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We are delighted to be recruiting 3 JobStart Positions:
- Receptionist shorturl.at/KKXBc
- Social Supermarket Worker shorturl.at/26zH0
- Hub Support Worker shorturl.at/yv8qZ

All positions are open to applications to Thursday 18th December 2025
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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⏰ Reminder: The Department of Health NI's Online Information Session on the Core Grant Funding Scheme takes place tomorrow (Thursday 13 November, 2pm)

📧 To register, email CoreGrantAdmin@health-ni.gov.uk
📢 The Department of Health’s Core Grant Funding Scheme 26/27 is open for applications (closing Fri 28 Nov).

Join an online info session at 2pm, Thurs 13 Nov to learn more about the purpose and structure of the scheme.

Register by emailing CoreGrantAdmin@health-ni.gov.uk

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November 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social gave evidence to the NI Affairs Committee on the funding crisis facing the voluntary sector, driven by uncertainty over the new Local Growth Fund.

She shares her reflections in @sluggerotoolepols.bsky.social O’Toole ➡️ tinyurl.com/3rpjef95

#NICantWait
The Voluntary Sector Is Staring Over a Cliff—And Westminster Must Act Now
Celine McStravick is the CEO of NICVA This week’s Northern Ireland Affairs Committee hearing laid bare a troubling truth: the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland is teetering on the edg...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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📢 The Department of Health’s Core Grant Funding Scheme 26/27 is open for applications (closing Fri 28 Nov).

Join an online info session at 2pm, Thurs 13 Nov to learn more about the purpose and structure of the scheme.

Register by emailing CoreGrantAdmin@health-ni.gov.uk

🔗 tinyurl.com/2w9c2a96
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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If you’re a board or committee member of a voluntary or community organisation there are 100s of practical resources available to help strengthen your organisation’s governance available at ➡️  www.diycommitteeguide.org

#TrusteesWeek
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Coming up soon: Please email denis.long@forwardsouth.org to register by 10th November.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Late night transport services to return. Starting on Fri 28th Nov 2025, this year’s initiative marks the start of a significant new year-round bus pilot scheme backed by the NI Executive. Revellers are encouraged to plan ahead using the Translink journey planner www.translink.co.uk/latenightservices
November 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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💷 Up to £1,000 available from The Blackburn Trust for projects in Northern Ireland supporting families, women & children under 16.

Apply by 31 Jan, 31 May or 31 Oct.

📩 Email trusts@cfrlaw.co.uk for details.

#GrantTracker
November 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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This week’s funding news 👇

🏥 Up to £50k for community & voluntary groups’ core costs
👁️ £30k for digital inclusion & employment projects
🤝 £5k–£60k for social or medical innovation
🎭 Match-funding up to £30k for arts & culture

& lots more news & deadlines....

🔗 tinyurl.com/277t7nws

#GrantTracker
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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24,000 people in Northern Ireland have been supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund - helping people into work and tackling economic inactivity.

That funding ends in March, and there’s still no clarity on what replaces it.

Our message to government: NI can’t wait. ⏳

#NICantWait

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October 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Please note new time changes to bus lanes affecting South Belfast (Monday to Friday, now from 7.30am to 9.30am and in the afternoon from 3.30pm to 6.30pm) @translinkni.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Outer S Belfast Boccia tournament -7th November from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Taughmonagh community gym. Email to natasha.moore@bcda.net to register.
October 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Who we are, where we belong. Can you attend all 3 sessions from dates. Registration now open. Details below.
September 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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We’re delighted to be part of Bank of Ideas – Meet More Funders! event next Tuesday.

Our Funding Advice Officer Jocelyn will join The National Lottery Community Fund NI, Arts & Business NI & Belfast City Council to chat funding + ideas 💡

Get tickets 👉 tinyurl.com/3dr3fndk

#Funding
Bank of Ideas - Meet More Funders!
A chance to meet more funders and have a chat about your creative ideas!
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September 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Discover stories of change from around the world - featuring community action, peacebuilding and advocacy in places like South Africa, Kosovo and beyond 👉 socialchangeinitiative.com/Stories-of-Change
September 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Our CEO Briege Arthurs visited Buzz in BSCR today to have a catch up. She was excited to see the new Arts and Digital hub nearing completion. FSP is looking forward to seeing this new resource in place for South Belfast.
September 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
We want to hear what is important to people and communities in south Belfast and we seek to deliver a programme which will empower communities to work collectively to bring about positive social change. t.co/9rLzZ9vbST @nicva.org @belfastcc.bsky.social @seupb.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Community Pizza, this Sunday at Holyland Community Garden beside City Church. All welcome.
August 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
August 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Windsor Women’s Centre is recruiting for new Board Members; these are key roles providing leadership and governance for their organisation. for more info follow the links below:
www.communityni.org/job/independ...
www.communityni.org/job/role-cha...
Independent Board Member
Windsor Women's Centre are seeking to appoint independent board members with a range of experience and a passion for the voluntary sector. This is a voluntary position; reasonable expenses will be rei...
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August 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Whether you are going to Belfast Zoo, Colin Glen, Botanic Gardens or Stormont Estate Translink has a wide range of services and fares on offer this summer.
Visit Translink’s ‘Days Out’ webpage at www.translink.co.uk/daysout for ticket info and trip inspiration
August 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
CLOSING TODAY at 12pm. Come work with us to make the Holyland and South Belfast better for its residents.
August 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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⏳ 1 week left to apply!

Our social enterprise, Sector Matters, is hiring:

💠 General Manager

💠 HR Consultant

Values-driven roles creating real impact.

Apply by 20 Aug → www.nicva.org/jobs

#HRJobs #Leadership #SocialEnterprise
August 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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The VCSE sector’s future is digital, but many orgs still face skills gaps, resource challenges & tech barriers.

NICVA’s Autumn 2025 Digital Series offers practical, hands-on sessions to help you thrive.

Read what’s ahead 👉 bit.ly/3Hsuh9w

#DigitalCapacity #NICVAtraining
August 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM