A team of young people from South Eastern Regional College (SERC), Lisburn is celebrating success today after being crowned winners at the Northern Ireland final of Halifax’s Money for Life Challenge, a national competition designed to inspire better money management skills in communities across the UK.
Two of the world’s leading experts in strategic giving will play a major role in Northern Ireland’s first ever Philanthropy Fortnight which was launched today (8th April).
Ellen Remmer of the US-based Philanthropy Initiative and Marcelle Speller of the UK’s Local Giving organisation are in Northern Ireland to share their considerable expertise in encouraging more people involved in charitable giving.
There will be 13 wide ranging events organised by charitable groups including the launch of a brand new philanthropic charity, Giving Northern Ireland, the release of research on social innovation as well as events for young people to help them understand the importance of charity.
Clifton House Heritage Centre
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Charity Number: NIC101763
