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The National Joint Council for Local Government Services pay agreement has been confirmed for 2024-2025.  The pay offer was for

NICVA submitted a response to the consultation on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has written a blog about the impact of data breaches and the role our sector can

In today’s fast-paced world, showcasing the impact of your work isn’t just important—it’s essential! 

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has written a blog about the impact of data breaches and the role our sector can

NICVA, RCN, Volunteer Now, CO3 and Development Trusts NI share key messaging from their recent engagement sessions on the draft PFG.

FactCheckNI is Northern Ireland’s first and only dedicated fact-checking and training service. 

Fundraising Advice Officer, Jocelyn Horton, rounds up some of the recent announcements in funding and fundraising. 

Recognising how Good Relations work is transforming communities in Northern Ireland.

Twenty community leaders convened at the Galbally Community Centre for the final networking event of the Transforming Local Leadership (TLL)

NICVA is recruiting a Director of Policy & Insight.  This is an exciting opportuity to join the team at NICVA

NICVA is recruiting a Digital Manager.  This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at NICVA in a pivotal

NICVA is currently seeking nominations from across the voluntary and community sector to the Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Panel which

NICVA is recruiting an Executive Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team at NICVA in a pivotal role at the

Information Commissioners Office blog about the ICO data protection fee.

The National Lottery Community Fund has today launched a major new funding programme, ‘Strengthening Communities,’ to support people in greatest

October 2024 marks the 21st year of Cyber Security Awareness month, a reminder of the importance of managing our cyber security risks and doing all

A new report by NICVA highlights the challenges faced by Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector workforce, examines the implications

Feedback from the our event held on 3rd Sept 24 with the Department of Economy as part of the Department’s consultation

Over recent months NICVA has been working with the Department of Health (DOH) to seek the  voluntary and community sector’s views as

The NI Executive has published the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 laying out in draft form the Executive’s key commitments and

The Community Ownership Fund is a £150 million fund over 4 years to support community groups across the UK to take

The NI Executive has published the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 laying out in draft form the Executive’s key commitments and

Over the last few months NICVA has been working with the Department of Health (DOH) to take feedback on their

The Community Ownership Fund, a £150 million fund over 4 years to support community groups across England, Wales, Scotland, and

The Pudsey Next Steps funding programme will help achieve greater equity, diversity, and inclusion in their grant-making. The first round

Over the last four years 171 people have participated in our ILM level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and the learning

What You Need to Know from the Good Jobs Review

NICVA’s highly anticipated Future Thinking Summit will be held at W5 Belfast on Tuesday 22 October, bringing charities, community groups

Celia Currie, Fundraising Regulator, provides an update on changes to the Fundraising Levy and registration fees.

The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) strongly condemns the mindless and appalling racist violence that occurred over the

Hundreds of people from the voluntary and community sector and trade unions gathered outside Parliament Buildings at Stormont yesterday (8

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has today launched Phase one of the Lough Neagh:

The €5m/£4.3m Generation Green Community Fund will support sustainability projects across the island of Ireland. Local communities have the power and the

Arrangements for a September meeting of the All-Party Group on the Voluntary and Community Sector have now been confirmed.  

Some organisations are still having issues with their bank over their bank account.  Over the last two years NICVA has continued to

NICVA has submitted a response to the Department for Communities consultation on the introduction of a £20,000 charity registration threshold

The Department for Communities will be introducing proposals to increase the maximum prize limit for a society’s lottery as well

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced that DoH core grant funding for voluntary and community sector organisations will be maintained

A landslide victory for Labour, a new Prime Minister and some shock results in Northern Ireland. Here’s a recap of

A new scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities.

The election results and a new government bring a sense of optimism. It provides an opportunity to reset our relationship

iCommunity’s recent All Island SDG Symposium featured a range of expert speakers and workshop hosts who shared their insights and

Lighthouse’s vision is to be a beacon of hope that works to guide people to a brighter tomorrow and is

With the 2024-25 Budget announced by the Finance Minister on the 25th April 2024, Government Departments are consulting on the

Free, one-hour fundraising advice clinics for NICVA members to discuss their fundraising needs.