Take 5 steps to wellbeing

Ideas to help you Take5 steps to wellbeing

Connect

Connect with the people around you. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day.

Be Active

Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity that you enjoy.

Take Notice

Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate things.

Keep Learning

Don’t be afraid to try something new, rediscover an old hobby or sign up for a course. 

Give

Do something nice for a friend or stranger, thank someone, smile, volunteer or consider joining a community group.

Find ways to Take 5!

Take 5 steps to wellbeing, researched and developed by the New Economics Foundation, are 5 simple steps to maintain and improve your wellbeing. The internet is full of ideas and suggestions. To get you started we’ve created a quick list of different things you can try for each step which we will keep adding to, so check back every month to see what news ways you can add the five steps into your daily routine. 

And remember, our list isn’t exhaustive – there’s so many ways out there to Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give – go ahead and look for the right ones for you.

Be Active

It might be as simple as going for a walk or phoning a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while, or it could be more adventurous, like considering doing some volunteer work. We have compiled a list of websites below that can inspire you with suggestions to get you started.

Active Travel Challenge


The 2023 Active Travel Challenge will be taking place in June, encouraging people to leave their cars at home and be more sustainable, save money and boost physical and mental health. To register, click on this link:
https://atc.getmeactive.org.uk/

ESC Films - Bringing the outside in


ESC Films have created a series of short movement sessions and relaxation practices to help older people look after themselves both physically and emotionally.
https://esc-film.com/bringing-the-outside-in/

MyNI


At MyNI we are putting your needs first and identifying which public services in Northern Ireland can help make your lives better.
https://www.myni.life/

Move with Mary


Age NI have teamed up with Lady Mary Peters to launch an exercise programme aimed specifically at keeping older people moving.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northern-ireland/information-advice/coronavirus-covid-19/movewithmary/

Apps 4 Healthcare NI


Searchable database for apps designed to meet healthcare needs including physical and mental fitness
https://apps4healthcareni.hscni.net/

The Ireland Walking Guide


Ireland.com offers guidance, information and recommendation on walking and hiking in Ireland.
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/things-to-do/themes/walking/walking/

Volunteer Ireland


There are lots of different ways to volunteer in Ireland. One of the most popular ways is with a local group or organisation. There are lots of organisations doing fantastic work in communities and they are looking for the support of volunteers. Check out all of the current opportunities near you now.
https://www.volunteer.ie/find-a-volunteer-role/

Walk NI


A definitive guide to coastal, parkland, urban, riverside and forest trails and routes throughout Northern Ireland
https://walkni.com/

British Gymnastics Foundation


Seated activity programme aimed at older people or those with limited mobility. Dementia friendly
https://britishgymnasticsfoundation.org/take-part-love-move-online/

NHS


Exercise programmes, tips and examples
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/

Belfast Free Walking Tour


The free Belfast walking tour explores the history of the city and its people, visiting iconic landmarks. The tour will discuss Belfast's history, languages, culture, the 1798 rebellions, legends and folklore and much more.
https://visitbelfast.com/event/belfast-free-walking-tour/

Discover Northern Ireland


Official tourism website for Northern Ireland
https://discovernorthernireland.com/

Playboard NI


PlayBoard NI is an independent charity and the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people's play in Northern Ireland. Find a range of videos and resources to support children and young people's play.
https://www.playboard.org/

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon City Council Get Active Programme


Free online exercies, yoga and pilates session
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-CDnFgWhceUVp_HwOsXDuA

Discover Ireland walking guides


Discover Ireland offers guidance, information and recommendation on walking and hiking in Ireland.
https://www.discoverireland.ie/things-to-do/walking-and-hiking

Move More Live More


Move More Live More is a one-stop spot to help older people to find online exercise programmes, suitable to do safely at home. Working in partnership with the Public Health Agency, Age NI and a panel of older people have road-tested and rated online physical activity programmes specifically aimed at meeting the needs of older people.
https://www.ageni.org/movemorelivemore

Sahaja Yoga - Free Meditation and Yoga in Dublin


A free weekly Sahaja Yoga class takes place In Dublin’s Fringe Lab every Friday. Participants usually sit on chairs to achieve yoga effortlessly and spontaneously, and there is no need for mats or special clothing. For more information, click this link:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sahaja-yoga-free-meditation-and-yoga-in-dublin-tickets-445906076077

Women in Sport and Physical Activity NI


Free online exercies, yoga and pilates session
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiCG8HfDvDuP2DiVlHgonw

The Conservation Volunteers


The Conservation Volunteers works to give everyone access to a good quality natural environment where biodiversity is enhanced. Volunteering opportunities are available in Northern Ireland.
https://www.tcv.org.uk/northernireland

Take Notice

Giving yourself some time every day to take notice of the present – what is happening in the moment to yourself and the world around you. This helps to sharpen awareness and make more positive choices about life and how you approach situations. 

Scamwise NI Partnership


Make sure you are on your guard against scams currently taking place across Northern Ireland during the coronavirus (COVID-19).
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/scamwiseni

Enniskillen Castle


Explore Fermanagh's unique stories within the picturesque setting of Enniskillen Castle beside the River Erne.
https://www.enniskillencastle.co.uk/whats-on

National Museum of Country Life


This award-winning Museum Of Country Life in Mayo is home to the National Folklife Collection, which represents traditional life in Ireland throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Fascinating artefacts deal with domestic life, agriculture, fishing and hunting, clothing and textiles, furniture and fittings, trades and crafts, transport, sports and leisure, and religion.
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Country-Life/Visitor-Information/About-The-Museum

The People's Kitchen


The People's Kitchen in Belfast provides homeless outreach, hot food and drinks, food parcels and a connection hub at Writer’s Square every Friday and Saturday night from 7pm and 9pm. They are happy to hear from you about volunteering and donation opportunities.
https://peopleskitchenbelfast.org/contact/

Kilkenny Arts Festival


Kilkenny Arts Festival has evolved into a festival comprising a wide-ranging programme, including classical music, theatre, dance, literature, and visual art and crafts. The festival runs from 10th August until 20th August.
http://www.kilkennyarts.ie/

Belfast Free Walking Tour


The free Belfast walking tour explores the history of the city and its people, visiting iconic landmarks. The tour will discuss Belfast's history, languages, culture, the 1798 rebellions, legends and folklore and much more.
https://visitbelfast.com/event/belfast-free-walking-tour/

The Wildlife Trust


Information and activities to enjoy wildlife and nature around us
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/

Discover Ireland walking guides


Discover Ireland offers guidance, information and recommendation on walking and hiking in Ireland.
https://www.discoverireland.ie/things-to-do/walking-and-hiking

Dublin Zoo


Livecams allow you to watch livestreams of some of the zoo's most popular animals
https://www.dublinzoo.ie/

RSPB


Information on what you can see in nature week by week
https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/natures-calendar-home/

Louvre Museum Online Tours


Virtual tours of the Louvre Museum
https://www.louvre.fr/en/online-tours#virtual-tours

Child Safety Week


Child Safety Week (5th to 11th June) is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities across the UK. You can find out more about how to get involved here:
https://capt.org.uk/child-safety-week/

Galway International Arts Festival


The popular Galway International Arts Festival will take place from Monday 17th to Sunday 30th July 2023. Celebrating its 46th year, this renowned festival is one of the premier events of the Galway events calendar each year. The event will feature a wide variety of cultural events from theatre, visual art, live music, comedy, dance, and literary events from around the world.
https://www.visitgalway.ie/events/galway-international-arts-festival-2023/

Little Inspirations Podcast - Spotify


Little Inspirations is a new podcast hosted by journalist and screenwriter Declan Lawn. Throughout the series, he talks with guests about the things in our lives - some little, some big - that help to get us through difficult times, the things that inspire us. Little Inspirations is a new podcast from Inspire Wellbeing.
https://open.spotify.com/show/4fKgmmqhcFbPTblN4IuOT6?si=7JNMFm1uQia5WIrUlg15pQ

Aspire - Support for Young Men


Community Restorative Justice’s Aspire programme provides a one-to-one service for young men aged 16-30 focuses on encouragement and guidance around issues like emotional wellbeing, addiction and mental health. For more information, please contact Orla Pickering on 0737 918 6929 or e-mail:
mailto:op@crjireland.org

ESC Films - Bringing the outside in


ESC Films have created a series of short movement sessions and relaxation practices to help older people look after themselves both physically and emotionally.
https://esc-film.com/bringing-the-outside-in/

National Portrait Gallery


Hold Still: Portrait of a Nation - photography competition of life during Covid 19 pandemic plus virutal exhibitions
https://www.npg.org.uk/hold-still/

Walk NI


A definitive guide to coastal, parkland, urban, riverside and forest trails and routes throughout Northern Ireland
https://walkni.com/

Libraries NI events


Throughout the week, libraries across Northern Ireland play host to a number of free events, activities and courses, from IT skills classes to exhibitions, storytelling sessions for children and adult reading groups. Full details are available on the Libraries NI website.
https://www.librariesni.org.uk/events/

Living Life to the Full


AWARE NI are hosting a six-week face-to-face programme entitled Living Life to the Full. This training is designed to help people manage their feelings when stressed, worried or depressed. The course will also allow attendees to learn simple practical skills to help them cope with life’s challenges. Full details are available here: https://aware-ni.org/living-life-to-the-full Click here to register and see available dates -
https://aware-ni.org/booking-living-life-to-the-full/

Street Art in Belfast


Delve into Belfast's vibrant street art scene on a self-guided walking tour. Check out this round-up of some of the city's top works in this street art map and guide.
https://visitbelfast.com/article/virtual-street-art-tour/

Google 3D Animal View


Learn more about animals with the Google feature that shows 3D images
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDvviptz3XY

The Ireland Walking Guide


Ireland.com offers guidance, information and recommendation on walking and hiking in Ireland.
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/things-to-do/themes/walking/walking/

Rijksmusuem From Home


Virtual tours of the Rijksmusuem
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/from-home

Ulster Museum exhibitions


The Ulster Museum is the home of Northern Ireland's treasures - past and present. Its rich collections of art, history and natural sciences take us on a journey across the globe and to the far reaches of space. The museum has re-opened and there are a number of fascinating exhibitions ongoing.
https://bit.ly/3AjL9G3

MyNI


At MyNI we are putting your needs first and identifying which public services in Northern Ireland can help make your lives better.
https://www.myni.life/

Van Gogh


The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition in Belfast that invites you to step into the universe of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. It is brought to Belfast by the organisers of a collection of widely successful exhibitions present in cities across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
https://vangoghexpo.com/belfast/#info

Music in the Parks


Belfast City Council are hosting Music in the Parks 2023. A programme of live music will take place in various parks across the city from 7th May to 30th September. The programme will run on Fridays and Sundays and will finish with a Grand Finale Concert at City Hall. More information is available here:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/musicintheparks

Mauritshuis Virtual Tour


Take a virtual tour of the Mauritshuis
https://www.mauritshuis.nl/en/discover/mauritshuis-thuis/3d-tour-mauritshuis/

Little Inspirations Podcast - Apple


Little Inspirations is a new podcast hosted by journalist and screenwriter Declan Lawn. Throughout the series, he talks with guests about the things in our lives - some little, some big - that help to get us through difficult times, the things that inspire us. Little Inspirations is a new podcast from Inspire Wellbeing.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/little-inspirations/id1551194931

Sounds of the Forest


Timber Festival are collecting the sounds of woodlands and forests from all around the world, creating a growing soundmap bringing together aural tones and textures from the world's woodlands.
https://timberfestival.org.uk/soundsoftheforest-soundmap/

Edinburgh Zoo


Livecams allow you to watch livestreams of some of the zoo's most popular animals
https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/

Natural History Museum of Ireland


Ireland’s Natural History Museum is located in Dublin. It houses a wide-ranging and comprehensive zoological collection of more than 10,000 exhibits. Visitors can explore Irish mammals, birds, fish and insects, as well as mammals from around the world. Admission is free.
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Natural-History

Discover Northern Ireland


Official tourism website for Northern Ireland
https://discovernorthernireland.com/

Volunteer Ireland


There are lots of different ways to volunteer in Ireland. One of the most popular ways is with a local group or organisation. There are lots of organisations doing fantastic work in communities and they are looking for the support of volunteers. Check out all of the current opportunities near you now.
https://www.volunteer.ie/find-a-volunteer-role/

Natural History Museum


Take a virtual tour of the museum
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/

The MAC


The MAC arts hub in Belfast has re-opened to the public and will stage three new free exhibitions over the summer.
https://themaclive.com/exhibition/mac-gallery-booking1

Explore Livecams


Explore.org is the world's leading live nature cam network and documentary film channel.
https://explore.org/livecams

Cork Jazz Festival


The Cork Jazz Festival is one of Ireland's flagship arts and cultural events, attracting visitors from all over the world. The festival runs from 26th October until 30th October.
https://guinnesscorkjazz.com/

The British Museum


Showcases the objects on display from across the world and throughout the ages
https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/

The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History


Located on the site of a former barracks, the museum is home to two fascinating and completely diverse collections. Decorative arts encompasses silver, ceramics, glassware, furniture, clothing, jewellery and coins while the military history collection tells of Ireland’s military past. Admission is free.
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Visitor-Information/About-The-Museum

National Museums NI


National Museums NI are Northern Ireland's premier cultural, learning, and tourist destinations. The four museums are home to 1.4 million objects in the national collection.
https://www.nmni.com

Keep Learning

Taking opportunities to keep learning throughout our lives is known to boost self-esteem. It also helps us to make more social interactions, set goals and keep active. This does not have to mean educational learning necessarily, there are lots of way we can continue to learn new things.

Supporting Children's Mental Health


Together Twinkl and Inspire have teamed up to raise awareness and provide you with the tools and knowledge to support young people living with mental health difficulties.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/supporting-childrens-mental-health

Free online Elevate training


Community Development and Health Network are delighted to offer free online Elevate training on using community development approaches to reduce health inequalities.
https://elevateni.org/training/training-dates/

The Skills Toolkit


Free courses, tools and resources to enhance digital and numeracy skills
https://theskillstoolkit.campaign.gov.uk/

Natural History Museum of Ireland


Ireland’s Natural History Museum is located in Dublin. It houses a wide-ranging and comprehensive zoological collection of more than 10,000 exhibits. Visitors can explore Irish mammals, birds, fish and insects, as well as mammals from around the world. Admission is free.
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Natural-History

Open Culture


Database of links to cultural and educational media including free language learning websites, films and books.
http://www.openculture.com/

Enniskillen Castle


Explore Fermanagh's unique stories within the picturesque setting of Enniskillen Castle beside the River Erne.
https://www.enniskillencastle.co.uk/whats-on

TED Talks


TED Talks are influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity, with subtitles in 100+ languages.
https://www.ted.com/talks

Dealing with Worry in Difficult Times


Youtube video of booklet information regarding worry and tips to deal with overwhelming worry. Ed Sipler for SE Trust, shared through Ascert.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIYhhhqf9Gc

NASA


Information about the work of NASA
https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html#public

Libraries NI events


Throughout the week, libraries across Northern Ireland play host to a number of free events, activities and courses, from IT skills classes to exhibitions, storytelling sessions for children and adult reading groups. Full details are available on the Libraries NI website.
https://www.librariesni.org.uk/events/

Music in the Parks


Belfast City Council are hosting Music in the Parks 2023. A programme of live music will take place in various parks across the city from 7th May to 30th September. The programme will run on Fridays and Sundays and will finish with a Grand Finale Concert at City Hall. More information is available here:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/musicintheparks

Stress Control


Free information about stress control
https://stresscontrol.org/

Van Gogh


The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition in Belfast that invites you to step into the universe of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. It is brought to Belfast by the organisers of a collection of widely successful exhibitions present in cities across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
https://vangoghexpo.com/belfast/#info

Virtual College


Free online courses in subjects like Health and Wellbeing and Safeguarding Children
https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/free-courses

Duo Lingo - Free language courses


Free languages courses.
https://www.duolingo.com/

Gambling Information


Support and information on problem gambling
https://www.gamcare.org.uk/

Ulster Museum exhibitions


The Ulster Museum is the home of Northern Ireland's treasures - past and present. Its rich collections of art, history and natural sciences take us on a journey across the globe and to the far reaches of space. The museum has re-opened and there are a number of fascinating exhibitions ongoing.
https://bit.ly/3AjL9G3

Belfast Works Training


All of Belfast Works training (which is currently delivered online) is available and regularly updated at this link. Clients generally have to be living in Belfast and working less than 16 hours per week to be eligible.
https://www.ashtoncentre.com/training-available/

Bend Don't Break


Workbook aimed at developing mental resilience. Ed Sipler and Colette Reynolds, originally for the SE Trust
https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bend-Dont-Break-2017booklet-1.pdf

Barnardo's Child Bereavement Service Training


Free organisational training on how to support children and young people and their families who have been bereaved. The training can also include how to support children and young people after a suicide or other complex bereavement. For more information, contact clare.boyd@barnardos.org.uk

Youth Online - Education Authority


Activities for children and young people developed by the Education Authority
https://www.youthonline.org.uk/stay-engaged/

Apps 4 Healthcare NI


Searchable database for apps designed to meet healthcare needs including brain training.
https://apps4healthcareni.hscni.net/

Cancer Focus NI


Free online courses on smokinig cessation and cancer awareness and prevention
https://training.cancerfocusni.org/

The British Psychological Society


Coronavirus resources for the public
https://www.bps.org.uk/coronavirus-resources

Living Life to the Full


AWARE NI are hosting a six-week face-to-face programme entitled Living Life to the Full. This training is designed to help people manage their feelings when stressed, worried or depressed. The course will also allow attendees to learn simple practical skills to help them cope with life’s challenges. Full details are available here: https://aware-ni.org/living-life-to-the-full Click here to register and see available dates -
https://aware-ni.org/booking-living-life-to-the-full/

RNIB Talking Books


Free Talking Books and Braille services for visually impaired people
https://www.rnib.org.uk/books

Aspire - Support for Young Men


Community Restorative Justice’s Aspire programme provides a one-to-one service for young men aged 16-30 focuses on encouragement and guidance around issues like emotional wellbeing, addiction and mental health. For more information, please contact Orla Pickering on 0737 918 6929 or e-mail:
mailto:op@crjireland.org

Galway International Arts Festival


The popular Galway International Arts Festival will take place from Monday 17th to Sunday 30th July 2023. Celebrating its 46th year, this renowned festival is one of the premier events of the Galway events calendar each year. The event will feature a wide variety of cultural events from theatre, visual art, live music, comedy, dance, and literary events from around the world.
https://www.visitgalway.ie/events/galway-international-arts-festival-2023/

Open University


Links to free online learning courses
http://www.open.ac.uk/northern-ireland/northern-ireland

Playboard NI


PlayBoard NI is an independent charity and the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people's play in Northern Ireland. Find a range of videos and resources to support children and young people's play.
https://www.playboard.org/

Age UK - Digital Age Project


Support for learners and those helping others with their digital literacy - including using IT to connect with others
http://digital-age.org.uk/

The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History


Located on the site of a former barracks, the museum is home to two fascinating and completely diverse collections. Decorative arts encompasses silver, ceramics, glassware, furniture, clothing, jewellery and coins while the military history collection tells of Ireland’s military past. Admission is free.
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Visitor-Information/About-The-Museum

National Careers Service (UK)


Links to free online learning courses
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/where-to-find-free-online-learning

Aware NI


Wellbeing programmes from Aware NI
https://aware-ni.org/be-aware

National Museum of Country Life


This award-winning Museum Of Country Life in Mayo is home to the National Folklife Collection, which represents traditional life in Ireland throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Fascinating artefacts deal with domestic life, agriculture, fishing and hunting, clothing and textiles, furniture and fittings, trades and crafts, transport, sports and leisure, and religion.
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Country-Life/Visitor-Information/About-The-Museum

Belfast Free Walking Tour


The free Belfast walking tour explores the history of the city and its people, visiting iconic landmarks. The tour will discuss Belfast's history, languages, culture, the 1798 rebellions, legends and folklore and much more.
https://visitbelfast.com/event/belfast-free-walking-tour/

BBC


Collection of videos and downloadable worksheets for adults to improve reading, writing and numeracy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/skillswise

NASA


Information about existence beyond our solar system
https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/

Child Safety Week


Child Safety Week (5th to 11th June) is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities across the UK. You can find out more about how to get involved here:
https://capt.org.uk/child-safety-week/

Relate NI Tik Tok


Listen to some advice on how you can approach difficult subjects like Climate Breakdown and the Invasion of Ukraine with young people.
http://communitywellbeing.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/TikTok.mp4

SERC


Online education courses, including some fully funded
https://www.serc.ac.uk/Online-Support-for-Industry

Advice NI


Independent Advice Network providing advice on a range of matters including benefits, housing, debt, consumer and employment.
https://www.adviceni.net/training

Give

Opportunities to give to others has been widely associated to positive feelings of wellbeing in ourselves. This may mean being active in community life by helping others; it can also mean simple acts of kindness to others – doing good for others reinforces our own self-esteem.  

Social Farms & Gardens


Volunteer for social farming and gardening opportunities in Northern Ireland.
https://www.farmgarden.org.uk/your-area/northern-ireland

Belfast Men’s Health Group


The Belfast Men’s Health Group is looking for those who work with men or have an interest in promoting men’s health to join their group. Much of their work includes a focus on mental health. For more info see attached or contact:
mailto:paul.okane@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Change Your Mind


Information about the Strength of Kindness
https://www.changeyourmindni.org/our-campaigns/strength-in-kindness

The Sundown Sessions


Musician Edelle McMahon leads singalong sessions for people living with dementia, in the community, care homes and day centres. She livestreams her 'Sundown Sessions' every Monday and Thursday, at 7pm.
https://bit.ly/3s1mjrQ

Inspire volunteering opportunities


Inspire aims to deliver a sector-leading volunteering experience so that its volunteers are inspired to make a difference to those people living with mental ill health, intellectual/learning disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential.
https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/get-involved/volunteering/

Mental Health Foundation


Kindness Matters Guide - A resource offering information and practical suggestions about kindness
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/kindness-matters-guide

Volunteering - It's good for body and soul


In today's world people who are more active, feel valued, have a network of friends and are happy to participate in meaningful activities. Getting involved in volunteering can offer these benefits and more.
http://communitywellbeing.info/news/volunteer

The Conservation Volunteers


The Conservation Volunteers works to give everyone access to a good quality natural environment where biodiversity is enhanced. Volunteering opportunities are available in Northern Ireland.
https://www.tcv.org.uk/northernireland

Irish Men's Shed Association


Men's Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. Take a look at this database of locations across Ireland.
https://menssheds.ie/shed_county/all-provinces/

Trussell Trust


Information on Local Food banks
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/

Volunteer Now


Volunteer Now is the lead organisation for promoting and supporting volunteering across Northern Ireland.
https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/

Barnardo's Child Bereavement Service Training


Free organisational training on how to support children and young people and their families who have been bereaved. The training can also include how to support children and young people after a suicide or other complex bereavement. For more information, contact clare.boyd@barnardos.org.uk

Volunteer Ireland


There are lots of different ways to volunteer in Ireland. One of the most popular ways is with a local group or organisation. There are lots of organisations doing fantastic work in communities and they are looking for the support of volunteers. Check out all of the current opportunities near you now.
https://www.volunteer.ie/find-a-volunteer-role/

The People's Kitchen


The People's Kitchen in Belfast provides homeless outreach, hot food and drinks, food parcels and a connection hub at Writer’s Square every Friday and Saturday night from 7pm and 9pm. They are happy to hear from you about volunteering and donation opportunities.
https://peopleskitchenbelfast.org/contact/

Connect

Being able to connect to others is often seen as a basic human need – social interaction, receiving support and giving support to others are an important part of building self worth and feeling valued. These connections can be invaluable in maintaining positive wellbeing. 

Aware NI


Our peer-led online support groups are for anyone over 18 with an experience of depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder.
https://aware-ni.org/onlinesupportgroups

MIND online support community


An online support community managed and moderated by Mind Mental Health Charity
https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk/

The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History


Located on the site of a former barracks, the museum is home to two fascinating and completely diverse collections. Decorative arts encompasses silver, ceramics, glassware, furniture, clothing, jewellery and coins while the military history collection tells of Ireland’s military past. Admission is free.
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Visitor-Information/About-The-Museum

Volunteer Ireland


There are lots of different ways to volunteer in Ireland. One of the most popular ways is with a local group or organisation. There are lots of organisations doing fantastic work in communities and they are looking for the support of volunteers. Check out all of the current opportunities near you now.
https://www.volunteer.ie/find-a-volunteer-role/

Irish Men's Shed Association


Men's Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. Take a look at this database of locations across Ireland.
https://menssheds.ie/shed_county/all-provinces/

Belfast Works Training


All of Belfast Works training (which is currently delivered online) is available and regularly updated at this link. Clients generally have to be living in Belfast and working less than 16 hours per week to be eligible.
https://www.ashtoncentre.com/training-available/

Youth Online - Education Authority


contact with Education Authority youth workers for children and young people
https://www.youthonline.org.uk/stay-connected/

Belfast Free Walking Tour


The free Belfast walking tour explores the history of the city and its people, visiting iconic landmarks. The tour will discuss Belfast's history, languages, culture, the 1798 rebellions, legends and folklore and much more.
https://visitbelfast.com/event/belfast-free-walking-tour/

Helplines NI


Directory of helpline services
https://helplinesni.com/

Cruse Bereavement Care


Telephone bereavement support for people
https://www.cruse.org.uk/coronavirus/cruse-services

Cork Jazz Festival


The Cork Jazz Festival is one of Ireland's flagship arts and cultural events, attracting visitors from all over the world. The festival runs from 26th October until 30th October.
https://guinnesscorkjazz.com/

Belfast Men’s Health Group


The Belfast Men’s Health Group is looking for those who work with men or have an interest in promoting men’s health to join their group. Much of their work includes a focus on mental health. For more info see attached or contact:
mailto:paul.okane@belfasttrust.hscni.net

The People's Kitchen


The People's Kitchen in Belfast provides homeless outreach, hot food and drinks, food parcels and a connection hub at Writer’s Square every Friday and Saturday night from 7pm and 9pm. They are happy to hear from you about volunteering and donation opportunities.
https://peopleskitchenbelfast.org/contact/