Ballynafeigh Community Development Association is seeking to employ an entry level Advice Worker to deliver our Welfare Reform Advice Service. The post can be full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (minimum 30 hours per week, pro rata salary and entitlements). This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team of advisors and gain valuable qualifications and experience …
This month, our Senior Welfare Rights & Advocacy Worker, Marie McCallin, was successful in appealing a client’s PIP application, securing nearly £40,000 in additional payments for him. The appeal was originally launched in February 2019, but due to the pandemic it was only heard in August 2023. The appeal was successful, with the client awarded a back payment of £25,000 …
Many thanks to all the families who took part in our Summer Scheme this year! We had three weeks of fun, with creative workshops, mindfulness, and lots of opportunities for free play. Week 1: 17th – 20th July The first week of the Summer Scheme started with a family trip to Newcastle, where our kids and their families enjoyed Cocos …
Tuesday 1st August Summer Scheme In-House Session: 10am – 12pm Ballynafeigh Men’s Shed: 11am – 1pm ESOL English Conversation Class: 1 – 3.30pm Wednesday 2nd August Summer Scheme In-House Session: 10am – 12pm Bachata Dance Class: 7 – 10pm Thursday 3rd August Summer Scheme In-House Session: 10am – 12pm Ballynafeigh Men’s Shed: 11am – 1pm Universal Credit Information Drop-In: 10.30am …
Last week Ballynafeigh Community Development Association held our We Love Where We Live Week, funded by the Belfast City Council Good Relations Grant. This was a week of events that aimed to bring members of the Ballynafeigh community together to learn more about each other and the area they live! Tuesday 18th July The first of our events was the …
Summer Scheme Our Summer Scheme is running from Monday 17th July to Thursday 3rd August this year, with 1 family trip each week and 3 in house sessions where the kids will get a chance to get creative with Lego Technic, Lego mosaics, Clayrazy, and much more! Our family trips will be on the 3 Mondays, with a trip to …
In the year 2022/23 our Senior Welfare Rights and Advocacy Worker Marie McCallin worked with 1700 clients at Ballynafeigh Community Development Association and our 9 Outreach Centres. Marie assisted these clients with a variety of benefits and welfare inquiries, including Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance, and Universal Credit forms, among others. As well as assisting with accessing these benefits, …
This year our seniors have been taking part in a chair-based yoga and physical activity workshop every Tuesday morning from 11am-12pm. The ladies have been learning about different yoga poses, improving their balance, incorporating some physical activity into their week, and connecting with each other!
Thursday 1st June Men’s Shed: 11am – 1pm Sure Start Baby Cafe: 10.30am – 12pm Sure Start Creche: 1 – 3pm Seniors Club: 1.30 – 3.30pm UC Info Drop-In: 10.30am – 12.30pm Thursday Club: 5 – 8pm Change the World in Song: 7 – 9pm Friday 2nd June Men’s Shed: 11am – 1pm Yoga with Maggie: 10 – 11am BCOS …
On Thursday 25th May, staff at Ballynafeigh Community Development Association closed the building for a couple of hours to take part in the Community Day of Action to protest funding cuts and lack of investment in the community sector in Northern Ireland.
