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What Does The Charities Act (NI) 2008 Mean For Community Groups? |
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Are you a voluntary/community organisation or Social Economy business? |
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Building The Community Pharmacy Partnership Funding Programme |
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Solar Panel Cooperative Workshop Creggan Country Park and Transition Derry |
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What Does The Charities Act (NI) 2008 Mean For Community Groups?
Friday 19 Feb 2010, The Junction, 9.45am – 12.30pm
Northern Ireland’s charities and not for profit organisations are facing major changes as the new provisions of the Charities Act (NI) 2008 are implemented.
NWCN has teamed up with accountancy firm, Moore Stephens, to deliver a customised session for the Community & Voluntary sector to help develop understanding of what practical implications will flow from the Charities Act. Under the Act, a new charities regulator, the charity Commission for Northern Ireland, has been established. The Commission will play a key role in how the charitable sector is organised and will establish a compulsory charity register of all charities operating in Northern Ireland which will go live in April 2010.
To register for this event please contact the Network on 028 7127 9090 or email info@nwcn.org |
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Are you a voluntary/community organisation or Social Economy business? Want to get a Step Ahead?
The Department for Employment and Learning has provided funding for up to 1,000 fixed-term jobs within the Voluntary and Community Sector or Social Economy businesses across Northern Ireland through its Step Ahead initiative. What is Step Ahead? Step Ahead was introduced by the Department for Employment and Learning in direct response to the economic downturn, giving the Voluntary and Community Sector and Social Economy businesses an opportunity to help long-term unemployed people move back into work. There has been an encouraging response by the third sector in creating exciting, genuine employment opportunities for those who have been long-term unemployed and wish to take the first steps back into employment. It is hoped that many more organisations will join in and avail of the opportunity this initiative brings to the sector. How can my organisation help? Your organisation can provide valuable practical work experience in the work place to someone who has not worked for over 30 months by offering them a fixed-term job opportunity which could in turn deliver much needed services to your local community. Many of the jobs have focused on community projects such as childcare and youth work or provided valuable administrative support to local community organisations and non-profit organisations that deal with vulnerable groups such as the homeless and elderly.
There is scope for more jobs in a wider variety of organisations such as environmental, sporting, cultural, charitable and not-for-profit businesses as well as a wider geographical spread, particularly in the following areas: -Southern Region (including Lurgan, Portadown, Armagh and Newry) -North Down (including Newtownards and Bangor) -South Eastern (including Lisburn, Banbridge, Kilkeel, Ballynahinch, Downpatrick and Newcastle) -North Western (including Limavady, Coleraine, Magherafelt and Cookstown) -East and South Belfast -Antrim (including Ballymoney, Ballymena, Antrim, Carrickfergus and Larne)
If we can’t afford to employ anyone can we still help? The funding support available is equivalent to the National Minimum Wage and the Weekly Employer’s National Insurance Contribution. Whilst it is understood that payroll can be time-consuming and expensive, particularly if you don’t already have this in place, if it is a issue you should discuss this with your local Steps to Work Lead Contractor as they may be able to provide payroll assistance.
We can’t afford to train new staff – can we still participate? The good news is that funding is provided to undertake at least one short course while on Step Ahead. These can include courses such as IT Skills to Basic Food Hygiene.
What kinds of jobs can Step Ahead participants perform? To date, over 100 jobs have been advertised in various occupational areas including administration, environmental work, catering, childcare, youth work and maintenance positions. Remember - it doesn’t have to end there.
Who can I contact for more information? The Step Ahead programme is for a limited time. If you are interested contact your local Steps to Work Lead Contractor:
Strabane, Omagh, Enniskillen, Dungannon - South West College - 028 8224 5433 Foyle, Lisnagelvin * - Rutledge Joblink - 028 7137 0300 Coleraine, Limavady, Magherafelt, Cookstown - Network Personnel - 028 7963 1032 Ballymoney, Ballymena, Antrim, Carrickfergus, Larne - TWL Training - 028 9446 7791 Lurgan, Portadown, Armagh, Newry - Wade Training - 028 3833 7000 Lisburn, Banbridge, Kilkeel, Ballynahinch, Downpatrick, Newcastle - People 1st - 028 9030 3986 Bangor, Newtownards - South Eastern Regional College - 028 9127 6827 Holywood Road, Knockbreda, Shaftesbury Square - TWL Training - 028 9031 5919 Falls Road, Shankill, Andersonstown - Springvale Learning - 028 9024 2362 North Belfast, Newtownabbey - North City Training - 028 9074 5408 *New Deal in Foyle contract area |
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UnLtd awards programmes for 2010
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Building The Community Pharmacy Partnership Funding Programme
New round of Level 2 funding now open
The Community Development and Health Network have opened their latest round of Level 2 funding through the BCPP programme.
Level 2 application forms and guidance notes are available on our website at www.cdhn.org/bcpp.
In addition, you will be able to access information on other groups that have been supported through the programme, information on our toolkit for evaluation and valuable advice on how to fill out your application.
If you require any help or want to talk to us about your idea, please feel free to talk to our staff at 028 3026 4606 for advice, support or guidance with your application.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 22nd April 2010. |
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Association of Charity Shops’ Northern Ireland Conference
Following the success of the first Belfast conference in 2008, the second Association of Charity Shops’ Northern Ireland charity retail conference will be on Thursday 11 March 2010 at NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast.
The conference, sponsored by Cookstown Textile Recyclers, will be an excellent opportunity for members with shops in Northern Ireland to network, build local contacts and learn about how charity shops can come out of the recession strongly.
With the title of Building Future Success, the conference is aimed at area and shop managers and senior volunteers, but will also be attractive to anyone interested in the charity retail sector. Delegates will benefit from four groups of focus sessions, covering 13 topics, all of which can make the essential difference between success and failure.
A flyer and booking form are available on the Association’s website at: www.charityshops.org Registration is open to association members, other voluntary and charitable organisation and others form outside the sector. Prices are being held at the 2008 level, so please book early to take advantage of these. For information, please contact Susan Meridith on 020 7255 4470 or susan@charityshops.org.uk |
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Publicise your events during Community Relations Week 2010
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Cross Border Connections is a PEACE III funded project managed by Donegal Youth Service through the Donegal Community Based Youth Work Consortium. The 1 year Project will focus on delivering programmes and activities that will explore issues around prejudice, sectarianism, diversity and racism for young people aged 8 -25 and the adult volunteers that support them in their communities. All of these issues will be explored using fun, interactive programmes and activities with some programmes being formally accredited through the Open College Network. The programme will run across Donegal and the border Counties. We are currently inviting reputable organisations to submit details of training courses which they can offer in the following areas: OCN Level II Conflict Resolution Non accredited Facilitation skills Non accredited Mediation skills
Non accredited activities which may use sport, music, art, drama etc to explore issues around Prejudice, Diversity, Sectarianism, Racism & Ethnicity.
If you feel that your organisation can meet any of these requirements please return submission by email enclosing CV's of qualified individuals who will deliver the training and a breakdown of costs.
Julie McGrory, Team Leader, Cross Border Connections Project, Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre Email: julie.mcgrory@donegalyouthservice.ie / Tel: (00353)(0)867829260 |
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Council for the Homeless seeks independent session trainers
Council for the Homeless (CHNI) trains around 600 people per year. It is seeking to recruit independent session trainers on an ad hoc basis to deliver training to a variety of organisations in the following areas:
Developing and Implementing Support Plans Exploring Mental Health Finance for Non-Financial Managers First Aid Health and Safety in Supported Housing Interpersonal Skills Introduction - Personality Disorders Introduction - Self Harm and Suicide Introduction - Schizophrenia Lone Working Maintaining Professional Boundaries Managing Risk and Risk Assessment Measuring the Severity of Mental Health - Rating Skills Motivational Interviewing Protection of Children in Supported Housing Protection of Vulnerable Adults Record Keeping and Report Writing Recruitment and Selection Resettlement and Moving On Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Young People Working with survivors of sexual abuse
You must have experience of training delivery and of having worked within a relevant field. A fee of £275 (including VAT, travel and incidental expenses) will be paid per training day.
If you are interested, please send your C.V. to: Yvonne Beggs, Training Officer, CHNI, Andras House 60 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BB Or email yvonne@chni.org.uk before 28 February 2010 |
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Would you like to take your business to the next level? Does your business have the potential to increase production, workforce or sales? Has your business reached VAT turnover?
If you have answered YES you are eligible to take part in the Invest Northern Ireland Growth Programme. You will receive access to experts in the areas of your business where you have less experience. A range of seminars is offered including trading online, customer care and managing finances. You will make new contacts and be given more opportunities to network. You will be assigned a dedicated Business Advisor to guide you through every step. Your business may also qualify for one-to-one mentoring specific to needs, with an end objective of becoming an Invest NI client after a 12 month period.
And it’s FREE. All you have to do is email claire@north-westmarketing.com or phone 02871 352693. You will then be assigned a personal Business Advisor who will meet you to discuss your plans and the areas where you need support.
The Growth Programme – providing business support when you need it. W: www.north-westmarketing.com |
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You could spend 6 days in the Big Apple for a Tenner - In the 4 star hotel Fitzgerald Hotel Manhattan Take in a show on Broadway, Enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
And there's more..... You could take your partner/friend/mucker with you! And even more.....you will also have $1000 to spend…… Honestly ALL for only a tenner: Buy a £10 ticket in the Changaro Trust Raffle The winner will be informed on the 28th February 2010 after the open draw in Foyleside Shopping Centre
For further information and tickets available at Cafe Del Mondo and Changaro Trust Members Phone The Changaro Trust at the One World Centre 02871-370989 or email eddie@seeds.ie and we'll get the ticket to you.... All profits will be donated to help build The Changaro Refuge in Kenya |
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Some
time back I started some part-time hours with Clubs for Young
People. I do have a remit for the North
West but Clubs
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Fall in Love with Tango this Valentine’s
Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company invites people to do something different this Valentine’s weekend and learn to dance the Tango- partner is optional! The local dance company, based in The Waterside Theatre, welcomes back Chilean dancer, Leilani Weis for her forth workshop in the city teaching her popular style of Authentic Tango on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February.
During the workshop, Leilani will continue to cover some introductory groundwork for newcomers and as a refresher for those who attended before. Leilani hopes to do some deeper Tango work in the afternoon sessions. Each day will be split in two - 11am to 1pm then a long lunch before restarting at 2.30pm to 4.30pm. The workshop is open to all abilities but will be especially interesting for people with some movement experience in Salsa, modern dance, Contact Improvisation, ballroom dance.
The previous workshop was very busy so if you would like to book a place, contact Sarah or Ailbe in the Echo Echo office on 028 7134 2266 or email info@echoechodance.com as soon as possible. Leilani Weis will return to Derry in May to perform with the company’s production of Ripple Affect. For more information, visit www.echoechodance.com |
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Solar Panel Cooperative Workshop Creggan Country Park and Transition Derry
Saturday 13th March, 9.30 – 11.30am, Creggan Country Park, Westway, Derry, Admission £5
Have you thought about installing solar panels but felt daunted about finding the most suitable system for your house, by the cost and the installation process? Cye Bannon has recently installed a solar evacuated tube setup at his own house in Belfast, and has trained in the other main solar thermal technologies. He is keen to share his knowledge and experience. In this workshop he will be explaining his idea for a NI solar co-operative aimed at supporting DIY installation of solar thermal (domestic water heating). If enough people in Derry are interested, Cye will help them get the process started.
To book your place phone Karen Healy, Creggan Country Park 028 7136 3133 or e-mail: karen.healy@creggancountrypark.com To read more about Cye’s thinking on a solar panel cooperative have at look at: www.transitionderry.ning.com |
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Winter Waders: Wildlife Volunteering & Information Event
Winter Waders, Bay Road Park, Local Nature Reserve, Saturday 13th February 11.00 - 1.30pm - Do One Thing! Volunteer Morning 2.00pm - 4.30pm - Winter Waders Event This is a free event, with no alcohol permitted. Everyone is welcome…
Do One Thing! Volunteer Morning: The birds at Bay Road Park Local Nature Reserve need your help. Come along and get stuck in helping to manage the willow woodland through coppicing and clearing litter from the shoreline. Tools and guidance will be given but please dress appropriate to the weather and for walking on wet ground. Lunch will be provided. Stay on then for the afternoon event.
Winter Waders Event: Did you know that the Foyle plays host to winter visitors from the Arctic regions each year? The shoreline at Bay Road Park is a good spot to view these wading birds as they feed on the mudflats there. Come along to this event to learn how to spot the different birds, learn more about their lives and the wildlife habitats of the river. Information stalls, Bird of Prey display and craft activities will be taking place in the marquees from 2.00pm. A guided walk will start at 2.30pm. Meet at the marquee. Binoculars and spotting scopes will be available to use but please bring your own if possible. Please wear suitable footwear. Sustainable transport options: Bay Road Park is part of the National Cycle Network on the Inis Eoghain Cycleway. Take bus route 13 to Culmore Road. Entrance is located behind Da Vincis Hotel. For further details contact Annie Mullan, Wildlife Education Officer, Tel: 028 71365151, email: annie.mullan@derrycity.gov.uk |
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Free Information Day
Wednesday 24th February 2010, 11am to 1pm in the Newtownstewart 2000 Centre
Free Advice and Information on: Energy Efficiency, Health and Well Being, Access 2 Benefits Checks, Controlling costs, Transport, Childcare and Pensions
To book a place contact Karen on 028 71 883102 or Brenda on 028 816 62588. Free Lunch and Refreshments and live entertainment with local performer ‘Marion’ |
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The North West's Own Multicultural Band 'Harmonicity'
Open rehearsals in Cafe Del Mondo, Guildhall Square, Thursday night from 7pm - 9pm Everyone welcome experienced or not.....
First public performances: Chinese New Year, Waterfoot Hotel, 28th February and at the St Patrick's day festival at Victoria market. Come along and enjoy the music… |
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