We’re Hiring: Welfare Reform Advisor (Entry Level)

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 …

Good News from the BCDA Advice Team

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 …

BCDA Summer Scheme 2023

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 …

August at Ballynafeigh Community Development Association

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 …

We Love Where We Live Week

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 …

BCDA Advice Team Updates

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, …

Seniors Chair-Based Activity

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!

Welcome

Ballynafeigh Community Development Association has been running for 40 years and is a multi- purpose resource centre which works to support the Ballynafeigh neighbourhood. Ballynafeigh is one of the longest surving shared neighbourhoods in Belfast, comprising of people from different social, religious and ethnic backgrounds. BCDA acts as an advocate for shared communities by working with local people, groups and neighbouring …