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Thousands of people turned out to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Ballymena in a day filled with community spirit, entertainment and celebration

GALLERY: Ballymena celebrates 400th anniversary with fun activities

In Northern Ireland, funded projects include environmental restoration along Lough Neagh

Community groups across NI and Ireland secure one million euro in grants

(From left): Jenni Barkley, Communications and Community Engagement Manager, Belfast Harbour, with Sharon McCloskey, Finance Manager, Kids Together, and one of the participants from the Kids Together Stable Minds Project. The project received funding through the first round of the 2025 Belfast Harbour Community Awards, to deliver equine-assisted services with therapy pony Sid and miniature horse Woody, supporting adults, young people and children with disabilities with feeling more confident and resilient.

Belfast Harbour provides £63k boost for charities and community groups across NI

John O’Dowd said there had been a lack of clarity from the UK Government surrounding its Local Growth Fund

Community groups facing financial ‘cliff edge’ over funding uncertainty – O’Dowd

Golden Thread Gallery was recently supported through the National Lottery Arts and Older People Programme for their project, City of Stories. Pictured (L-R) is participant Irene Ruff with artistic facilitator, Cony Ortiz, and participant, Ann Mallon.

Funding now available for arts projects supporting the wellbeing of older people

Community groups across Northern Ireland are being urged to apply for a share of Fibrus Broadband’s £60,000 funding pot, in collaboration with Community Foundation NI

Applications for Fibrus Community Fund 2025 are now open

Local councils, schools, and community groups are increasingly investing in repairs

Ad Feature UK playgrounds in crisis

Asda Community Champion Ami Craig, Ken Scott Bangor Foodbank and Victoria Montgomery

Asda Foundation announces over £1 million in funding to transform community spac...

An 11th night bonfire - funding has been approved for this year's Bonfire Management Programme in Antrim and Newtownabbey

Council's £140,000 bonfire scheme hopes to reduce flags and tackle sectarianism

A statue by artist Ross Wilson entitled Mother Daughter Sister, celebrating female identity and culture, in Sandy Row Belfast is adorned with a mask and disposable gloves as the UK heads towards a seventh week in lockdown to try and limit the spread of coronavirus.(Photo: PA Wire)

NI to begin lockdown exit on Monday - here's how things will change and what you...

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Ulster Rugby tackle mental health issues

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‘Element is intent on causing problems’ says PSNI

Jenni Barkley, Communications and Corporate Responsibility Manager, Belfast Harbour, and Neville Walker, Conservation Projects Development Officer, The Conservation Volunteers.

Groups encouraged to get involved in '˜Community Makeover Competition'

Sir Kenneth Branagh

City to host '˜Branagh in Belfast' film fest as part of freedom celebrations

Damian McAteer, vice-chair of the Ulster Community Investment Trust, Una MaCauley, honorary secretary of the Belfast Charitable Society and Martin McCarthy, director of the Building Change Trust, at the launch of the Building Better Futures fund at Belfast's Clifton House.

Charity fund steps into Stormont vacuum to provide loans to Community Groups

Pictured with the Economy Minister, Simon Hamilton, are Harry McDaid, CEO of UCIT and Nigel McKinney, BCTs Director of Operations

Funding boost available for Northern Ireland Community projects
Community projects in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take advantage of a new dedicated Â£350,000 loan scheme.
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A model of St Columbanus is seen in the foreground as volunteers take part in the construction of one of the largest currachs ever built, in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast

33ft currach nearing completion in Belfast

TV Licensing reminder to community groups ahead of Olympic screenings

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