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Appeal For Pledges To Protect Wildlife This Winter As Initiative Nears 5000 Target

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Ulster Wildlife’s ‘Let Nature In’ campaign, in partnership with Hughes Insurance, has reached an important milestone with 2217 households in Northern Ireland embracing wildlife-friendly activities in their outdoor spaces thus far. However, with a target of 5,000 households to reach, Ulster Wildlife is calling on more people across the province to open their hearts and …

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All Aboard The Christmas Express With A Personalised NSPCC Letter From Santa

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This year, take your little ones on the ‘Christmas Express’ – Santa’s magical flying train, with a personalised NSPCC Letter from Santa. In return for a donation, Santa will write a personalised Christmas letter to your little one featuring enchanting stories and illustrations, and lots of details that only Santa could know – such as …

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Ballymena Girlguides Challenge Politicians On Mental Health Crisis

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Girlguides from the 1st Cullybackey Guides Unit have tackled local politicians on their response to a recent survey which revealed the happiness level of girls and young women in Northern Ireland is at a 15 year low. The issue was raised at Girlguiding Ulster’s Parliament Week event, held at Stormont, where a group of guides and …

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Ulster Bank Announces £100,000 Package Of Support For Organisations Facing Cost Of Living Challenges

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Twelve charitable organisations have received a ‘helping hand’ from Ulster Bank to try and alleviate pressures brought about by the current cost of living challenges.  Foodbanks, heating hubs and other care providers have each been given a share of Ulster Bank’s £100,000 Helping Hands Fund so that they can continue to offer the services and …

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More Than 39,300 Food Parcels Distributed By The Trussell Trust In Northern Ireland As Need Continues To Soar

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New figures released by the Trussell Trust reveal that 39,334 emergency food parcels were provided to people between April and September by food banks in the charity’s Northern Ireland-wide network. This is the most parcels that the network has ever distributed at this point in the year and represents a 23% increase from the same …

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Charity Launches Large-Scale Public Awareness Campaign For Genetic Condition With 1 In 10 At Risk Across Northern Ireland

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Recent research by patient charity Haemochromatosis UK has revealed that 1 in 10 people are at risk in Northern Ireland of genetic haemochromatosis.  Most people have never heard of the condition. Yet it’s the most common genetic condition locally.  Untreated, the condition can lead to toxic iron overload, where the body is unable to process …

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Mission Christmas Aims To Help More Local Children Than Ever 

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With financial hardship continuing to impact on family budgets, the team behind Cool FM/Downtown Radio’s Cash for Kids, is encouraging businesses, organisations, schools and individuals to help them ensure no child in Northern Ireland wakes up without a present this Christmas.   Sponsored by Harry Corry, the Mission Christmas campaign is a lifeline to struggling families …

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Frank Mitchell Launches Lidl Northern Ireland’s Annual Christmas Trolley Dash In Aid Of NSPCC

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Lidl Northern Ireland has teamed up with renowned U105 broadcaster and former UTV presenter, Frank Mitchell, to launch the return of the retailer’s biggest and most loved fundraiser of the year – Trolley Dash. Now in its 10th year, Trolley Dash is Lidl Northern Ireland’s flagship fundraising event for its charity partner, NSPCC, offering customers …

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NSPCC NI & Public Health Agency Celebrate Five Years Of ‘Talk PANTS’ In Northern Ireland

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An NSPCC campaign to assist professionals, parents and carers have simple conversations to help keep children safe from abuse, celebrated five years of successful delivery in Northern Ireland at a packed event held recently in Lisburn Civic Centre. Talk PANTS, which is delivered with support from the Public Health Agency (PHA) and community partners, has …

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Ireland’s Hidden Heroes Celebrated

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Celebrities from the world of TV and entertainment turned out recently to congratulate the winners of the 2023 HIDDEN HEARING’ HEROES AWARDS in Dublin. Kin star, Yasmin Seky, singer Daniel O’Donnell, TV personality Mary Kennedy, actress and new mum, Jenny Dixon, and TV presenters Emer O’Neill, Nuala Carey, and Alan Hughes, were among the guests at the gala awards ceremony to acknowledge …

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Vertical Structure Helps Dozens Of Northern Ireland Charities Level-Up Their Cyber Security

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Leading the way in Northern Ireland when it comes to cyber security, Vertical Structure has helped dozens of local charitable organisations improve their cyber security under the UK government’s latest cyber security initiative, Cyber Essentials Plus. Charities may not be the first organisations that spring to mind as being high-value targets for hackers. However, a …

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

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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

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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

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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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Asda Urges NI Customers To Become Real Self-Checkers As It Launches Biggest Ever Tickled Pink Campaign

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Asda is set to launch its biggest ever Tickled Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, with over 200 exclusive pink products available to purchase in stores. Now in its 27th year, Asda Tickled Pink is one of the UK’s longest running charity partnerships, and this year the range will see over 200 …

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Over £14,000 Raised In The Annual Walk To Scotland Fundraising Event For The Northern Ireland Children To Lapland And Days To Remember Trust

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The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT) enjoyed a resounding fundraising success with its annual ‘Walk to Scotland’ fundraising event, which took place on Sunday, October 1, 2023.  Over 100 enthusiastic fundraisers participated, collectively raising over £14,000. These funds will play a crucial role in supporting this year’s Lapland trip, meticulously coordinated by the charity and …

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Hole-In-One For Cash For Kids Golf Fundraiser

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Local charity, Cash for Kids, has made the cut once again, raising £17,750 as part of its drive to support disadvantaged children across Northern Ireland. The charity, which is spearheaded by Cool FM, Downtown and Downtown Country hosted a corporate golf day at Shandon Park Golf Club on 15 September. Despite being one of the …

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Northern Ireland Sporting Bodies And Premier League Teams Support NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe In Sport Week

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Northern Ireland sporting bodies are backing the NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week campaign (October 2 – 6) which this year calls on parents to show positive support for their children in their activities. More than one in four parents (28%) who attend their child’s sports club or activity said they have seen …

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Rugby Legend Paddy Joins All-Star Team For Charity Try-Athlon

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IRISH and Ulster rugby legend Paddy Johns is preparing to embark on a gruelling five-day challenge for charity that will see him swim, run, row and cycle his way from London to Paris for the Rugby World Cup final on October 28th. Former Ireland international captain Paddy is one of a 12-strong team of friends and ex-playing …

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Espresso You Care

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Staff from SuperValu, Centra and MACE stores are once again calling on customers to grab a coffee and ‘Espresso they Care’ in a fundraising campaign for the retail brands’ charity partners Action Cancer and NI Chest, Heart & Stroke. The initiative, which returns for a third year and coincides with International Coffee Day (Sunday, 1st October). From …

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Stepping Up This September For World Heart Day

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Friday 29th September is World Heart Day and leading local health charity Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) will be marking the occasion with a special event at Hillsborough Forest in memory of those who have sadly left us much too soon due to a chest, heart or stroke illness, and in support of …

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Charity Slieve Donard Climb Sets Record For Highest Pint Of Heineken® Served In NI

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STAFF from Craigavon-based United Wines believe they have set a new record for serving the highest pint of Heineken® in Northern Ireland, all in aid of the Northern Ireland Hospice. A team of 15 staff from United Wines, one of the biggest drinks distributors on the island of Ireland, took on the challenge to serve …

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Are You Up For The Power Of 4 Challenge?

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A Belfast-based company are calling on businesses and members of the public to sign up for their epic Power of 4 challenge and raise vital funds for the NSPCC’s Childline service. This is the fourth year that Debt Strategists Bell & Company have organised the event. In 2022, they raised an amazing £25,000 and hope …

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M&S Newtownbreda Partners With Belfast Food Charity To Support More Than 350 Families A Week

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Marks & Spencer’s Newtownbreda branch, located in the Forestside Shopping Centre, has reached a brand-new milestone having partnered with local charity LifeHub NI to supply more than 400,000 edible surplus meals to families in need. Speaking about the partnership with M&S, LifeHub NI founder Edmund Aruofor commented: “I cannot overstate the importance of the food …

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Ulster Bank Marks 40 Years Of Care With 40-Hour Movement Challenge

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Ulster Bank colleagues are taking on an enduring challenge to raise much needed funds for the Northern Ireland Hospice. Around 100 colleagues will commit to 40 hours of movement to mark 40 years of care at the hospice. The endurance challenge will see teams take to the streets of Belfast for a sponsored walk throughout …

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Trouw Nutrition Reaches £10,000 Target For AWARE NI – And Tees Up For More

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Animal nutrition specialists Trouw Nutrition Ireland has raised £10,000 for its charity partner, AWARE NI, reaching its fundraising target nine months ahead of schedule and inspiring the company to raise a further £10,000 by June 2024. The significant milestone was announced at a charity golf event at Edenmore Golf Club, organised by Trouw and supported …

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Livestock Auction Raises Funds for Action Cancer

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Raffrey Farmer Dee Heron who volunteers with the Moneyreagh & District Action Cancer Fundraising Group organised an auction of over 50 ewe lambs, 2 calves, one turkey and straw at the Saintfield Livestock Mart on Friday 18 August. It was a resounding success, £14,700 for the charity, which will help fund its recently launched skin …

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GM Marketing To Raise Thousands For Mental Health Charity

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Leading Belfast-based distribution company, GM Marketing has announced its aim to raise £20,000 for AWARE NI, the depression charity for Northern Ireland.  Northern Ireland has the highest rate of mental health problems in the UK, with a 25% higher overall prevalence of mental health problems than England for both children and adults. “AWARE were chosen …

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UK Boardroom Apprentice Announces Webinars To Help Applicants Get On Board

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A UK-wide board learning, development and placement programme which enables those who would like to serve on a public or third sector board to learn and gain experience has announced two virtual information sessions for those interested in applying to become UK Boardroom Apprentices for the 2024 Programme. The sessions will be hosted on Wednesday, …

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NSPCC Northern Ireland Launches Video To Support Young Victims And Witnesses Of Crime

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Every year, more than 500 children and young people give evidence in criminal cases in Northern Ireland. With this in mind, NSPCC Northern Ireland’s Young Witness Service (YWS) has today launched a video to help guide them through the Criminal Justice System. The animated video, which is voiced by a young person, uses child-friendly language …

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Hack To Help Children With NSPCC Northern Ireland’s Mourne Mountain Challenge

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NSPCC Northern Ireland is inviting you to lace up your walking shoes and take part in the charity’s 2023 Hike Against Cruelty to Kids (HACK) in the Mourne Mountains, Co Down. Taking place on Sunday 24 September, hackers will hike to the top of Slieve Donard (850m) – Northern Ireland’s highest peak – to enjoy …

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Musgrave NI Launches Food Donation Scheme In Partnership With Fareshare NI

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Musgrave NI has launched a partnership with FareShare Northern Ireland, the region’s biggest charity fighting hunger and tackling food waste, by introducing food donation points into selected SuperValu and Centra stores. SuperValu and Centra customers have already been supporting a trial in selected stores, and have so far donated over 800kg of food, helping 40 charities …

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AbbeyAutoline Launches 50 Ways Of Giving Back As Part Of 50th Anniversary Celebrations

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AbbeyAutoline has launched its 50 Ways of Giving Back community-based programme that will support 50 charities and voluntary organisations across the region in 2023. Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker has committed to the ambitious programme as part of its 50th Anniversary with a focus on giving back to communities that have played a crucial role …

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£8K Cash Boost For Local Charities

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Boost’s ‘Always in Your Corner’ campaign rewards community groups Boost Drinks, the owner of Northern Ireland’s largest selling soft drink brand within the local independent convenience channel*, has awarded four local community groups with a share of £8k. Brain Injury Matters, Belfast and Lisburn Community Project, In This Together and Action Mental Health were each awarded £2k as part of …

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AbbeyAutoline Raises £4k For AWARE NI With 50k In May Challenge

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Over 120 AbbeyAutoline staff members embarked on a gruelling companywide challenge to each walk, run, bike or hike 50km in May helping raise over £4k for AWARE NI. Northern Ireland’s largest insurance broker invited staff from across its 15-branch network to lace up their running shoes, fasten their cycling helmets and put their hiking boots …

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Centra Run Together Aims To Raise £20,000 for Action Cancer

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Local convenience retailer Centra is rallying for runners across Northern Ireland to take part in its annual fundraising event, Run Together. This year aims to bring together 1,600 runners for one ultimate Run Together event taking place on 22nd October at Ormeau Park in Belfast. With both a 5K and 10K run, casual and experienced runners …

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iCare And Local Businesses Launch ‘Our Community Cares’ Campaign

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iCare, part of Tarasis Enterprises Foundation Division, is teaming up with local businesses to give families in the Armagh area a helping hand this summer.  As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, the new ‘Our Community Cares’ campaign will provide vouchers for local shops to cover food and electricity costs as families face financial pressures …

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The Odyssey Trust Confirms Final Donation Sum To Ukrainian Hockey Dream

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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – The Odyssey Trust is proud to announce that it has made a final donation of £65,000 to charity Ukrainian Hockey Dream following a special one-off international ice hockey game hosted at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Wednesday 19 April 2023. After the game took place, a cheque for £50,000 – the …

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Macmillan Cancer Receives Funding From AIB’s Community Fund

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Joanne Young from Macmillan Cancer is pictured with Paul Doyle and Charlotte Maguire from AIB after receiving £7,500 funding from the AIB Group as part of its Community Fund. Macmillan Cancer provides vital cancer services as well as research and campaigns to achieve better cancer care, supporting people living with cancer at every stage of …

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