of children in care and care leavers. We want every child in care to feel safe, valued and loved. We want every young person leaving care to do so with dignity and respect, and thrive into adulthood.
Jan 01 1:00pm
Opportunity

Volunteering Opportunities

Start360

Start360's Volunteering Program - We are recruiting for numerous roles (See Below)
Belfast
Walk INN Charity Shop
News

Belfast And Lisburn Community Project

Belfast And Lisburn Community Project has officially open our brand new shop Called Walk INN on 27 Holywood Road in East Belfast. The shop, which stock good quality second-hand clothing, accessories, books, media and electronics.
News

Belfast And Lisburn Community Project

HELPING MEET THE NEEDS OF LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS
News

Belfast And Lisburn Community Project

HELPING MEET THE NEEDS OF LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Housing Rights

Housing Rights’ advisers host this pre-recorded webinar on the effects of COVID-19 for those who are homeless.
Dates:
28 May - 31 December 2021
Belfast
Aug 24 12:00pm
Opportunity
Tender

Website redesign and maintenance

NIFHA

The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) wishes to to engage the services of a design agency to redesign, host and maintain its website.
Belfast
Event
Fundraiser

The Welcome Organisation

Are you and your colleagues up for a challenge? Would you like to raise money to help people affected by homelessness? You can now enter The Welcome Organisation's Dragonboat Race.
Dates:
08 September 2019
Belfast
News

Tony Clarke

Tony Clarke and a group of Students from QUB have devised a short survey to gather some key pieces of information. We are hoping you can take the time to complete on financial reporting in the charity sector in NI.
Event
Seminar

Housing Rights

With the first major piece of legislation to improve the private rented sector due to begin its passage through the NI Assembly this Autumn, Housing Rights is hosting a policy seminar to look in closer detail at the provisions in the Bill which relate to security of tenure.
Dates:
29 September 2021
Belfast
Event
Art & Culture Informal Meetup Outdoor Activity Training/Advice Workshop

Eden Project Communities

Whether community has been your passion for ever, or you're just dipping your toe in, you are very welcome to come along and find out if Eden Project Communities peer to peer network is for you.
Dates:
04 December 2021
Newcastle
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Advice NI

A Zoom course aimed at experienced advisers.
Dates:
13 September 2021
Belfast
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Advice NI

This course will equip money advisers with the skills and knowledge of the action that they can take to stay an order for eviction. It will outline the mortgage repossession process and the steps that can be taken to avoid court action.
Dates:
09 February 2022
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

The Naomi Centre, 2 Cullybackey Road
Ballymena
BT43 5DF
United Kingdom

Women’s Aid ABCL&N is dedicated to providing refuge, support, information, training and development opportunities to women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence
Organisation
VCSE

Women's Resource Centre
7 Downshire Place
Newry
BT34 1DZ
United Kingdom

Women’s Aid Newry was founded in 1983 in response to the urgent need to provide vital support and accommodation to women and children victims experiencing domestic violence. Our work is underpinned by an ethos of self help, mutual respect and support.
Event

Housing Rights

Half-day conference £45 CHAP members £55 non CHAP member
Dates:
23 October 2023
Dungannon
Jul 29 11:59am
Opportunity

Woven Board & Committee Member

CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector

Woven (formerly Habinteg Housing Association) is looking for new Board Members with a range of skills and experience - these might include for instance property development, legal skills, audit and risk and change management.
Belfast
Event
Conference

Co-operative Alternatives

Young Co-operators Conference 2023 wants to celebrate the newest co-operatives in Northern Ireland and inspire a new generation of co-operators. This year also marks Co-operative Alternatives 10th anniversary and the beginning of a new strategy to connect, engage and co-operate with young(er) generations. Co-operative Alternatives is a co-operative development body based in Belfast and the organisers of this conference. The event is funded by the Belfast City Council.
Dates:
11 October 2023
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Housing Rights

Taking on the responsibility of a rental property for the first time can be a daunting experience, this course hopes to assist participants by building their knowledge of support and protections available to them ahead of their new rental agreement.
Dates:
20 June 2019
Belfast
Event
Online / Virtual

Queen's University Belfast

A live, online event hosted by Queen’s University, examining the health & socio-economic impact of Covid-19 in the most vulnerable countries.
Dates:
13 May 2021
Belfast
HAIP
News

Sonya Cassidy PR

Over 1000 social housing residents from 40 neighbourhoods to take part.