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Revenue Raising Consultation

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland wrote to the Permanent Secretaries of the NI Civil Service Departments directing that they launch public consultations on measures to support budget sustainability by raising additional revenue. …
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The Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network seeks to reframe discussion on revenue raising

The Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network (NIAPN) is hosting a webinar on Wednesday 13th December from 10am to 11.30am to examine the topic of revenue raising given the fiscal and economic context of Northern Ireland. In September, the Secretary…
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Review of support for the Voluntary and Community Sector

The Department for Communities (DfC) is currently undertaking a review of its arrangements for supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector. This includes agreeing with partners on the outcomes that the Department should prioritise in…
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NIRWN calls for a Women’s Health Strategy

Last year NIRWN joined partners with the Community Foundation for NI and other women sector organisations to develop a conference called ‘Nothing About Us Without U’s. Women from across rural and urban NI came together to discuss key issues…
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December Funding Opportunities

DECEMBER 2023 Scheme Funder Note Date Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council: Large Event Fund Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council Application deadline 12pm (noon) on 1…
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Rural Action Awards Scheme Now Open

The Rural Action Awards Scheme has reopened for applications. The Rural Action Awards Scheme, is aimed at supporting rural communities celebrate their own achievements: Rural community-based organisations in Northern Ireland, or the border…
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Menopause and Me Programme

NIRWN is delighted to announce that they have secured funding from the Public Health Agency through the Clear Project to run our 'Menopause and Me' programme.  Workshops will be delivered in the Southern, South-Eastern and Western Trust areas.…
Women holding a sign saying Visible, Influential, Valued.

International Day of Rural Women

NIRWN celebrated its International Day of Rural Women on Wednesday 11th October 2023 at the Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena. The theme of the event was ‘Visible, Influential and Valued’. Over 100 women were in attendance. The day was nothing…
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Women’s Centre Derry Holiday Appeal

To finish the year, we are taking on a holistic approach here at Women’s Centre Derry to help relieve some of the pressure that our service users maybe experiencing right now.  Due to the Cost of Living Crisis Women are feeling the pressure…
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November Funding Opportunities

NOVEMBER 2023 Scheme Funder Note Date Fermanagh Trust: Callagheen Wind Farm Grant The Fermanagh Trust Application deadline 12pm (noon) on 1 Nov 2023 Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation Skipton Building…