Agenda item

2018 EVENTS

National Human Rights Commission

6th March 2018

Launch of NIHRC’s “Travelers Accommodation in NI” Report -  Launch event of report in regard to adequate standard of living into Travelers accommodation.

Numbers attending – 80-100

B

Yes - £115

No – government body

Director Delegated approval given due to date

Approve

Charge £115

No Hospitality

European Commission Office Northern Ireland

6th March 2018

Opportunity Europe Euro-quiz for schools – An event for schools to promote students’ knowledge of Europe.

Numbers attending - 120

B

Yes - £300

No – government body

Director Delegated approval given due to date

Approve

£300 charge

No Hospitality

Extern

8TH March 2018

Extern 40th Anniversary

Campaign Launch – Social Justice charity celebrating their work with the homeless, refugees and people living with addiction etc

Numbers attending - 100

C & D

No (Charity)

Yes - Tea Coffee and Biscuits

Delegated approval given due to date

Approve

No charge

Tea and Coffee Reception

Horn of Africa People’s Aid

9th March 2018

International Women’s Day – Celebration event with speakers, entertainment and drinks reception.

Numbers attending - 60

C & D

No (Charity)

Yes - Wine

Delegated approval given due to date

Approve

No charge

Wine Reception

War on Want NI

27th March 2018

Launch of new beginning for War on Want and Self Help Africa – celebrate the merge of these two charities and promote campaigns and work ahead

Numbers attending – 100

C & D

No (Charity)

Yes - Tea Coffee and Biscuits

Approve

No charge

Tea and Coffee Reception

Queen’s University, Belfast

18th April 2018

Global Agent Fam Trip – Dinner with drinks reception to promote Belfast as an International study choice.

Numbers attending - 130

A & B

No (Charity)

No – government body

Approve

No Charge

No Hospitality

Cara –friend

14th May  2018

Launch of LGBT Awareness Week 2018, reception and speeches about theme of visibility for LGBT people and promote upcoming events

Numbers attending - 100

D

No (Charity)

Yes  - Tea Coffee and Biscuits

Approve

No Charge

Tea and Coffee Reception

Active Communities Network

8th June 2018

SIF West Belfast Early Intervention Celebration – marking the achievements of over 70 young people - Speeches, Dinner, Presentations & Entertainment

Numbers attending - 130

C & D

No (Charity)

Yes  - Tea Coffee and Biscuits

Approve

No Charge

Tea and Coffee Reception

Ulster Branch Tennis Ireland

24th June 2018

Belfast City ITF Junior Tournament 2018 Celebratory Event – promoting local young Tennis players with buffet, speeches and networking

Numbers attending - 205

B & D

No

(Voluntary)

No – received BCC funding for this event

Approve

No Charge

No Hospitality

Remembering Srebrenica

10th July 2018

Northern Ireland’s National Remembering Srebrenica Commemoration – An annual event to mark the genocide in Srebrenica.

Numbers attending - 100

C & D

No

(Charity)

Yes - Tea Coffee and Biscuits

Approve

No Charge

Tea and Coffee Reception

Belfast Global Shapers

17th August 2018

Shape Belfast 2018 –  a network of young people working together to address local and global challenges. Welcome drinks reception followed by dinner and speeches as part of Shape 3-day Conference at Waterfront.

Numbers attending – 350

A & B

No (Charity)

*awaiting charity number – if not provided then charge of £825.00

Yes - Wine

Approve

No Charge

Wine Reception

Co-Operation Ireland

20th August 2018

Northern Ireland National Citizen Service Graduation and Celebration - celebration event for young people who have completed NCS training with reception, presentation and speakers.

Numbers Attending - 350

C & D

No

(charity)

No

Approve

No Charge

No hospitality

Ulster Journals Ltd

6 September 2018

Ulster Tatler Awards 2018

Drinks Reception, Awards, Dinner and entertainment.

Numbers attending; 420

B & C

1 in 3 rule

Yes - £825.00

No as commercial company

Approve

Yes, £825

No Hospitality

1 in 3 rule

International Society for Eye Research

9th September 2018

ISER Conference 2018 – 1000 people expected to participate in the 5-day conference in the city. Welcome reception to launch the conference.

Numbers attending; 500 - 700

A & B

No

(charity)

Yes – Wine

Linked to Visit Belfast

Approve

No Charge

Wine Reception

Aisling Events

5th October 2018

The Belfast International Homecoming Banquet –

Drinks Reception, Awards, Dinner and entertainment as part of a 3-day festival to promote Sister Cities connections.

Numbers attending; 250

B

Yes - £300

Yes – Wine due to BCC links

Approve

Yes, £300

Wine Reception

Ulster College of Physical Education Former Students Association

14th October 2018

65th Anniversary of Inception of Ulster College of Physical Education – Drinks reception for former students followed by speeches.

Numbers attending - 300

C & D

No

(Voluntary)

No 

Approve

No Charge

No hospitality

Barnardo’s Northern Ireland

6th November 2018

Barnardo’s NI Supporters Event – Celebrating volunteers and supporters -Speakers, panel session and lunch.

Numbers attending - 100

C & D

No (Charity)

Yes - Tea, Coffee & Biscuits

Approve

No Charge

Tea and Coffee Reception

Corrymeela Community

9th November 2018

Decade of Centenaries – Centenary of end of WWI Schools Event – An event for school children to commemorate WWI with drama, discussion and lunch.

Numbers attending - 350

C

No (Charity)

No – as Good Relations have a budget for catering for students

Approve

No Charge

No hospitality

Pharmacy Forum NI

15th November 2018

Pharmacy Forum NI Rewarding Excellence Event 2018 – Fellows Dinner, annual event to recognize excellence and professionalism across the industry.

Numbers attending - 100

C

No (Charity)

No – not linked to Belfast Agenda

Approve

No Charge

No hospitality

Polish Educational and Cultural Association

18th November 2018

Polish Independence Day 2018 –

Celebration event to promote diversity and reflect on positive contribution of Polish community.

Numbers attending - 160

C & D

No (Charity)

Yes - Tea, Coffee & Biscuits

Approve

No Charge

Tea and Coffee Reception

The Scout Association, Northern Ireland Scout Council

4th January 2019

Queen’s Scout Award and Chief Scout’s Award Presentation – 175 young people receiving awards,reception with awards ceremony

Numbers attending - 450

C & D

No (Charity)

Yes - Tea, Coffee & Biscuits

Approve

No Charge

Tea and Coffee Reception

Agri-food and Biosciences Institute

8th September 2019

Campylobacter, Helicobacter and Related Organisms Conference Welcome Reception – Conference promotes microbiological food safety, drinks reception to launch this conference in Belfast

Numbers attending - 300

A & B

No as this event is linked to Visit Belfast endorsed

Yes - Wine

Approve

No Charge

Wine Reception