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1 Available grants at Community Foundation NI
The Lightbody Foundation Grant
The Lightbody Foundation has been set up by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol. The Foundation is a family Foundation set up to give support to charities in Northern Ireland.
https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/the-lightbody-foundation-grant/
Closing Date: Sep 20, 2019 13:00
Tampon Tax Community Fund 2019
The purpose of the Tampon Tax Fund is to allocate the funds generated from the VAT on sanitary products to projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and girls. Funding is available throughout the UK.
https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/tampon-tax-community-fund-2019/
Closing Date: Oct 11, 2019 13:00
Social Justice Small Grants Programme
The programme is funded by Atlantic Philanthropies as part of its Human Rights legacy fund in Northern Ireland to support local community groups with projects and initiatives that contribute to peacebuilding, tackle the impact of poverty and austerity measures and/or give voice to excluded groups.
https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/social-justice-small-grants-programme/
Closing Date: Sep 30, 2019 13:00
The Community Innovators Programme
The Community Innovators Programme is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and is for organisations who want support to explore and develop new solutions to a real world challenge facing communities.
https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/the-community-innovators-programme/
Closing Date: Sep 27, 2019 16:00
The Older People’s Fund Micro Grant
The Older People’s Fund offers funding for projects that are planned and run by and for older people. Originally called the Turkington Fund, it was created with financial support from NICVA via resources from Turkington and Seapark.
https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/the-older-peoples-fund-micro-grant/
Closing Date: Sep 30, 2019 13:00
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2 New fund to enhance Community-led Tourism experiences
A new fund will open in September to support Community-led tourism within the City and District, aiming to further develop the region’s unique culture and heritage tourism offering.
The support is being offered through a one off infrastructure fund under the Natural Connections Peace Tourism Project which is supported by the PEACE IV Programme administered through Derry City and Strabane District Council. Two special information sessions will now take place on September 9th to offer guidance on applications.
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Michaela Boyle, encouraged local community and tourism groups to consider applying.
“This is a great opportunity for individuals or organisations based in the Derry and Strabane Council area involved with Community-led tourism,” she stressed.
“As part of the Tourism Strategy for the City and District we want to connect visitors with authentic experiences and local people who can tell our story. The Peace Tourism project has an important role in bringing communities together and ensuring that all aspects of our culture and history are represented.
“We also want to support local businesses and organisations working within the tourism industry who can add to the diversity and quality of our local visitor attractions and experiences. I would really encourage anyone working in this area to come along to the information sessions and find out how this fund could benefit you.”
This funding stream is only available this financial year 2019 – 2020, so it presents a one off opportunity for local groups, individuals or organisations particularly those belonging to the PEACE IV Peace Tourism Project Steering Group or have participated in the PEACE IV Peace Tourism Development Programme.
Tourism project officer with Council Linzi Simpson explained a bit more about the Peace Tourism scheme. “The aim of this project is to bring together community, cultural and historical tourism, mainstream tourism and facilitators in the good relations field to produce, pilot and promote ‘Peace Tourism’ experiences suited to local, national and international demand. These experiences will be shaped by local expertise and will help explore issues of conflict and reconciliation.
“We also want the Derry and Strabane Council area to become established as a base for local, regional and international field trips and residential and training/awareness for the benefit of dialogue and peacebuilding.”
The sessions will take place in the Whittaker Suite of the Guildhall on September 9th from 10am – 11am and 6pm – 7pm. Anyone working within the tourism industry who has an interest in building on and developing their authentic Community-led tourism experiences is welcome to come along.
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3 Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2019
This Scheme is funded under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation Programme.
Micro Capital grants of between £200 and £1,500 are available to rural community-led, voluntary organisations for projects tackling issues of local poverty and / or social isolation.
The total project cost must not exceed £3,000.
Projects must clearly address an issue of rural poverty and / or social isolation and applicants must provide a minimum of 15% match funding.
The scheme is being delivered by the Rural Support Networks on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. Application forms, guidance notes and further advice and information is available from the Rural Support Network in your council area, details below.
Key objectives
The Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2019 has been designed to:
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Help rural community-led, voluntary groups to address local issues of access poverty, financial poverty and social isolation; and
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Improve the lives of rural communities, and in particular the wellbeing of isolated individuals.
Projects must focus on one of the following three themes:
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Modernisation (of premises / assets)
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Information Communication Technology (ICT)
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Health and Wellbeing
The Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2019 will be open for applications from Monday 2 September until 4pm on Friday 27 September 2019.
For further information about the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2019, please contact the Rural Support Network for your council area.
Guidance Notes and Application Forms for the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2019 can be downloaded from your local Rural Support Network websites.
If you are unable to download the Guidance Notes and Application Form, the documents are available by e-mailing or phoning the Rural Support Network in your council area.
The Closing Date for Applications is 4PM on Friday 27 September 2019
Information on the scheme is also available on the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs website https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/rural-development
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4 Mentoring and Grants Programme for community & voluntary organisations
As part of the Elevate Programme, CDHN are delighted to announce that the Mentoring and Grants Programme is open for applications!
The programme will offer five local groups/organisations in each Health & Social Care Trust area the opportunity to take part in a five-month programme from October 2019 to February 2020. Successful applicants will be supported by the Mentoring Organisation in their area to work through plans and activities to take forward the health inequalities idea outlined in their application form. This will involve one to one meetings, group discussions and best practice visits with other groups/organisations over the five-month period of the programme. There will be opportunities for new learning, mentoring support, connecting with others and developing skills that will bring the applicants' grant ideas to life.
Download the Application Form here
Download the Guidance Notes here
Closing date - Friday 13 September at 4pm
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5 CRC’s Together: Building a United Community Engagement Forum
Community Relations Council on behalf of The Executive Office would like to invite you to the next Together: Building a United Community Engagement Forum
“T:BUC Celebration- People Making Change for Peace”
Tuesday, 17th September 2019, 9.30am – 2.00pm
Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT1 5GS
The Executive Office will use the event in the Belfast City Hall to update participants on progress regarding the implementation of T:BUC with in-depth presentations from key personnel from the seven key headline actions, as well as outlining the wider context of T:BUC and how we each contribute to its delivery at local level.
This is an important opportunity to contribute to and explore how embracing cultural expression helps build a strong, positive and diverse community.
This Engagement Forum will provide participants:
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The opportunity to more fully understand the T:BUC strategy and how it is delivered across NI.
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With an understanding of the range of funding and interventions delivering the T:BUC strategy.
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An insight into the level and extent of projects delivering across each headline action.
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The opportunity to understand the issues and challenges for good relations and diversity work in the delivery of T:BUC.
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An insight into the practical actions that can be delivered to strengthen and embrace the good relations and diversity impact of T:BUC.
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Access to sources of funding and project support.
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An opportunity to see what has worked well.
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The opportunity to see what have been the challenges in delivering T:BUC.
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A vehicle to explore how T:BUC could be delivered better in the future.
If you wish to register please click on the following link;
T:BUC Celebration - People Making Change for Peace (external link opens in a new window/tab).
Should you have any queries about the event please contact Paul Killen at the Community Relations Council pkillen@nicrc.org.uk 028 9022 7500.
We look forward to welcoming you at the September event.
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6 A Celebration of Women Through the Troubles
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 from 10:00-13:00
Guildhall
Hosted by the Mayor of DCSDC, Councillor Michaela Boyle, and following the success of a similar event last February, the upcoming 'Celebration of Women through the Troubles' event will celebrate the invaluable contribution of women who, as noted by Catherine Cooke (Foyle Women's Information Network), 'have been the glue holding together our community in the face of the onslaught of violence that has caused so much suffering over the years, from 1968 til now'.
This free event will take place in the Guildhall's Whittaker Suite on 18th September. Tea, coffee and scones will be served on arrival at 10am with a light lunch following the event at 12:30pm. All are welcome.
To book a place, please contact Maureen or Catherine at 02871 361942 or alternatively contact Kirstie at 02871 261941 / kwright@thejunction-ni.org
This Valued Voices partnership event has been organised by Mayor Michaela Boyle, Danny Toland (School of Motoring), Towards Understanding and Healing, the Junction and Foyle Women's Information Network.
Towards Understanding and Healing Valued Voices and the Junction are projects supported by the European Union's PEACE IV Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
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7 Invitation to FWIN's Annual Networking Event
FWIN's Annual Networking Event
12th September 2019
10.30am-1.00pm
Lunch Included
St Augustine's Hall
You are invited to FWIN's Networking Day which is always a highlight on our annual calendar of events.
The day offers an opportunity for you to find out about a range of services, support, advice, volunteer work and training available to women in the North West and throughout the Region.
RSVP: Email: tracyfwin1@gmail.com or Telephone: 028 71 266 291.
This Event is Funded by The Executive Office T:buc
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8 Researchers on identity and rights seeks interviewees
We are a team of researchers from Newcastle University and the University of Birmingham conducting a study on the impact of Brexit on governance and identities in Northern Ireland. This research examines the ways in which Brexit has impacted peoples’ everyday senses of themselves and their rights, and how they are navigating any changes that arise from these impacts.
At the minute, people interact with and experience their EU, UK, and Northern Irish citizenship(s) in a variety of ways. Brexit will mean significant changes politically and personally, and will affect people in different ways. We are interested in how these changes come about. For instance, eventually actions such as holding or refusing to hold an Irish passport by people who self-identify as British could transform the nature of society, citizenship and governance in Northern Ireland.
Our team will be over in Northern Ireland between the 9th and 13th of September, and we would like to interview people from a range of backgrounds. Participation in this research is entirely voluntary, and the interview will explore how individuals understand and approach their own experiences of citizenship and identity in Northern Ireland. Anyone choosing to participate will be anonymised in order to protect their identity.
If you have any queries about this, please feel free to get in contact with Claire McCann claire@humanrightsconsortium.org or with Megan Armstrong megan.armstrong@newcastle.ac.uk for further details.
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9 No To No Deal Brexit - Campaign Launch
The Human Rights Consortium, alongside NICVA, UNISON, NUS-USI and several other civic society organisations, launched the No To No Deal campaign. Given the startling impact on human rights in Northern Ireland and across the UK, we feel that a No Deal outcome will be a disaster.
Many organisations within civic society clearly feel the same and have been strenuously making the case about the impacts of No Deal. As a result, the real-world impacts on Northern Ireland of No Deal have begun to filter into the media and the wider debate about Brexit.
A No Deal Brexit would inflict major damage to our community and to future generations in Northern Ireland; with profound implications for our economy and society. The No To No Deal campaign therefore calls on the UK government to accept that a No Deal Brexit is not a viable option and to do everything in its power to prevent this possibility as a matter of urgency.
We call on all members of the public and civil society, regardless of your view of Brexit, to support our campaign and say NO TO NO DEAL.
We are seeking support or backers for a No to No Deal campaign. The concept is simple. Any organisation, (individuals can be involved but we are only officially tracking organisational support) whether they were leave, remain or neutral in the Brexit referendum, can be involved if they are opposed to a No Deal outcome and can support the campaign by signing up here.
How To Get Involved:
If you want to sign up to our statement and have your organisation added to the list of supporters, please email getlisted@notonodeal.org.
If you have any questions or queries about this campaign, please contact Kevin Hanratty, kevin@humanrightsconsortium.org.
Find out more:
Website www.NoToNoDeal.org
Facebook @NoToNoDeal
Twitter @NoToNoDeal
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10 Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
A ½ day training workshop for managers/supervisors
You will learn:
❖ The importance of, and strategies for, promoting mental health in the workplace
❖ The impact of attitudes to mental health / mental ill-health on productivity
❖ What influences mental health inside and outside the workplace
❖ The role and responsibility of an employer / manager in supporting staff with mental illhealth
❖ Guidance on approaching and responding to staff who may have poor mental health or be experiencing mental illness
❖ Where to signpost for appropriate professional help
❖ How to look after your own mental health
(Please note it will be expected that participants attending the workshop already have a basic understanding and knowledge of mental health through, for example, attending a mental health first aid course or mental health introduction session
Venue: St Columb’s Park House Derry/Londonderry
Date: 25th September 2019
Time: 9.15am registration/tea/coffee/scones 9.30am – 1pm (lunch not provided)
Cost: £80 per person
To book your place complete the booking form and email to info@dhcni.com , your place will be confirmed upon issue of invoice and receipt of payment
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11 Free ASIST Training for Community & Voluntary Sector Organisations
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognise risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
For details on ASIST Training with the CLEAR Project click here. To book a place please:
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Read carefully the Booking and Cancellation Policy
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Complete a booking form and return to: Email: clear@dhcni.com Post: CLEAR Project, Unit 13, Strabane Enterprise Agency, Orchard Rd Industrial Estate, Strabane. BT82 9FR
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Await confirmation
Course 1:– Tue 12th & Wed 13th Nov 2019
Bawnacre Centre, Castle Street, Irvinestown, BT94 1EE
Course 2:– Tue 14th & Wed 15th January 2020
Omagh Leisure Centre, Old Mountfield Road, Omagh, BT79 7EG
Course 3:– Tue 10th & Wed 11th March 2020
Holywell Trust, 10-14 Bishop Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6PW
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12 L3 DIPLOMA IN MENTAL HEALTH - Limited places available
OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health
Starting Sept 2019 – Strand Road Campus, Wednesday Night 6 – 9pm
Core elements:
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Understanding Mental Health
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Understanding the Role of Mental Health Worker
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Policy, Standards and Legislation in Mental Health
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Factor Impacting on Mental Health and Well-being
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Presentation and Diagnosis of Mental illness
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Assessment, Safety Management, Care Planning and Review for Work in Mental Health Care
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Supporting Individuals with Mental illness
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Understanding Recovery, Resilience and Change Management in Mental Health Work
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Interventions in Mental Health Work
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Reflective Practice
For more information email: fergal.mellon@nwrc.ac.uk
Or visit http://www.nwrc.ac.uk/parttime/
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13 Workshops next week - NW Transport Hub Community Space
Urban Scale Interventions on behalf of Translink are getting in touch in relation to the nearing completion of the North West Multi-modal Transport Hub. Construction on the new Hub is due to be completed in the coming months, with the exciting building expected to open in late October.
Within the North West Transport Hub, there will be a generous Community space to be utilised by local community, youth and interest groups. As a result, USI has been asked to undertake a series of workshops to identify how the new space might be programmed for use as a Civic and Community space. The workshops will seek to discuss ‘Community Takeovers’ for the new Hub that will complement other civic and international events planned for the city.
Please find invitations to either the Health & Wellbeing, Youth and Sports, and Arts, Culture and Community Sector workshop where needs, aspirations, and priorities for the space will be discussed.
I would much appreciate if you could confirm your attendance by Friday the 6th of September 2019 to Gavin at gavin@urbanscaleinterventions.com
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14 Latest Offers from Salto Youth
NEW DEADLINE - ETS trainer skills workshop: Exploring learning environments in training
10 - 13 December 2019 | Alcalá de Henares, Spain
This TSW will offer the opportunity for trainers to explore how they define and develop learning environments.
Organizer: Spanish National Agency (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 15 September 2019
See details
Contact-making seminar for youth organizations interested in development of social entrepreneurship cooperation with Northern Caucasus region of Russian Federation
11 - 16 October 2019 | North Caucasus, Russian Federation
Contact-making seminar bringing together organizations from Erasmus+ program countries and the North Caucasus region, having common interests in development of youth social entrepreneurship.
Organizer: SALTO Eastern Europe and Caucasus (SALTO Resource Centre)
This activity is for participants from: Russian Federation, Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 16 September 2019
See details
Influence YOUth
25 October - 1 November 2019 | Byblos, Lebanon
Influence YOUth training course is focusing on developing the skills and competences of youth workers to empower them to take up leadership positions and to equip them with tools to lead a youth organisation.
Organizer: Tudatos Ifjúságért Alapítvány (Youth NGO)
This activity is for participants from: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Lebanon, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom
Application deadline (24h CET): 22 September 2019
See details
Be Initiative!
27 November - 1 December 2019 | Prague, Czech Republic
Do you have a project idea in your mind? Do you want to turn your idea into reality? Join "Be Initiative" training and learn how to contribute to creating a world you want to live in. Meet inspiring people, create projects and get support along the way.
Organizer: Erasmus+: Youth in Action, National Agency Czech Republic (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 30 September 2019
See details
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times - Sacred Self
3 - 12 December 2019 | The ASHA Centre, United Kingdom
This first training course, Sacred Self, is aimed at exploring humanity’s ancient wisdom traditions and how these can help us in our lives today. We will focus on what the two religions of Hinduism and Christianity have to say about our identity.
Organizer: The ASHA Foundation (Youth NGO)
This activity is for participants from: Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom
Application deadline (24h CET): 10 October 2019
See details
Introduction to Dialogue Facilitation: Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange (November - December Call) ONLINE
4 November - 2 December 2019 | Online Course, Belgium - FR
This is an online, paced training course designed to give participants a background and understanding of dialoge facilitation and to prepare for the intensive course.
Organizer: Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange (Others)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries, Southern Mediterranean countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 1 November 2019
See details
Calls for Trainers
Tolerance 360 - Training Course for Youth Workers
The European House & InterCollege is looking for: A Training Assistant
Application deadline: 20th September, 23:59 CET
Online version
EU4YOU - Training Course for Youth Workers
Interstep is looking for: A Training Assistant
Application deadline: 20th September 2019, 23:59 CET
Online version
Inspire - Training course for Youth Workers
The European House & InterCollege is looking for: A Training Assistant
Application deadline: 20th September 2019, 23:59 CET
Online version
Call for trainers: PBA
Association "Merkuri is looking for 2 trainers
Application deadline: 20 September 2019
Online version
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15 Foyle Hospice seeks Voluntary Board Members
Foyle Hospice provides a range of specialist and support in hospice, palliative and end of life care to people across the North West.
We are currently seeking to appoint a number of Board Members (Trustees), who are volunteers, to ensure good governance and formulate policy through our staff and volunteers in order to provide compassionate palliative care to individuals with a life- limiting illness, their families and carers through high quality, specialist, holistic support. All those expressing interest will need to demonstrate:
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Familiarity with the ethos of hospice and palliative care;
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Good business acumen and/or;
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Understanding of corporate and/or clinical governance
We welcome expressions of interest from people of any background and would be particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
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Human Resources
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Communications, Marketing and Public Relations
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Finance and Investment
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Voluntary Sector Organisations
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Using hospice services
We are keen to ensure that our Board is made up of people with a broad range of skills and experience. Applicants are welcome from any background regardless of religious belief, gender, disability, ethnic origin, political opinion, marital status, age or sexual orientation.
How to express an interest
If you are interested in joining the Board of Foyle Hospice, please send a letter outlining how you meet the criteria set out above and addressed as follows:
Mrs Angela McIntyre, Chairperson,
Foyle Hospice,
61 Culmore Road DERRY/LONDONDERRY BT48 8JE
Alternatively, you can send by email to: donallhenderson@foylehospice.com
Those who meet the criteria will be invited to attend a conversation with a purpose.
The closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is Monday 16th September 2019
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16 The Cosy Club seeks new members for Management Committee
Have you got some time to spare?
Do you like the idea of being involved in community work?
The Cosy Club is looking to recruit new members to our management committee. We already have a rich and diverse committee but we’re looking to recruit some new members who can bring some skills and experience to us.
Our work is very rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of many of the local older community.
If you’re interested in being part of this and can spare some of your time to be on our committee, please contact us: teresamcdonough@live.com or carmelbohan@outlook.com
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17 Recruitment Opportunities at Holywell Trust
The following positions are currently available with Holywell Trust:
Front of House Staff and Casual Support Staff
Holywell Trust, as lead partner of the DiverseCity Community Partnership, welcomes applications for:
Front of House Staff (20 Hours per week, 1.00pm-5.00pm Monday to Friday)
and Casual Support Staff
For a job application pack for either position please contact:
Lisa Clements
Holywell Trust
HOLYWELL – DiverseCity Community Partnership
8-14 Bishop Street
Derry/Londonderry,
BT48 6PW
Tel. (028) 7126 1941
Email lisa@holywelltrust.com
The deadline for completed applications is 2.00pm Wednesday 18th September 2019.
Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd September 2019.
Holywell Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland - NIC105831
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