Minutes:
The Committee approved the recommendations as set out below:
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NAME OF ORGANISATION |
FUNCTION DATE |
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION |
CRITERIA MET |
ROOM CHARGE
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Multi-Ethnic Sports & Cultures Northern Ireland (MSCNI) |
10 January 2026 |
MSCNI 10th Anniversary & Launch of Northern Ireland Sports, Cultures and Neighbourhood Stories Awards (NISCANS Awards) The NISCANS Awards aim to shine a light on local heroes, community champions, and organisations who have helped welcome individuals and families who have migrated to NI from diverse backgrounds, contributing to inclusion, cohesion and a shared sense of belonging. Awards, cultural performances followed by dinner and entertainment.
Numbers attending – 100
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C & D |
Current rate free as charity |
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Department of Education N.Ireland/ Ireland |
12 May 2026 |
Creative Connections Shared Island Pilot Programme– Celebration Day to celebrate the work of young people, Teachers and Creative Practitioners and showcase the value of cross border collaboration in Education. Speeches, showcase of work, entertainment followed by lunch.
Numbers attending – 230
|
A & D |
Event post April 2026 - Charge TBC |
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Cregagh Wanderers Football Club |
22 May 2026 |
Cregagh Wanderers FC 20th Anniversary Celebration – Formal dinner with presentations and light entertainment.
Numbers attending – 200
|
C |
Event post April 2026 - Charge TBC |
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Northern Ireland Screen |
3 June 2026 |
Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund USA 250 reception at the Celtic Media Festival – coinciding with the Celtic Media Festival, Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund would like to celebrate it’s 15-year anniversary and showcase the work they have funded for broadcasters including BBC NI and RTE with a drinks reception with light catering, speeches and showreels played.
Numbers attending – 200
|
A, B & C |
Event post April 2026 - Charge TBC |
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The Church of Ireland |
28 June 2026 |
Opening Gala Dinner for the 19th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-19). The council, which includes Anglican bishops, other clergy, and laity, meets every 2-3 years in different parts of the world. This dinner followed by speeches will see attendees from over 40 countries.
Numbers attending – 180
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A & B |
Event post April 2026 - Charge TBC |
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Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) |
2 July 2026 |
QUB International Summer School Farewell Event – Drinks reception followed by dinner, speeches and awards to celebrate around 100 international students who will have been studying in Belfast for 3 weeks prior to event.
Numbers attending - 100
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A & B |
Event post April 2026 - Charge TBC |
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Heritage Network |
28 September 2026 |
Heritage Network Conference Dinner following main conference day in the assembly buildings. The event is expected to attract 250+ delegates from across the community heritage sector in the UK. Reception, dinner, presentations and cultural performances.
Numbers attending – 300
|
A & B |
Event post April 2026 - Charge TBC |
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ImageNation NI |
17 October 2026 |
Belfast Diwali 2026 – Indian celebration event with dinner and cultural performances to mark the festival of Diwali.
Number attending – 400
|
D |
Event post April 2026 - Charge TBC |
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Gertrude Star Flute Band |
31 October 2026 |
Gertrude Star 65th Anniversary Dinner – drinks reception, dinner, speeches and presentations followed by flute band performance and live music to end the evening.
Numbers attending 150 |
C |
Event post April 2026 - Charge TBC |