Community Development and Health Network

23/06/2026

Job Opportunity: Training and learning Officer

Join CDHN in making a positive impact on communities, creating health and social wellbeing! We're hiring a Training and Learning Officer to design and deliver engaging high-quality on-line and in-person training programmes.

🔹 Full-time, flexible work-from-home option
🔹 Competitive salary,
🔹 2 years contract (renewable)

Requirements: experience in training development and delivery, eLearning development and strong organisational, information management and co-ordination skills.

To find out more, get the full Job Description here: https://www.cdhn.org/recruitment

Apply before Tuesday 21st July at 12 noon by submitting your CV and covering letter to [email protected], outlining your interest in the position and how you meet the essential/desirable criteria for the role.

Don't miss this chance to be part of our impactful Elevate Training and Development team where everyone’s health matters!

We currently have no recruitment opportunities

22/06/2026

11/06/2026

Please see post below shared by one of our members, and feel free to forward to individuals or groups who may find this relief fund helpful

EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND for LGBTQIA+ women affected by recent racist violence, intimidation or displacement across Northern Ireland.

HERe NI has secured a limited Emergency Relief Fund to support LGBTQIA+ women experiencing hardship as a result of recent events.

Support may be available for:

• Emergency accommodation costs
• Transport, relocation and moving costs
• Food and essential household items
• Emergency clothing and basic necessities
If you have been affected and require support, please contact us by email to request an application form:
[email protected]

All requests will be treated sensitively and confidentially.

09/06/2026

What about spending some time volunteering with us?
We have a great volunteer role to share and we’d love to welcome you to our team. From sighted guiding at events, to assisting at our walking groups and our thriving 18 to 35 social group.
Read more and apply via our website today. Link in comments

Image description: Graphic with two images: Image 1-Group of 9 young people 18-35. Image 2-Group of 6 people 30-70+ outside at recent event at Glenmore Trails. Text below reads: We’re looking for Peer Volunteers willing to be Sighted Guides at our activities in your local area - Apply today. RNIB Northern Ireland logo at bottom right.

08/06/2026

This should be a great event, looking forward to it as well, get your tickets in the link below

Join us in person to amplify migrant women's voices at in an event organised by Newry.ie and VIEWdigital .

01/06/2026

Newry event to highlight the voices of migrant women – https://viewdigital.org/newry-event-to-highlight-the-voices-of-migrant-women/ - Una Murphy Community Development and Health Network

20/05/2026

We are delighted to announce the investment in 22 new BCPP Level 2 projects!

This funding will support the development of communities across Northern Ireland in partnership with local pharmacists.

BCPP aims to reduce health inequalities by addressing the social determinants of health—factors like poverty, housing, social isolation, and access to healthcare. Funded by Department of Health NI and developed by Community Development and Health Network

We focus on:

🟢Strengthening social support

🟢Building community connections

🟢Improving access to healthcare through community pharmacies

Keep an eye on our socials as we look forward to sharing more on our collaboration with these projects!

Antrim Community Support Hub Ashes To Gold Community Seasons Coffee + Studio Crisis Cafe Destined Hanwood Centre Kildress Wolfe Tones Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership Millburn Community Development Ltd Newry Shamrocks GAC Seamróga an Iúir CLG Peak Health & Mind PIPS Hope and Support The Bridge NI The Churches Trust The Courthouse Kesh Zachary Geddis Trust

20/05/2026

📣 Reminder:

Applications for Elevate's Community Mentoring and Grants Programme close this Friday (22 May)!

🔗 To apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eAiirNqs

Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected]
by 4pm on Friday 22nd May 2026.

The programme is funded by Public Health Agency and led by CDHN’s Stephanie Houston, Patricia Harte and Eleanor McKenna, along with the Elevate Mentors: Supporting Communities ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED, WOMENSTEC and Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership

The Community Mentoring and Grants Programme is for groups who are ready to tackle health inequalities using community development approaches. Successful groups will receive a grant of up to £5,000 and take part in training and networking opportunities throughout.

19/05/2026

Rural Micro Capital Grants (RMCGS) 2026/2027 opens for applications on Monday 18 May 2026.

Capital grants of between £500 and £2,500 will be available to eligible rural community and voluntary organisations and Social Economy Enterprises to support small-scale capital projects that help tackle locally identified issues of rural poverty and/or social isolation.
The scheme is funded through DAERA’s Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) Programme.
Projects supported under the scheme must focus on one of the following themes:
• Modernisation (of building(s) or assets)
• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Health and Wellbeing
• Energy Efficiency or Environmental Improvements

This scheme offers targeted support for small capital purchases and minor improvements, helping groups enhance services and reduce isolation in their communities.
This year, the maximum grant available has been raised to £2,500, providing organisations with enhanced flexibility to invest in necessary equipment and improvements.
Eligible organisations are encouraged to consider submitting an application and to consult their local Rural Support Network for guidance and assistance throughout the process.
The scheme will be delivered by Cwsan MidUlster and COSTA Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas on behalf of Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. Applicants will be required to provide a minimum of 15% match-funding.
The scheme will close for applications at 12.00 noon on Monday 22 June 2026.

For more information on how to apply, please visit our website at https://cwsan.org/rural-micro-capital-grants-scheme-2026-2027/ or click on the following link to take you to NI Direct account https://digitalapps2.daera-ni.gov.uk/RMCGS/StartPage.
Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or ring 028 8773 8845.

To receive the zoom link. for one of the Pre-application workshops listed below, please email [email protected]

Tuesday 19th May 10am
Tuesday 19th May 7pm
Thursday 21st May 7pm
Tuesday 26th May 10am