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Building Change Trust This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with drive and enthusiasm to lead a strategic investment that will have transformational impact on the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. The Building Change Trust is an independent charitable trust to be established by the Big Lottery Fund with a National Lottery grant of £10 million to help develop and promote the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. The Trust will be operational for 10 years and will be governed by a corporate trustee. On behalf of the ‘preferred bidder’ partnership the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is seeking applications for the position of Chairperson of the Building Change Trust, corporate trustee, for an initial three year term. A commitment of 2-3 days per month will be required and while the position is voluntary reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership skills, knowledge and experience of the voluntary and community sector, capability in respect of the management of substantial public funds, and a commitment to social change. Selection will be made by the Board of Directors of the Corporate Trustee and it is hoped that the chairperson will take up their position in November 2008. An application form and further information can be downloaded from www.communityfoundationni.org or contact:- Claire Logan at Community Foundation for Northern Ireland: Tel 028 9024 5927 |
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Rural Support A Listening
Ear and Signposting Service
for Farmers and Rural Communities Rural living in N.I. Is changing, farming in N.I. Is changing. The impact of globalisation is now being felt. The question is what are we doing to help the people affected by the change? Rural Support was formed as a charity in 2002 to act as a signposting service and listening ear via the helpline, 0845 606 7607, in other words provide a service which people can use to find sources of practical help or a service if they just want to talk to someone about their concerns and those of their family. The service is confidential and guarantees anonymity. The Rural Support helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day seven days a week:
WHY IS A BILL OF RIGHTS IMPORTANT FOR RURAL WOMEN?
Omagh Women’s Area Network and Northern Ireland Rural Women’s Network (NIRWN) are co-hosting a
BILL OF RIGHTS INFORMATION CONFERENCE Date: WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER
2008 Venue:
SILVERBIRCH HOTEL, OMAGH Time: 10.00AM – 1.15PM
What does a Bill of Rights for N.I. mean for
rural women? What are the potential benefits for rural women? What are the potential obstacles? What are the next steps?
A panel of speakers who represented the women’s
sector on the Bill of Rights Forum will be there to share their experiences
and to clarify any questions that you may have plus representatives
from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
For further details contact: Paula
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