The Learning Exchange Network

CES is designing and delivering the Learning Exchange Network, a three-year contract of shared learning opportunities for all National Lottery Community Fund grant holders in Northern Ireland. The project is commissioned by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK.
The Learning Exchange Network is commissioned by The National Lottery Community Fund using funds raised by National Lottery players.

Shared Knowldege across Connected Organisations

The Learning Exchange Network connects National Lottery Community Fund-funded organisations across Northern Ireland to share learning and practical insights. Led by the Centre for Effective Services (CES), the project builds grant holders' skills and knowledge by linking organisations that are geographically close, thematically aligned, or facing similar challenges.

CES will deliver a programme of learning opportunities both in person and online, shaped by grant holders' needs, helping them build confidence to share their learning with networks, communities, the wider sector, and policy makers. Grant holders will access training, resources, and peer expertise.

For more information, contact learningexchange@effectiveservices.org

Our aim is to support a culture of shared learning by:

Prioritising peer learning and lived experience, and valuing the skills and strengths that already exist within the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.

Creating inclusive, accessible and flexible opportunities for grant holders to connect, reflect and learn with one another.

Supporting grant holders to build confidence and skills to demonstrate and share learning and impact within their communities and across the wider sector.

Knowledge Hub

We have compiled the following resources to help outline our goals and accomplishments in this project.

Learning Resources

5 Top Tips for bringing LEN to your organisation.

Learning generated through the Learning Exchange Network will be shared with grant holders and, where

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Case Studies

5 Top Tips for bringing LEN to your organisation.

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5 Top Tips for bringing LEN to your organisation.

Learning generated through the Learning Exchange Network will be shared with grant holders and, where

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Reading MAterials

5 Top Tips for bringing LEN to your organisation.

Learning generated through the Learning Exchange Network will be shared with grant holders and, where

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Events

Upcoming & past Learning Exchange Network events.

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