Northern Ireland

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) has opened the next round of funding that supports older peoples’ participation in arts programmes.

After several years in which the Ireland Funds have not been open for grant applications, the organisation is once again inviting applications from charities in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Homelessness charity Simon Community Northern Ireland has launched a new campaign entitled 'I have moved' to raise awareness and funding.

The Worldwide Ireland Funds have announced the launch of the 'Promising Ireland Campaign,' a fundraising initiative with a €100 million target by 2013.

The Big lottery Fund in Northern Ireland has launched a new funding programme worth £10 million aimed at reducing harm caused by alcohol misuse.

The Building Change Trust is investing £1 million in Charity Bank to benefit community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland.

In a sign that the new Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is moving closer to full operation, the Commission has advertised eight new posts.

The Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission has announced the membership of the Charity Tribunal for Northern Ireland.

The Institute of Fundraising Northern Ireland, in association with Unity Trust Bank, is calling on nominations for its Annual Fundraising Awards.

Guinness in Ireland has launched the second year of their Arthur Guinness Fund programme which earlier this year made awards totaling €1 million to 10 social entrepreneurs.