Community & Social Enterprise

Disability Discrimination Case Settled Against Home Bargains For £25,000

Community & Social Enterprise

Ryan Walker has settled his disability discrimination case against his former employer Home Bargains for £25,000. The case was settled without admission of liability and was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Ryan had enjoyed his job and worked happily in the Armagh Store in a Sales Assistant role from July 2017. His […]

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New Report Shows Many Of NI’s Authorities And Private Companies Fail When It Comes To Digital Accessibility

Community & Social Enterprise

A new report commissioned by ForSight NI — a charity that supports children and adults who are blind or visually impaired — has revealed many of Northern Ireland’s most profitable companies, and indeed essential authorities, fail to meet digital accessibility guidelines. The report, titled the Northern Irish Digital Accessibility Index 2022, was put together by Inclusion

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New Service For Economically Inactive Across NI Launches To Combat Unemployment

Business, Community & Social Enterprise, News

Enterprise NI and Prince’s Trust team up to deliver Northern Ireland Explore Enterprise Support Service to 1200 people A new service aimed at engaging Northern Ireland’s most economically inactive people was launched by Enterprise NI and Prince’s Trust this week. The new service Northern Ireland Explore Enterprise Support Service (NIEESS), is set to run until

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Applications Now Open For The Annual Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards

Business, Community & Social Enterprise, Entrepreneurs & Start Ups

The Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards, now in their 11th year have officially launched for 2023 and entries are now open.  Organised by Social Enterprise Northern Ireland, the prestigious awards celebrate the amazing work and impact of social enterprises across the region.  The annual awards will showcase and highlight the active role that social enterprises

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Deadline Is Approaching To Apply For This Year’s Boardroom Apprentice

Business, Community & Social Enterprise, News

There are only a few days left to apply for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme online via the official Boardroom Apprentice website. All applications are to be submitted by 3pm on Monday June 19. Now in its seventh year, the Boardroom Apprentice is a UK first 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme which

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A Chance To Give Back: How The Boardroom Apprentice Helped Robin Taylor Make A Difference

Business, Community & Social Enterprise, News

By Jasmine Hughes Though already a part of Northern Ireland’s civil service, Belfast resident Robin Taylor felt he wanted the chance to give back to the community he lives in. The Boardroom Apprentice programme gave Robin the opportunity to do exactly that.  Hailing from Lisburn originally, Robin is an employee within the Department for the

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Renewables Firm Everun Sponsoring NI Chamber Business Lunch At Belfast City Hall

Business, Community & Social Enterprise, News

Northern Ireland renewables experts Everun have been announced as one of the sponsors of NI Chamber’s Annual Lunch. The energy firm joins the line-up of big-name brands who are supporting the Annual President’s Lunch. The Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting the return of its Annual Lunch at Belfast City Hall on

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Boardroom Apprentice Success: 100% Of Participating Individuals Feel Equipped To Step Into A Future Board Role

Business, Community & Social Enterprise, News

Boardroom Apprentice has recently opened its applications for the seventh year of its widely renowned and successful programme, welcoming individuals to take part in the twelve-month scheme. Throughout the year-long programme, people from all backgrounds and abilities are seated with boards across the country, promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry.  Created to provide a

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Coleraine Support Group Receives Funding From Power NI

Business, Community & Social Enterprise

Power NI’s Brighter Communities Initiative has awarded community support group HUG £1,000 funding to run events for its members.  Running since 2021, HUG is a support group for widows and widowers in Coleraine which offers support, friendship and understanding to those who have experienced grief and loss.  HUG provides a support network for its members

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Who Is NI’s Father of the Year: Lidl Calls On Shoppers To Nominate Their Hero Dad This Father’s Day

Community & Social Enterprise

Leading supermarket retailer Lidl Northern Ireland has announced the launch of a special Father’s Day campaign which will see six dads across Northern Ireland have the opportunity to win an entire food shop as they take part in their very own ‘Daddy Dash’ around their local Lidl Northern Ireland store. Families across the region are

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