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BREAKING ... Here is the Green Paper containing all the ideas / cuts set out today Open consultation, for the next 12 weeks: Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper Published 18 March 2025 gov.uk/government/con…

2/2 Higher operating costs, increased pressure on crisis support as a result of today's (and other) cuts, and an erosion of trust between civil society and Government. Stewards of misery.

There will be two Plenary Sessions in the Assembly next week, on Monday and Tuesday. You can find out the business to be discussed and indicative timings via the Order Papers: swiy.io/orderpapers #AssemblyBusiness

NEW: Analysis from Joseph Rowntree Foundation ahead of the Chancellor's spring statement this week shows families worse off by £1400 by 2030. This would mean missing the PM’s living standards milestone and could be the first govt since 1955 to see a fall in living standards across a parliament.

If you’re interested in finding out what Assembly Committees will be discussing next week, click here to find out more: swiy.io/tdlb #ScrutinyInAction

The Assembly will meet tomorrow and Tuesday. Find out more via the Order Papers. swiy.io/orderpapers #AssemblyBusiness

📣 Join us tomorrow at the All-Party Group on the Voluntary & Community Sector for a briefing by Assembly Committee for Communities Chair Colm Gildernew MLA & hear from Dr Lindsay.Cordery-Bruce on Core Funding Approaches, Developments & Learning from Wales. Register: tinyurl.com/ycxj2d9e #VoiceOfTheSector

There is a Plenary Session in the Assembly this morning from 10.30am. You can find out more about the business under discussion via the Order Paper. swiy.io/orderpapers #AssemblyBusiness

NEWS: Delivery partners appointed for Belfast PEACEPLUS projects ow.ly/ScPe50VnWJR SEUPB

Yesterday’s APG on the Voluntary & Community Sector met at Parliament Buildings, bringing together VCS orgs & MLAs. Celine McStravick highlighted key sector challenges, Dr Lindsay.Cordery-Bruce shared insights on core funding from Wales & Gordon Lyons MLA announced support for orgs.

Further meeting dates for the APG on the Voluntary & Community Sector are on our website, with registration opening before each meeting. Mark the dates in your diary and keep an eye on our website for more - bit.ly/43K7NK3 #VoiceOfTheSector

📢 Minister announces £1,500 support payment for VCS orgs At yesterday’s APG on the Voluntary & Community Sector, Minister Gordon Lyons MLA confirmed a £1,500 payment for organisations. Eligible orgs will be contacted soon, with payments due late March: bit.ly/3FBVPrC

Join us & the Community Faiths' Forum on 2 April at 174 Trust to celebrate, connect, and explore the future of faith-based engagement in NI. Hear inspiring stories, showcase your projects and develop connections. Register: bit.ly/424IijM

Latest estimates show approx 331,000 people in NI are living in relative poverty and 291,000 in absolute poverty. 23% of children are living in relative poverty. These figures are before housing costs. NI Poverty and Income Inequality Report for 2023/24: datavis.nisra.gov.uk/communities/PI…

📢 #SpringStatement: What it means for NI Our Head of Policy & Insight Jonny Currie breaks down key issues - from welfare cuts to budget pressures. How will this impact our sector & communities? Find out more: 🔗 bit.ly/4l4RHAB

Age NI is disappointed to see that the percentage of pensioners living in relative poverty has remained at 12% for another year. It is also concerning that the number of pensioners in absolute poverty has risen from 7% to 9%. This is a reminder of the urgency required from the

With misinformation on the rise, how can VCS organisations navigate the challenges of social media while staying true to their values? Join us for a discussion with CharityComms, FactCheckNI, Children's Law Centre & Madeleine Sugden 🌎. Register: tinyurl.com/3zwfayvz

The poverty statistics released today give cause for concern and motivation for action around our 3 key asks which would help to reduce #poverty in NI: 1⃣ Remove the 2-child limit 2⃣ Resolve the 5 week wait in UC 3⃣ Increase support for private renters affected by the LHA

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