Simon Community, Northern Ireland’s leading homeless charity, is collaborating with Prince William, The Royal Foundation and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive over the next five years as part of a transformational new programme, Homewards, which aims to demonstrate that together, it is possible to end homelessness – making it rare, […]
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Alpha Housing was joined by local elected representatives and other stakeholders to cut the first sod on a new £2.2million social housing scheme in Newry, providing 10 new family homes in the city. The new £2.2million development will be delivered in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC) who part […]
Residents and staff came together to mark the 40th anniversary of Medway Court, a sheltered living scheme in the heart of East Belfast. Located just off the Newtownards Road, Medway Court was opened on 28th April 1983 by former Lord Mayor of Belfast Tom Patton. The scheme is designed to […]
Local Business advisory firm, BDO NI has partnered with the Irish FA for this year’s Special Schools FA Cup, a five-a-side schools’ tournament for pupils with a learning disability. The competition, which will see more than 150 pupils from schools across the region competing at Lagan Valley Leisureplex, Lisburn on […]
Ulster Hockey’s annual primary schools’ competition, sponsored by business advisory firm BDO NI crowned the champions of their boys’ and girls’ competitions this week, showcasing the continued growth and popularity of the sport. With 36 schools competing in both finals’ days – the winner of the McCloy Cup (girls’ competition) […]
16 new routes launching from Belfast International Airport for summer season Two based aircraft flying over 140 flights per week Over 950 jobs created – 60 direct, 900 indirect Belfast International Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, is today welcoming back Ryanair with a two aircraft base; operating […]
Former Chelsea FC icon and local sports stars come together to promote inclusivity in sport through the Rio Ferdinand Foundation and Choice Housing Partnership Young people from South and East Belfast came together to train for a Sports Leaders Award, and to hear from former Chelsea FC player and matchday […]
Choice Housing are delivering an investment of £6m in social housing provision in the Somerset Road area of Coleraine, offering quality affordable homes for up to 138 individuals and families. The new development, which cut sod in March 2022 is expected to be completed by Spring 2024, is further good […]
100 pupils from schools across Northern Ireland took part in the annual NI Schools’ Business Challenge which saw both St Mary’s Grammar School and Rathmore Grammar School crowned joint winners. A partnership between Queen’s Management School, BDO Northern Ireland, Henderson Group and supported by CCEA, the competition tests the business […]
Survey reveals almost 70% of those accessing Simon Community NI and Depaul services struggle with mental health challenges Call for a specific action plan for those experiencing homelessness within the Mental Health Strategy Simon Community NI and Depaul have launched new research that highlights the significant inter-relationship between mental health […]