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The Big Society: Hugo Swire interview
To Hugo Swire, the Big Society is a major culture shift to give power to citizens but critics claim the…
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NICVA: risks of welfare reform
Lisa McElherron warns that welfare reform will hit the poorest hardest. The welfare reforms currently working their way through Westminster…
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Big Society and churches
Peter Lynas sees opportunities for churches and other faith groups in the Big Society, and the potential for building better…
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Workings of a credit union
Credit unions across Northern Ireland rely on teams of volunteers to assist members in their financial transactions. Meadhbh Monahan discusses…
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Voluntary & community directory
The Building Change Trust Investing in Social Change; working to make today’s challenges tomorrow’s opportunities. The Building Change Trust was…
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Supporting young carers
Children as young as eight are caring for a parent or family member in Northern Ireland. Young Carers NI’s Julia…
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All-party group on learning disabilities
The number of all-party groups meeting at Stormont has increased in recent years but Pat Ramsey believes the learning disability…
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Debt: a helping hand
Personal debt is an increasing worry in Northern Ireland and many are finding that their finances are spiralling out of…
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All Party Group on Children and Young People
Each month an all-party group of MLAs gets together to discuss the needs of children and young people. Dawn Purvis…
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Priorities for childcare
Affordable and flexible childcare is vital to help single parents deal with imminent welfare changes, Jennifer McCann tells agendaNi. With…
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