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Deprived area schemes 'at risk' Deprived area schemes 'at risk'
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Hundreds of community sector jobs could be at risk, according to the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action.Hundreds of community sector jobs could be at risk, according to the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action.
It warned the sector was in crisis over the Department of Social Development's failure to approve funding for Neighbourhood Renewal schemes.It warned the sector was in crisis over the Department of Social Development's failure to approve funding for Neighbourhood Renewal schemes.
The schemes provide community services in deprived areas across Northern Ireland, but in Belfast many groups are still waiting for funding.The schemes provide community services in deprived areas across Northern Ireland, but in Belfast many groups are still waiting for funding.
An emergency meeting is being held on Thursday to discuss the situation.An emergency meeting is being held on Thursday to discuss the situation.
Chief Executive Seamus McAleavey said about 150 groups were worried their projects would cease to exist.Chief Executive Seamus McAleavey said about 150 groups were worried their projects would cease to exist.
"Certainly I'm getting a feeling of crisis because organisations are fearful, they see themselves going to the wall in terms of the services they provide," he said."Certainly I'm getting a feeling of crisis because organisations are fearful, they see themselves going to the wall in terms of the services they provide," he said.
Patricia McKeown from public service union Unison said they would be looking for answers.
"This is a scheme that was budgeted for, the money should be available," she said.
"I don't know what's happening inside the department, but the trade union movement has a meeting with government at the highest level next week and this is going to feature as a key item on the agenda.
"It is a double hit, it's vulnerable jobs in vulnerable communities and it's the services inside the community as well."