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Free training programme gives Lisburn and Castlereagh community groups practical skills through to March
Volunteers and staff can book free sessions covering funding applications, first aid, safeguarding, governance, data protection, food hygiene, diversity and event marshalling.
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Filey community groups invited to apply for new round of council grants
Local organisations serving Filey can now apply for 2026 council grant funding, with applications open until 31 October.
Manchester more than doubles core funding for 80 voluntary and community organisations
Manchester’s main voluntary-sector fund has risen from £2.4m to £5.5m a year, with £16.5m allocated across three years to 80 organisations.
£5.28m will modernise 31 museums, libraries and archives across Wales
Thirty-one cultural projects across Wales are sharing £5.28m to improve access, protect collections and modernise museums, libraries and archives.