Volunteering
Eden Project Virtual Community Camp
Eden Project Communities seeks people passionate about #community for their UK Virtual Community Camp which will be held in March 2021…
Sarah Scullion
January 22, 2021
News
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Interviews
Sean Bruen – Member in Focus #21
We passionately believe that if people are given free access to financial education and advice they will make better financial decisions…
Sarah Scullion
January 21, 2021
Volunteering
Volunteer Chefs Needed in Newtownards
Volunteer chefs with food hygiene certification needed to support North Down CFC to provide free cooked meals to local people in need…
Sarah Scullion
January 21, 2021
Interviews
Moya Morris – Member in Focus #20
Moya Morris offers free online Enneagram Coaching, to individuals and couples, who may be finding communication challenging during lockdown…
Sarah Scullion
January 20, 2021
Podcasts
Jude Morrow – Community Calling Podcast #1
In this episode we discuss with Jude Morrow what life is like living with autism, the support that NTI offers to society, and the launch of his second book ‘Love On The Spectrum’.
Sarah Scullion
January 18, 2021
Projects
Merry Christmas from Community Calling
We’d like to take this opportunity to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope that you find time to relax and enjoy the…
Sarah Scullion
December 23, 2020
Interviews
Gary Davidson – Member in Focus #19
More people are embracing the world of startups. I think next year we will see an influx of new entrepreneurs from all backgrounds emerge…
Sarah Scullion
December 18, 2020
Donations
LifeHub NI – Urgent call for donations
URGENT CALL FOR DONATIONS TO HELP LOCAL CHARITY TACKLE FOOD POVERTY. LifeHub NI has been operating for 3 years but with the growing demand…
Sarah Scullion
December 16, 2020
Donations
Christmas Shoebox Appeal – Larne Area
Larne Area Community Support Group has launched a Christmas Shoebox Appeal as part of their Community Kindness Advent. The initiative is…
Sarah Scullion
December 14, 2020
Volunteering
Antrim Community Hub – Volunteers Needed
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A NEW COMMUNITY HUB IN ANTRIM. A Safe Space to be Me has recently opened a new community hub in Antrim…
Sarah Scullion
December 13, 2020
Interviews
Nicola Hinds – Member in Focus #18
I was volunteering with an international disaster relief organisation, bringing emergency shelter to families displaced by conflict or natural disaster…
Sarah Scullion
December 11, 2020
Projects
Launching our resources feature – an open message
We have the option to create online resources directly on our network. Resources can be anything from guidance to courses workshops, training…
Sarah Scullion
December 10, 2020
Projects
Launching our events feature – an open message
The events feature offers members the ability to create virtual or in-person events that we can share with other members and beneficiaries…
Sarah Scullion
December 10, 2020
Projects
Intro to Community Network NI – an open message
Community Network NI has been developed to bring together equally passionate people so that we may collectively tackle the challenges faced…
Sarah Scullion
December 10, 2020
Interviews
Jayaprakash Sukumaran – Member in Focus #17
A very warm welcome to JP who has joined the @commcallni team to focus on collaborative opportunities, particularly in relation to non-profit events…
Sarah Scullion
December 4, 2020
Donations
The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children – Fundraiser
Support community fundraiser for The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. This is the 6th year of the annual fundraiser organised by…
Sarah Scullion
November 29, 2020
Interviews
Simon Brown – Member in Focus #16
This year has highlighted how all communities can come together when necessary to step up and support each other…
Sarah Scullion
November 27, 2020
Awards
UK Social Enterprise Roll of Honour 2020
Community Calling recognised on UK Social Enterprise Roll of Honour for supporting people through the pandemic. The outstanding work of…
Sarah Scullion
November 26, 2020
Donations
FOODSTOCK – Call for donations
As the number of users of this foodbank sadly increases due to the current climate, supplies are very low. In order for FOODSTOCK to continue their work…
Sarah Scullion
November 25, 2020
Interviews
Claire Dowds – Member in Focus #15
I’m excited about the creativity that is emerging. I have spoken with a lot of people who decided that in the midst of uncertainty, they were going to try something different…
Sarah Scullion
November 20, 2020
Donations
Cash for Kids – #MissionChristmas
Make this Christmas Day different for children living in poverty across Northern Ireland. If you are interested in getting involved please register…
Sarah Scullion
November 17, 2020
Interviews
Carolyn Tailford – Member in Focus #14
How are things looking for the remainder of 2020? We are looking forward to getting the Antrim hub ready and opened, we have just established our detached youth team…
Sarah Scullion
November 13, 2020
Funding
Community Network NI receives funding
Our project, Community Network NI, has recently received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund and The Community Foundation NI…
Sarah Scullion
November 6, 2020
Interviews
Carol Richmond – Member in Focus #13
Why and when did you decide to get involved with community-based support? I made masks for local care homes and NHS staff and, being retired, wanted to help…
Sarah Scullion
November 6, 2020
Events
Virtual Christmas Concert – #SingOutToHelpOut
Open call for singers, poets and performers who would like to be part of a virtual Christmas concert which will be screened in care homes…
Sarah Scullion
November 4, 2020
Interviews
Sophie Hilditch – Member in Focus #12
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? Decisions for future plans and the direction I was going next. Why and when did you decide…
Sarah Scullion
October 30, 2020
Interviews
Annalisa Manca – Member in Focus #11
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? I was finishing my PhD in Medical Education. In fact, I discussed my Viva on the 16th of March…
Sarah Scullion
October 23, 2020
Training
Live Safeguarding Training with Sinead Welsh
Live safeguarding training with Sinead Welsh from Informed Minds. Thanks to The Community Foundation Northern Ireland for funding our 3 hour..
Sarah Scullion
October 23, 2020
Interviews
Eugene Donnelly – Member in Focus #10
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? Work was ticking along as normal and personally we were coming to the final stages of adopting…
Sarah Scullion
October 16, 2020
Volunteering
Volunteer Drivers Needed in Ards and North Down
Open call for volunteer drivers to support a local charity by delivering food hampers locally in the Ards & North Down Area…
Sarah Scullion
October 14, 2020
Interviews
Jude Bailie – Member in Focus #9
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? Life was ticking along. My wee daughter was in the middle of nursery, my son who was one and half…
Sarah Scullion
October 9, 2020
Donations
Food donations needed for local foodbanks
Open call for non-perishable items to be donated for foodbanks. Delivery preferred but not essential as there are volunteers who can help…
Sarah Scullion
October 7, 2020
Interviews
Paul Easton – Member in Focus #8
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? Nothing out of the ordinary for a divorced self-employed grandfather with grown-up children and…
Sarah Scullion
October 2, 2020
Interviews
Melissa Nugent – Member in Focus #7
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? I had actually started to get busy in my part time work and also my self employment journey…
Sarah Scullion
September 25, 2020
Interviews
Sinead Welsh – Member in Focus #6
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? I was working towards launching my Child Protection and Mental Health Well Being App – Kind Minds…
Sarah Scullion
September 18, 2020
Interviews
Majella Cahill – Member in Focus #5
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? I had recently moved house and was settling into my new home. My son who had returned home…
Sarah Scullion
September 11, 2020
Interviews
Sarah Scullion – Member in Focus #4
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? Well *laughing*, I was just about to launch a travel startup specialising in event tourism…
Sarah Scullion
September 4, 2020
Interviews
Charmayne Milliken – Member in Focus #3
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? I am a self employed, work from home mum of a 2 year old. Everyday life was looking after kiddie and…
Sarah Scullion
August 28, 2020
Interviews
Vanessa McGeehan – Member in Focus #2
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? When the pandemic struck, I started my new job as a Marketing Executive and was planning a holiday to…
Sarah Scullion
August 21, 2020
Interviews
Danielle Mills – Member in Focus #1
What was happening in your life when the pandemic struck? Nothing out of the ordinary really, run of the mill life with a husband, two kids (7 and 3), and a crazy…
Sarah Scullion
August 14, 2020
Updates
Stepping away from COVID-19
Earlier this week, we wrote to our network of 1,000+ community volunteers and beneficiaries to advise them of some recent changes…
Sarah Scullion
August 14, 2020
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