Craigavon & Banbridge Volunteer Bureau

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

💚 You Are Not Alone 💚

Everyone faces challenges from time to time, but support is available.

The Northern Protect Life Implementation Group (NPLIG) has launched a new video highlighting the range of mental health, emotional wellbeing and su***de prevention supports available across the Northern locality.

Whether you are struggling yourself, worried about someone else, or looking for information on available services, this short video signposts local and regional support that can help.

📹 Watch the video today and help us spread the message that support is available - https://healthallianceni.com/

📞 Lifeline – Free, Confidential, 24/7 Crisis Support - 0808 808 8000

You can also explore the range of services and support available through MindWise at www.mindwisenv.org - helping people affected by mental illness live their best lives.

Together, we can raise awareness, encourage help-seeking, and support positive mental health in our communities.

https://www.mindingyourhead.info/

Resources - https://healthallianceni.com/spdo/resources/

24/06/2026

23/06/2026

23/06/2026

🌟 Thrive Programme at YMCA Lurgan 🌟
YMCA Lurgan will be running a Thrive Programme for young people aged 16–25 with SEN/additional needs over the summer. 🎉
📅 Every Saturday
⏰ 10am–12pm
This is a supportive, fun space to:
• Build friendships
• Develop life skills
• Explore new opportunities
Places are limited as this will be a closed group, so early expression of interest is encouraged.

For more information, contact Josh at YMCA Lurgan. For further information or further queries please speak to Josh at [email protected] or 0283821025

22/06/2026

🪣 Banbridge Bucket Collection 🪣

Could you volunteer one hour of your time next month to help incredABLE raise vital funds for children & adults with a learning disability and/or autism? 💜

A fundraising bucket collection is being held across three days at TESCO Extra Banbridge and we’d love your company!

Our fundraiser will be taking place:
Friday 31st July
Saturday 1st August
Sunday 2nd August.

⭐️Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/carer. ⭐️

👉For available time slots, please contact our Fundraising and Engagement Officer Annabelle Pentland by emailing: [email protected] or phoning 028 3887 2111.

We’d love your company as we raise much needed funds to support our many projects and services across the Southern Trust area. 💜

22/06/2026

The Baby Loss Certificate scheme is now open.

As Finance Minister I worked with baby loss organisations, parents, other Ministers and MLAs to deliver this important scheme, thank you to everyone who has played a part! 👏🏻

Parents can now apply for their certificates on the link below.

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/baby-loss-certificate-scheme-northern-ireland

22/06/2026

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 💛

Small charities are at the heart of our communities, delivering meaningful change where it matters most.

We’re proud at Community Foundation Northern Ireland to support them through our funding and programmes, helping their work go even further.

https://communityfoundationni.org/our-purpose/about-us/

22/06/2026

🌈⭐💕Our Playgroup still has some availability for 26/27 school year💕⭐🌈

Contact us today to secure your child's place💕

Join us for a fun-filled year of learning, growth & fun😊🌈⭐