Commitment to Excellence

To effectively manage its activities, The Cedar Foundation has pioneered or played a leading role in the application of a range of quality initiatives in the Voluntary Sector in Northern Ireland.

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During the 1990s, the organisation committed to a process of continuous improvement, gained recognition as an Investor in People organisation, a Charter Mark Award and ISO 9002 registration for the Assisted Living Scheme and subsequently making the transition to ISO 9001:2000.

Logo The Cedar Foundation has been twice awarded the Mark of Excellence (2002 and 2004). In addition the Foundation’s Training Services have won 5 National Training Awards and were one of the first three organisations in Europe to be awarded the European Quality in Rehabilitation Mark (EQRM) in 2003.

Logo The Cedar Foundation was delighted to be awarded the prestigious Northern Ireland Quality Award on Monday 30th January 2006. Achieving the Northern Ireland Quality Award confirms The Cedar Foundation as "a role model organisation in Northern Ireland that has developed a mature approach to continuous improvement". The Cedar Foundation is also the first voluntary organisation to win this prestigious award.

EFQM European Quality Award In October 2007 The Cedar Foundation was awarded with The EFQM European Excellence Award. The EFQM Excellence Award is Europe’s most prestigious recognition for organisational excellence given to Europe’s best performing companies and not for profit organisations.

Investors in People Champion In November 2007 The Cedar Foundation gained IiP Champion status at an award ceremony in London. Gaining the “Champion” status, shows Cedar’s commitment to the development of its people, recognising their value in continuing to develop and deliver groundbreaking services for disabled people.

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Northern Ireland Best Practice Event

On 20th May over 60 delegates from a range of public, community and voluntary sector organisations attended The Cedar Foundation’s Best Practice Event in Malone Lodge.

Fundraising Rush in Craigavon

Nearly £8000 was raised by brave Adrenaline Rushers who zipped across Craigavon Lakes recently to raise money for Northern Ireland Disability Charity, The Cedar Foundation.

Training for Life after Brain Injury

The Cedar Foundation chose the theme A Life Less Ordinary – Train for Life after Brain Injury to promote Brain Injury Awareness Week which took place from 31st March – 4th April 2008.

Events

Fire'N'Ice, 18th October 2008

Fire’N’Ice is a unique opportunity to undertake a once in a lifetime challenge while raising funds for disabled people in Northern Ireland. It will consist of a Glasswalk, followed by a Firewalk.

Abseil, 20th September 2008

The Cedar Foundation is looking for brave people to raise funds for our work by taking the plunge down the side of the Invest NI Headquarters in Belfast.

Irish Four Peaks Challenge

Ascend the highest peak in each of the four provinces of Ireland in a challenging 36 hour period. With the event fully managed by the ascent team, you will have the opportunity to undertake a once in a lifetime challenge in safety and comfort while raising funds for The Cedar Foundation.

1000 Mile Challenge

Can you go the distance and help The Cedar Foundation cover 1000 miles in 2008 and help raise 10,000 pounds for disabled children and adults in Northern Ireland.

Overseas Challenges

Horse riding in Mongolia, Brazil or accross the Andes, Canoeing on the Zambezi River, Cycling in Cuba, China, South Africa or Sri Lanka, Camel Riding through the Sahara, or Trekking in many different and interesting places, the choice is yours.

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