The new UK Civil Society Covenant
The new UK Civil Society Covenant has been launched today, marking an opportunity to reset relationships between government and civil
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The new UK Civil Society Covenant has been launched today, marking an opportunity to reset relationships between government and civil
Read MoreNICVA Welcomes New NI Partnership Agreement and UK Civil Society Covenant as Milestones for Sector Collaboration jonny.currie@n… Wed, 16/07/2025 –
Read MorePlatfform Wellbeing are providing wellbeing support to people working or volunteering in safeguarding in Wales, and those affected by safeguarding
Read MoreStudent Placement Opportunity – Communications and Engagement Support (Temporary 48 weeks) Lorraine.McCul… Fri, 11/07/2025 – 10:03
Read MoreThe Clean Energy Fund is supporting voluntary organisations in North Wales to lower carbon emissions and create innovation in clean
Read MoreTogether with a variety of volunteering stakeholders we’re excited to launch our New Approach to Volunteering for Wales. Launched today
Read MoreDon’t miss out on this great opportunity to support a vital leader in the voluntary sector, giving them the capacity
Read MoreNICVA Joins Civil Society Groups in urging NI Executive to withdraw draft Anti-Poverty Strategy, citing it as ‘Unfit for Purpose’
Read MoreMember Spotlight: The Little Forget Me Nots Trust – Compassionate Support for Bereaved Families leeann.kelly@n… Fri, 20/06/2025 – 10:21
Read MoreAre you ready to shout about your favourite voluntary organisation or volunteer? Take part in this year’s awards and nominate
Read MoreLaunch of Anti Poverty Strategy for NI kathy.maguire@… Thu, 19/06/2025 – 10:10
Read MoreJoint Forum June Meeting Update – Important Milestone kathy.maguire@… Fri, 13/06/2025 – 16:58
Read MoreNICVA response to the new draft SORP denise.copelan… Thu, 12/06/2025 – 17:17
Read MoreJoint Forum June Meeting Update kathy.maguire@… Fri, 13/06/2025 – 16:58
Read MoreNICVA statement on violence and community unrest in Ballymena shauna.oneill@… Thu, 12/06/2025 – 14:19
Read MoreWe’re looking for a proactive and committed individual to join the Social Investment Cymru team as a Clean Energy Investment
Read MoreBeyond UKSPF – Economic Inclusion and the role of the voluntary and community sector jonny.currie@n… Wed, 11/06/2025 – 12:56
Read MoreThe Coastal Capacity Building Fund is supporting local projects in coastal areas in Wales and bringing together partners to tackle
Read MoreLet’s celebrate Volunteers’ Week this year by giving a massive thank you to all those who have stepped up and
Read MoreAs we celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2025 and World Environment Day, we share Patsy’s story, highlighting how volunteering helps people and
Read MoreProject Administrator Vacancy – Community Empowerment Programme susan.glass@ni… Wed, 04/06/2025 – 10:01
Read MoreYoung volunteers at Talyllyn Railway have brought history back to life while gaining skills, confidence, and a strong sense of
Read MoreIt’s time for Volunteers’ Week, the annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. It’s Volunteers’ Week
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Wales Ethnically Diverse Sports Awards (WEDSA) 2025. The awards
Read MoreRichard Green is a Site Ambassador at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs, Cardiff. Volunteering gives him the social contact he missed
Read MoreAs Volunteers’ Week approaches, organisations across Wales are preparing to celebrate the contributions of volunteers in health and social care.
Read MoreEconomy Minister attends May Meeting of the APG on the Voluntary and Community Sector kathy.maguire@… Thu, 29/05/2025 – 14:20
Read MoreDiscover how fundraising in Wales has changed by taking part in the only study of its kind focussing on Wales.
Read MoreFair Funding for Fairer Communities is a Conversation Worth Having jonny.currie@n… Wed, 21/05/2025 – 16:39
Read MoreAre you ready to shout about your favourite voluntary organisation or volunteer? Take part in this year’s awards and nominate
Read MoreEvery year, Volunteers’ Week gives us a chance to celebrate the people who give their time and energy to improve
Read MoreNew PEACEPLUS Programme Launches to Empower Belfast Communities and Support Local Leadership shauna.oneill@… Mon, 19/05/2025 – 13:39
Read MoreJoin WCVA and the Fundraising Regulator for an essential overview of the new Code of Fundraising Practice which sets the
Read MoreThe new version of the Code of Practice for Funding the Third Sector is a set of principles to ensure
Read MoreThe Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill: It’s Here – Here’s What Happens Next Lorraine.McCul… Thu, 01/05/2025 – 13:16
Read MoreWCVA’s Health and Care Project has received renewed funding for the next two years. The Health and Care Project, funded
Read MoreVolunteers with lived experience of mental health are supporting mental health services at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. A one
Read MoreWe’re looking for voluntary organisations to tell us how their work can save money by reducing the burden on the
Read MoreThe ongoing effects of the cost of living crisis are further stretching resources as demand for charitable services are increasing
Read MoreWelsh Ambulance Services Trust (WAST) trains and supports volunteers to enable prompt response to 999 calls and to reduce unnecessary
Read MoreNICVA Responds to DoH EQIA on draft Budget 25/26 kathy.maguire@… Thu, 17/04/2025 – 07:19
Read MoreTravelling around West Wales, our Sport Diversity Cymru team has been providing a listening ear to organisations that want to
Read MoreWorking with Utility Aid we’re gathering insights on voluntary sector energy usage, exploring the potential of our collective purchasing power
Read MoreThe inspirational Margaret Jervis and Richard Morgan recently announced their retirement after dedicating a lifetime to supporting people, communities and
Read MoreAn update on NICVA’s use of social media jonny.currie@n… Tue, 08/04/2025 – 16:21
Read MoreDisasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an urgent appeal in response to the devastating Myanmar Earthquake as member charities on
Read MoreWCVA and Welsh Government are co-creating a new approach to volunteering with key stakeholders in Wales, share your views on
Read MoreWe’re celebrating the fifth birthday of our Multi-Purpose Application system (MAP) – here’s how it’s helped us manage and distribute
Read MoreSpring statement briefing shauna.oneill@… Thu, 27/03/2025 – 12:54
Read MoreNHS Wales’s Time to Talk survey for November 2024 has found that 58% of people in Wales say they are
Read MoreThe impact rising Employers National Insurance Contributions will have on voluntary organisations has been highlighted again in a recent Senedd
Read MoreFunding from our Wales and Africa grants scheme has supported Size of Wales to empower women while tackling climate change.
Read MoreOne Year On: Moving from Reset to Results celine.mcstrav… Mon, 03/03/2025 – 09:28
Read MoreNICVA response to the NI Executive Programme for Government 2024-2027 jonny.currie@n… Sun, 02/03/2025 – 21:34
Read MoreOpen College Network and NICVA announce strategic partnership shauna.oneill@… Thu, 27/02/2025 – 22:12
Read MoreAll Party Group on Voluntary & Community Sector holds its first meeting of 2025 kathy.maguire@… Wed, 26/02/2025 – 12:59
Read MoreAll Party Group on Voluntary and Community Sector – Further Meeting Dates for 2025 confirmed kathy.maguire@… Wed, 26/02/2025 – 11:04
Read MoreA recent report highlights the importance of volunteers and community support for people living with dementia and their carers. THE
Read MoreDepartment of Health Core Grant Scheme Reveals Critical Gap in Voluntary Sector Support Despite Growing Health Needs jonny.currie@n… Wed, 19/02/2025
Read MoreWCVA and Macmillan Cancer Support in Wales’ Community Innovation Project recently concluded with a celebration event in Cardiff. The Community
Read MoreDuring March 2025, as part of our Newid project, we’ve got free Welsh language training sessions with Data Cymru and
Read MoreFunding February: The Importance of Networking in the VCSE Sector susan.glass@ni… Fri, 14/02/2025 – 16:00
Read MoreFunding February – A Case Study: Planned interventions bring children from segregated communities together susan.glass@ni… Thu, 06/02/2025 – 15:04
Read MoreThe Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant scheme is now open for projects that will look long-term at volunteering and improve volunteering
Read MoreCharities Host Conference on Combating Xenophobia, Racism, and Islamophobia in Northern Ireland shauna.oneill@… Mon, 03/02/2025 – 11:46
Read MoreThe Comic Relief Organisational Growth Grant helped Little Lounge grow and serve the community while launching their first Community Hub.
Read MorePublic Health Wales has published a new report ‘Investing in a Healthier Wales: prioritizing prevention’ and here are some key
Read MoreGot something to share with voluntary organisations in Wales? We’re now accepting applications for hosting events and taking exhibition space
Read MoreThe Comic Relief Organisational Growth Grant enabled the Game Change Project to develop a new mission statement, a three-year fundraising
Read MoreNICVA and CO3 Launch their Access to Resilience Programmes to Ethnically Minoritised Communities sandra.bailie@… Wed, 15/01/2025 – 16:20
Read MoreBelfast Agenda – NOMINATIONS OPEN for the refresh of the VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel susan.glass@ni… Wed, 15/01/2025 – 15:11
Read MoreWCVA issues a statement in response to the unfair and unfounded social media attacks directed at Welsh Refugee Council. We
Read MoreFollowing its postponement in August of last year, an updated draft of the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations
Read MoreUpcoming conference aims to strengthen business and community partnerships for positive impact shauna.oneill@… Fri, 03/01/2025 – 15:50
Read MoreAre you passionate about the health and resilience of our coasts and seas? We’re looking for someone to co-ordinate the
Read MoreNorthern Ireland’s Voluntary Sector Faces Critical Financial Pressure from NICs Increase shauna.oneill@… Fri, 13/12/2024 – 10:20
Read MoreAre you passionate about the health and resilience of our coasts and seas? We’re looking for someone to co-ordinate the
Read MoreA recent letter by WLGA has emphasised the need for urgent investment in social care by Welsh Government. THE LETTER
Read MoreNICVA’s 2024 Impact Report highlights how we have strengthened, supported, and championed the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland
Read MoreCommunity Foundation for Northern Ireland seeks input on new VSCE Digital Hub
Read MoreWe’re pleased to reveal that Cindy Chen, Head of Communications and Engagement at ProMo Cymru is this year’s Walter Dickie
Read MoreOur annual general meeting (AGM) took place on Friday, 6 November 2024. The AGM provided an opportunity for members to
Read MoreA project run by charities and anti-racist campaigners is playing a key role in Welsh Government’s aim to create an
Read MoreThe Department of Economy has commissioned the Alliance for Lifelong Learning to carry out a short piece of research into Impact
Read MoreThe Department of Economy has commissioned the Alliance for Lifelong Learning to carry out a short piece of research into Impact
Read MoreAfter a successful return to our original in-person format we’re pleased to announce that gofod3, Wales space for the voluntary
Read MoreOur sister organisation, Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales is offering a taster course on 18 December 2024 with free workshop
Read MoreWe’re working together with partners and voluntary organisations to address the impact of Employer National Insurance changes in Wales and
Read MoreThe Civil Society Group on charity banking issues has launched a joint report on the banking challenges that charities and
Read MoreWCVA, as a partner in the Wales School for Social Prescribing Research (WSSPR), has won a prestigious award for impact
Read MoreWe received a record number of nominations for the Welsh Charity Awards, find out who was victorious this year. The Welsh
Read MoreRosa, a grant-making charity funding women’s and girl’s organisations, have launched their seventh round of Voices from the Frontline Programme which awards grants of
Read Moreeasyfundraising is turning daily shopping into everyday magic, by working with brands that donate part of what shoppers spend to
Read MoreAt NICVA, we love to highlight the amazing work of our members. This month, we’re focusing on Kith & Kin
Read MoreAs Secretariat to the All Party Group on the Voluntary and Community Sector, NICVA is pleased to confirm its meeting
Read MoreOn 22 October 2024, NICVA brought together 370 representatives from Northern Ireland’s voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector for
Read More23-28 November is Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Now in its ninth year, its aim is to share best practices and protect
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that a new round of the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) is now open
Read MoreOur new report on the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) showcases another year of community-led environmental projects making significant
Read MoreHealth Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched the Department of Health’s Core Grant funding scheme for 2025/2026.
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