Applications to the 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 in partnership with @bankofireland and @comicrelief are still open. The fund will provide valuable investment for community initiatives making a difference in towns and villages across Northern Ireland. The fund will enable those organisations who are making the lives of others in their communities better, by improving their financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. Applications for funding must target one of the themes below: 🤝 Projects promoting inclusion and belonging, particularly to enhance the physical and mental well being of the local community 💻 💳 Projects that strengthen the capacity of individuals to engage with a range of available digital services in order to help manage their money in a digital age 💡💵 Projects that enhance people’s financial knowledge through financial education programmes 🚴‍♀️🏞️ Projects promoting physical activity which uses the assets located within the area 🧘‍♂️ Projects that improve the ability of individuals to access mental health and wellbeing services either i) directly, through the provision of support or ii) indirectly, through education/awareness raising programmes 💖 Projects that encourage the active participation of individuals in their own mental wellbeing. Projects should aim to promote increased independence/resilience in relation to an individual’s mental health Read more about this fund's priorities, FAQs and criteria before applying here: 🔗 bit.ly/microif #CommunityWellbeing #FinancialWellbeing #PhysicalWellbeing #MentalWellbeing #InclusiveCommunities #CommunitySupport #WellbeingForAll #CommunityFoundationforNorthernIreland

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is seeking a suitable individual or organisation to conduct a formative and summative evaluation of the Nothing About Us Without Us Programme. The objectives of the contract are as follows: 🟡 To tell an independent story of the Nothing About Us Without Us Programme 🟡 To measure the impact of the programme Identify key policy lessons for wider dissemination, setting the work and impact of the funds in the wider policy context 🟡 To listen and identify learning as well as make recommendations for how future funds and programmes could be adapted to incorporate this learning 🟡 To assess the longer-term impact of the Nothing About Us Without Us Programme within the wider community NOTE: Queries will only be accepted via email. The closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 8th January 2025. Find out more information on our website: communityfoundationni.org/ne… #NAUWU #Visible #Vocal #Valued

📣 Last few spaces remain for our 'Nothing About Us Without Us' Launch of findings on Women's Health event next Monday. Join us to discuss findings from our report, based on survey responses from 1,080 individuals and 74 VCSE organisations across NI as we continue in our call for a fully resourced Women’s Health Strategy for Northern Ireland. Learn more and book here or scan the QR Code below: 🔗 shorturl.at/sg2jr

We welcome yesterday's opposition motions in the @niassembly recognising the mental health inequalities in Northern Ireland, the importance of the VCSE sector in responding to this and the need for consistent and coordinated investment in mental health services across Northern Ireland. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland are proud funders of mental health services across Northern Ireland and recognise the key role the VCSE sector plays in improving mental health and preventing deaths by suicide. In our role as delivery agent for the Mental Health Support Fund, we have witnessed firsthand the lives that have been saved and transformed by the vital services provided by the VCSE sector, and we strongly support calls for further investment.

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland are seeking applications from dedicated and experienced individuals to join our Board of Trustees. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Rachael Reynolds at [email protected] Closing date for applications is Friday 18th October 2024 at 12 noon.

A productive two days with the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland’s Board and Senior Management Team at our Board Residential. Focused on strategising for the future and strengthening communities across NI. #Community #PositiveImpact #CFNI

📢Closing at midnight! Join us in shaping the future of women's healthcare in Northern Ireland by sharing your experiences in our NAUWU Questionnaire. Plus, you could win one of four £25 Amazon gift cards as a thank you for participating! #WomensHealthNI 🔗surveymonkey.com/r/8JSFFWS

With the help of @clarendonexec, we are hiring for our newly created HR Business Partner role. 🔗 To find out more about this role and apply, please follow this link: bit.ly/CFNIHRBP