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An information briefing on the European 'GRUNDTVIG' fund for adult education and lifelong learning.
NICVA | James Laverty | 03 Jun 2005

Nearly one hundred volunteering groups across the UK have been chosen as winners of this year’s prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, giving recognition to the unsung heroes in our communities that play an essential role in our daily lives.

NICVA is encouraging low income groups to apply for its fundraising software at the offer price of £10. The current offer made possible by Lloyds TSB Foundation closes on 20 June 2005.

Short film being made about The Speedwell Trust in Parkanaur.

Request a visit from the BBC Big Yellow Bus to try some IT taster sessions and tell your local stories for broadcast.

Charities Aid Foundation has opened its grants programme for 2005 to 2006. CAF will focus its funds on two Funds: (1)consultancy and training and (2)collaboration.

New ministerial appointments for Northern Ireland following general election on 5 May 2005.
NICVA | Anne Moore | 13 May 2005

Introducing Shop Around from the Consumer Council, a fun and informative way to learn about shopper's rights.

Celebration at cross community project after securing funds from Australia.

There was a special day at Speedwell Trust recently when they welcomed Mr Mike Corboy of Dallas, Texas.

BBC asks Moving On Music to help them find the next big talent

The Big Lottery Fund is inviting suitable organisations to become Award Partners on its new Young People's Fund programme.

The Glens of Antrim Historical Society has been awarded a grant of £125,500 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to explore the history of the clachans in The Glens.

The Government has provided more detail on the Modernisation Fund and Community Investment Fund in its response to the Task Force Report.
The Clore Small Grants Programme funds performing arts education initiatives aimed at children and young people (aged 0-18) across the UK. The Programme will be worth a total of £1 million to the sector over a five-year period from 2005 to 2010.

New university Certificate in the Effective Management of Volunteers launched by the Volunteer Development Agency and the Institute of Lifelong Learning at Queen’s University.

Joint Forum training for voluntary and community sector managers and civil servants which will focus on consultation, policy development, funding and the Priorities and Budget process.
NICVA | Zoe Anderson | 19 Apr 2005

It could mean help for people with mental health difficulties or help to ensure an adequate pension or a home, explains Jeanette Murtagh, a volunteer with the Human Rights Consortium. First published in SCOPE social policy magazine.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern announces Taskforce at the Wheel conference.

NESTA, the lesser known of all the National Lottery distribution bodies, is seeking to make a bigger impact in Northern Ireland.
NICVA | Neil Irwin | 15 Apr 2005
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