Community & Social Enterprise

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

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

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

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

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

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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Deadline To Apply For AIB 2023 €1 Million Fund To Support Local Charities Approaches

AIB Group has unveiled its latest €1 Million Fund to support charitable organisations in communities across Northern Ireland and GB.  The fund builds on its inaugural success from last year which saw it support 70 charities across Northern Ireland, England and Ireland. The bank aims to support over 70 charities this year through the fund. The bank

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NI Manufacturer Launches Innovative Walker for Children with Additional Needs

Lisburn – based manufacturer, Leckey, is delighted to announce the launch of the new MyWay+, an innovative, bespoke open frame walker that provides tailored support to all children with additional needs. Designed with the needs of the child as the primary focus, MyWay+ builds on the very best of the current MyWay walking frame, reimagined

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How Martina Bradley Got Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable During Her Time At Boardroom Apprentice

By Maisie Laughton Stepping out of our comfort zone can cover a range of both somewhat small and inexplicably large tasks, with Martina Bradley choosing to leap head-first rather than walk into a new environment, an experience she certainly does not regret grabbing by the horns. 46-year-old Martina was born in Magherafelt and remains based

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Ready For The Future: 100% Of Boardroom Apprentices Feel Equipped To Apply For Board Positions

By Eileen Mullan Founder, Boardroom Apprentice   As Boardroom Apprentice gears up to take on a new cohort of apprentices, I always find now is a good time to reflect on where our previous Boardroom Apprentices have ended up and what they have gone on to do since completing the Programme.  Boardroom Apprentice is a

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From Care Home To The Boardroom: Harry Robinson’s Journey With Boardroom Apprentice

By Zahra Baz Childhood experience of being in the care system has played an important role in the career path for Harry Robinson, giving him a strong desire to give back to his local community. Currently employed as Head of School at Belfast Metropolitan College, Harry has spent 20 years working in further education helping

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