Why we became a Real Living Wage employer
North West Community Network has been accredited by the Living Wage Foundation as a Real Living Wage Employer. We took this step for a number of reasons, but chiefly because we think it’s important the community and voluntary sector embodies our values, particularly as the communities we serve face escalating levels of financial hardship.
A new home, and a new chapter for NWCN
North West Community Network has moved into St Columb’s Hall, ‘the People’s Hall’, Derry’s original civic centre. We’ve called a few places ‘home’ over the years, and each one has represented a distinct phase. This new one feels special.
Supporting minority ethnic communities to tell their stories
In this blog, Kevin Burns, Project Officer at NWCN, reflects on the challenges of community workers engaging with the media, and the responsibilities involved in supporting minority ethnic community groups.
"I will take NWCN’s values to heart wherever I end up in life."
Will Kochel, from Macalester College in the United States, reflects on his time at NWCN—on all his contributions during his time here, and what he'll be taking back stateside!