Community & Social Enterprise

A Night Of Celebrating Social Enterprise Success In Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s most impactful ‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌social enterprises were celebrated last night at the 2023 NI Social Enterprise Awards, in partnership with AtkinsRéalis. Winners were announced at the prestigious black tie event in Belfast’s Crowne Plaza, hosted by local radio presenter and SENI ambassador Cate Conway. It was an evening of celebration for the 550 individuals who […]

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Asda Café’s Bring Back £1 Winter Warmer Initiative For Over 60s

Asda has announced it is bringing back its popular cafe Winter Warmer £1 meal deal to support the over 60s this winter, as they continue to face increased financial pressures during the cost-of-living crisis. From 1st November until the end of February, Asda is offering people aged 60 and over the chance to enjoy soup,

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Simon Community Northern Ireland Welcomes £30,000 Donation From Synergy Learning

Northern Ireland-based learning technology company, Synergy Learning, has donated £30,000 to Simon Community Northern Ireland to mark the second anniversary of its partnership with the charity. Synergy Learning’s support includes a financial donation of £19,000 and the creation of a Learning Management System (LMS) for the charity worth £11,000.  The LMS will be used by

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Downpatrick Groups’ Tickled Pink Tribute For Colleague

Downpatrick organisation Mainstay DRP has made a £500 donation to Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign, which funds world class research, life-changing support, and vital breast awareness information to help change the future of breast cancer in the UK. Mainstay DRP service users completed their own charity colour run raising over £500 and this year, they chose

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St Vincent De Paul Reveals 43% Increase In Support To Families

St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has announced assistance of over £5 million last year to families navigating the cost of living crisis, marking a 43% increase from the previous year’s £3.5 million contribution to people living in poverty across Northern Ireland. The charity disclosed the sobering figures today, on World Eradication of Poverty Day, an

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Healthy Mind Coach Warns Managing Mental Health & Wellbeing Must Be A Priority When Dealing With Workplace Stress

Stress at work is a common issue, but it doesn’t mean that you just have to shove it under the carpet. Stress can make us feel tired, tense, and overwhelmed, stimulating physical and negative emotional reactions that can change our normal behaviour, such as making us snappy or intolerant.  According to Sam Barr of Healthy

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12 Events Happening During This Year’s One World Festival

One World Festival is back for 2023. The festival which showcases how climate change affects people worldwide, especially in less wealthy areas and to make more people aware of the challenges faced by the poorest communities, returns from the 16th – 20th of October. With a focus on Health of Our World, this year’s programme

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Two Thirds Of Menopausal Women Are Not Supported In Work

Workshop to help employers support women going through menopause Leading Wellbeing Consultant, Karina Todd, has warned employers need to do more to support women going through the menopause as she prepares to host a virtual workshop on World Menopause Day (October 18) for senior managers and human resources teams. With 62% of menopausal women reporting

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Rushmere Shopping Centre Invests In World Class Service Excellence Programme

Rushmere Shopping Centre has invested in delivering a globally recognised customer service training scheme for its customer-facing staff, ensuring visitors are greeted with a warm welcome and a friendly smile every time. The management team have taken steps to drive customer service excellence to the very top of the agenda by adopting the popular WorldHost

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