Rural development

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Aerial View over the spectacular Bonds Glen
News

Woodland Trust Northern Ireland

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced funding of over £484,400 for a Woodland Trust project set to revitalise the Faughan Valley landscape, on the outskirts of Derry/Londonderry.
Organisation
VCSE

25 Mill Street
Old School House
Cushendall
BT44 0RR
United Kingdom

Northern Area Community Network (NACN) is a community development umbrella organisation which has been operating across the Northern Area since 1995. We provide a wide range of support to community groups and currently employ 9 members of staff on a number of projects.
Event
Training/Advice

Advice NI

This 90-minute session will explain how individuals will have certain obligations placed upon them to successfully maintain their claim to benefits and the impact of sanctions on those deemed not to have carried out these actions. It will look at the new 2018 sanctions regime relating to ESA, JSA and Universal Credit.
Dates:
07 August 2019
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Rural Community Network

RCN in conjunction with the Ulster Scots Community Network is offering a four week course providing a basic introductory overview of Ulster Scots history and culture.
Dates:
04 - 25 June 2019
Lurgan
Event
Online / Virtual Training/Advice Workshop

South West College

Do you want to refresh your skills or learn a new skill in office administration. The OCNNI Qualification in Office Skills is a fantastic course to start working towards a career in office work. This course can be completed 1 day per week for 6 weeks and is an excellent opportunity to refresh, or reskill. Courses are running face to face in all campuses, online option is also available
Dates:
22 September 2022 - 31 March 2023
Omagh
Event
Training/Advice

Clarity Consultancy NI

Short youth work related qualification - 30 hours maximum Lots of start dates available
Dates:
01 September 2020 - 01 December 2021
Co Down
Event
Online / Virtual Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Clarity Consultancy NI

Short youth work related qualification - 30 hours maximum
Dates:
01 January - 30 December 2020
Co Down
Event
Workshop

Cruse Bereavement Support NI

The Macmillan Cruse Project is aiming to improve bereavement support services for people affected by cancer. Cruse Bereavement Care are motivated to ensure that our services are inclusive, user friendly and that everyone in the community feels as though they can access timely bereavement support. We especially need to hear the voices of men and those who work with men in your community.
Dates:
21 February 2019
Omagh
Organisation
VCSE

Omagh Community House
2 Drumragh Avenue,
OMAGH
BT78 1DP
United Kingdom

Omagh Forum for Rural Associations is a network organisation which provides development support to Community and Voluntary Groups in the Fermanagh and Omagh areas working towards the regeneration of rural communities.
Job | Part Time

Omagh Healthy Living Network Social Prescribing Link Worker

Omagh Forum for Rural Associations

£28226 pro rata
Omagh
Event
Informal Meetup

Redeeming Our Communities Northern Ireland

Join us on Tuesday 14th January for the Omagh ROC Conversation!
Dates:
14 January 2020
Omagh
Organisation
VCSE

The Dolmen Centre
Knocknagoran
Omeath
Dundalk
Co. Louth
A91 AE08
Ireland

Omeath District Development Company is a social economy enterprise with a remit for the provision of economic opportunity, personal development, social and recreational opportunities for the residents of Omeath and the wider Cooley Peninsula area.
Event
Art & Culture Conference Informal Meetup Online / Virtual Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Eden Project Communities

Eden Project Community Camp goes virtual this year and whether you like to be kind to your neighbours or take action as a formal volunteer this could be a good opportunity for you.
Dates:
12 October - 12 November 2020
st austell
Organisation
VCSE

Unit 15 Station Road Industrial Estate
Unit 15
Magherafelt
BT45 5EY
United Kingdom

Out and About is a community transport provider offering residents of the Magherafelt District with a Door to Door transport option We offer a fully accessible, affordable and quality service using a range of resources.
Organisation
Other

The Stableyard, Barnett Demesne
Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5PB
United Kingdom

Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland is a vibrant not-for-profit organisation with the vision to ‘place outdoor recreation at the heart of society’.
Organisation
VCSE

Suite 1, Elizabeth House
114-116 Holywood Road
Belfast
BT4 1NU
United Kingdom

OUR VISION IS A JUST WORLD WITHOUT POVERTY
Event
Conference Informal Meetup Online / Virtual Workshop

Parkinson's UK

If you are impacted by Parkinson's, we would love you to come along to be part of our growing campaigns community in Northern Ireland.
Dates:
13 November 202323 November 2023
Belfast
Job | Part Time

Part Time Receptionist (Casual contract)

USPCA

Newry
Event
Training/Advice

Ulster University

Do you know if you work or volunteer in the community, you can use your experience to gain direct access to this part-time degree. Study 1 day per week over 4 years to gain a professionally accredited 3rd level qualification in Community Development. Early exit options available in years 2 and 3. Limited places still available.
Dates:
12 August - 19 September 2022
Belfast
Jul 31 5:00pm
Opportunity

Part-time BSc Hons Community Development - Recruiting now!

Ulster University

Your experience counts! If you work or volunteer in communities, you can apply directly to Ulster University and gain a professionally recognised degree in Community Development? Apply directly now to transform your life and your community!
Belfast
News

Ulster University

Are you working/volunteering to support marginalised or disadvantaged sections of the community? Would like to use your experience to gain a professionally recognised degree in Community Development? Apply now to Ulster University!
Event
Launch Training/Advice

Ulster University

Due to COVID19, we have extended the application deadline to Friday 29th May! If you are working or volunteering in the community or voluntary sector and would like an opportunity to gain a professionally recognised degree in Community Development, apply now!
Dates:
14 September 2020 - 12 May 2021
Newtownabbey
Event
Training/Advice

Diversity Challenges

The 2019 Peace Building Summer School organised by Diverisity Challenges, UMASS Boston, Ulster University, Rural Community Newtwork, West Armagh Consortium and REACT will take place July 8th – 17th based at Charlemount Arms Hotel Armagh. Full cost Bursaries are available
Dates:
08 - 17 July 2019
Armagh
Organisation
VCSE

167 Newtownsaville Rd
Eskra
Omagh
BT78 2RJ
United Kingdom

Playtime Day Nursery, Playgroup &  Out of Schools Club provides a range of services to support families in the wider rural area surrounding Eskra. This includes Day Care, Playgroup, Breakfast Club, Out of Schools Club and a Holiday Scheme.
Organisation
VCSE

Portaferry and Strangford Trust
30, the Square
BT22 1LR
United Kingdom

PAST aims to celebrate and promote the maritime and built heritage of Portaferry, Strangford and the surrounding area by regenerating buildings and landscape and developing a maritime centre to promote the rich past present and future of the area.

Organisation
VCSE

2C Park Avenue
Cookstown
BT80 8AH
United Kingdom

Positive Steps Community Centre meets the needs of the Mid Ulster community. We provide vocational, non-vocational and recreational training with an onsite early years facility and a computer suite. The Centre has been necessary for a voice at grassroots level and in particular women we offer second chance opportunities to progress onto further and higher education and opportunity for employment encouraging inclusion and giving integration with our wrap around services that has a holistic approach that promotes the health and wellbeing of our users within the centre.
News

Fuel Round

Take care of your heating oil tank, especially now as we enter winter. There are a number of steps you can...
Event
Online / Virtual

Advice NI

Advice NI and TASC are co-hosting a public roundtable event on Thursday 26th May 2022 to discuss and explore the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit on vulnerable people on both sides of the border.
Dates:
26 May 2022
Zoom
Event
Informal Meetup Outdoor Activity Seminar

Rural Community Network

Much has been made of our departure from the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy and a move towards support based on “public money for public goods”; but what does this mean? How would this work in practice and is it the right path for farming and rural communities in Northern Ireland?
Dates:
07 February 2019
Bellaghy
Event
Training/Advice Workshop

CoG Training

3-day first aid at work training course regulated by Ofqual through Qualsafe Awards. Running 8th, 9th, and 10th March 2022.
Dates:
08 - 10 March 2022
Belfast