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Play is incredibly valuable for all children, it allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity and physical, cognitive and emotional strength.

In the ROI particularly, we've had a surge of requests asking for rapid deployment Temperature Reading equipment that can be self-installed to reduce costs. While they're ahead of us in terms of kickstarting trade, the question is: are you safety ready?

NICVA’s new Communities in Transition: Building Capacity Programme is delighted to launch the first in a series of themed webinars for groups in East Belfast.

Following the reopening of shops in Northern Ireland, and the gradual reduction in the government’s COVID-19 restrictions, The Consumer Council has issued top tips to drivers in Northern Ireland on how to avoid getting a private parking ticket.

Children And Young People Survey – Impact Of Covid-19

The Prince's Trust are launching a new, free programme to support young people aged 16-30 get the edge with their job search.

Electric Ireland announced today that it reducing its domestic electricity prices by 4.1% from 1 August 2020, meaning that all but one of the electricity suppliers in Northern Ireland will have lowered their prices before the autumn.

The Consumer Council is encouraging individual consumers or local organisations to take part in a new initiative to help improve access to cash within Northern Ireland.

Following the news that non-essential stores are allowed to operate again from today (12 June), The Consumer Council is reminding consumers about their rights when paying for items.

On the back of SSE Airtricity’s announcement today that it is set to reduce its domestic electricity prices by 5.1% from 1 August 2020, The Consumer Council would encourage consumers to shop around for the best energy deal.

During these difficult times in lock-down, NIYF carried out a survey with young people. This survey was called 'Our Voices Aren't In Lock-Down'. Over a period of a week in April 2020, nearly 800 young people between the ages of 11-25 yrs responded.

The Consumer Council is helping small businesses and not-for-profit organisations save money with a new online electricity and natural gas price comparison tool.

Seamus McAleavey, Chief Executive of NICVA welcomed the DfC Minister’s announcement today on the £15.5m Charity Fund support package.

This award-winning, two-day training course has now been updated for live online delivery. It will equip participants with an understanding of the procurement process. The course will run from 10am - 1pm on Monday 29th June and Monday 6th July.

How to achieve success in press and publicity activity will be unveiled in a free webinar tomorrow (Wednesday, June 10).

We are delighted to announce the first recipient of the Belfast Exposed Excellence in Training award.

We invite EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and family members to join our live discussion via Zoom. We will provide information & answer any questions about the EU Settlement Scheme.

Law Centre NI they is always striving to make their help and support as accessible as possible. That's why they have launched a new website translation function.

Children can face many stresses and anxieties growing up, and especially now during the current pandemic.

The Consumer Council is looking to provide practical help to households that are struggling financially during this COVID-19 crisis.

Play is instrumental in supporting children and young people’s mental health and resilience.

The Big Lunch is back on 6 & 7 June 2020 – and this year it’s going virtual! The Big Lunch annual thanksgiving for neighbours is going ahead in spite of Lockdown and Northern Ireland is invited to join in.

Lidl Northern Ireland is calling on sports clubs across the country to volunteer their support to those who need it during the Covid-19 pandemic with the launch of their #LidlLegends competition.

The Consumer Council has revealed a significant increase in the number of complaints about airlines it has received during the coronavirus pandemic.

Following the news of easyJet’s data breach, The Consumer Council is advising all easyJet customers to be very cautious of any communications purporting to come from easyJet or easyJet Holidays.