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Brisk Group joins Association for Project Management partnership scheme
Construction consultancy Brisk Group has joined the Corporate Partnership Programme of the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession. The move gives its consultants access to APM's development resources.
CIPD and National College of Ireland launch Ireland's first HR degree apprenticeship programme
CIPD and the National College of Ireland have launched Ireland's first HR apprenticeship, a three-year Level 8 degree combining academic study with workplace experience. The programme creates a new inclusive pathway into the HR profession.
MGAA appoints Padda Consulting as compliance partner as FCA regulatory reforms take effect
The MGAA has appointed Padda Consulting as its UK compliance partner from September 2026, timed to coincide with incoming FCA reforms to delegated authority oversight and SM&CR. The deal embeds specialist regulatory support directly into member services.
Radius Housing secures £20m Ulster Bank loan in landmark Northern Ireland social rent deal
Radius Housing has secured a £20 million (€23.8 million) social rent loan from Ulster Bank, the first such deal with a Northern Ireland housing association under NatWest's £1 billion fund. The agreement will support construction of hundreds of new social rental homes.
Ireland’s leading institutes demonstrate integrated formula for sectoral impact at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Last year’s Association and Institutes Awards exposed a pattern that separates transformational institutes from operational administrators: professional bodies embedding structured professional development, evidence-based practice, and policy advocacy as interconnected systems rather than siloed services. This formula proves critical as sectors confront accelerating regulatory complexity, demand for measurable training outcomes, and pressure on professionals to influence rather than simply implement policy, challenges that redefine what competitive association membership delivers.
British Growers Association welcomes Live Farmer as partner
The British Growers Association has added Live Farmer to its Partnership Scheme, giving UK horticultural businesses digital tools for farm management and reporting. The collaboration includes seasonal guidance and AI focused resources.
Fire Protection Association joins TICC consolidator Certek
The UK's Fire Protection Association has joined testing and compliance group Certek, securing investment for fire safety research and testing. The deal preserves the association's independence within Certek's built environment division.
Closing the Execution Gap: What the ServiceNow AI Research Means for Irish Associations
ServiceNow research finds only 21% of Irish and EMEA organisations are seeing meaningful AI returns despite a 113% spending surge. Associations have a clear mandate to lead on governance, professional development, and closing the execution gap.
Law Society of Northern Ireland sets out advocacy priorities as new Secretary of State takes office
The Law Society of Northern Ireland has welcomed Sir Chris Bryant MP as Secretary of State, pledging engagement on access to justice, legacy issues, and the rule of law. The statement sets out the society's advocacy priorities for the new ministerial relationship.
Netball Northern Ireland renews three-year Galgorm Collection partnership to sustain member and performance programmes
Netball Northern Ireland has renewed a three-year partnership with Galgorm Collection to fund club operations, educational programmes, and national team preparation. The deal shows how governing bodies build long-term commercial relationships to sustain member services.
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