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Poverty Truth Commissions help to bring about change and alter the ways people think about poverty.

BBC Children in Need are pausing their Main and Small Grants Programme.

This article lists frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the Covid Recovery Programme 2022 and will be updated on a regular basis.

This series of online training is designed specifically for charity trustees and those staff whose work contributes to the good governance

This group did the Transformative Leadership Programme in Autumn 2021 in East Belfast.

NICVA recently hosted an engagement event with the Department for Communities (DfC) on the recently published draft Housing Supply Strategy.

The Community Faiths’ Forum (CFF) is open to all faith groups who seek to help disadvantaged, excluded, or marginalised people in local

Faith-based organisations in Northern Ireland have an important and distinctive place and reach in society and their work plays an

The Department for Communities (DfC) launch Covid Recovery Programme for Organisations to reduce or remove operating deficits, which have arisen in

With another year of lockdowns & uncertainty facing so many within the community, the VCSE sector continued to demonstrate strength

The Electoral Commission guidance for non-party campaigners covers spending limits, donations, when you must register with the Commission, reporting requirements and

As we approach a new year we may be thinking about new opportunities and the skills we need. There are

As we approach a new year we may be thinking about new opportunities and the skills we need. There are

The Northern Ireland Fiscal Commission, established in March to investigate devolving greater revenue-raising powers to the NI Executive, has published its findings today

January 2022 dates have now been set for the Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP) in North Belfast

Press Release NICVA and The Wheel launch Shared Island, Shared Practices, a new all-island initiative that will bring together communities from

Book a free one-hour cyber security clinic appointment to work out appropriate next steps for your organisation to improve its

In this varied, standalone role, NICVA’s HR Manager has responsibility for implementing the HR strategy and providing HR advice to sectoral organisations. NB: This

Whilst the NI Executive guidance remains to ‘work from home where possible’, at NICVA we have been planning how we

NICVA is a membership organisation, we exist to serve our members. This article gives an overview of what’s on offer for our members.

The Big Give is the UK’s number 1 match funding platform specialising in connecting charities, philanthropists and the public to make a greater impact through

These PSNI officers did the Transformative Leadership Programme in Autumn 2021 in West Belfast. Here’s what they had to say.

Seed funding for village revival projects in Northern Ireland from the Architectural Heritage Fund is available now.

Mervyn works with Belfast Exposed and did the TLP in the Belvoir, Taughmonagh, Finaghy, Annadale/Ballynafeigh area of South Belfast in

NICVA is recruiting a Project Coordinator for the Transformative Leadership Programme. This a great opportunity to coordinate this Belfast-wide programme

The ESF Users Group briefing sets out urgent recommendations to government for ensuring the replacement of vital EU funding helping 10,000

The revised Code of Good Governance for the voluntary and community sector in NI was officially launched at a special

Kenneth Branagh is back in Belfast for a showing of his new Film Belfast. The new movie goes on release

Researchers from QUB are seeking representatives from community organisations that work with ethnic minority & migrant communities to join the

Following on from the Spending Review Announcement on Wednesday 27th October, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy joined NICVA members to provide

The VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel have announced the 2nd annual VCSE Community Conference “Enabling Change: People and Communities at the

NICVA Fundraising Advice is delighted to present the #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series 2021, 6-10 December. 

Further to the introduction of this Bill to the Assembly in September, the Committee for Communities has launched its ‘call

NICVA is recruiting a HR Manager for a maternity cover vacancy. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, this varied, stand

Cashless transactions were a feature of daily life before COVID, but 2020 forced many charities to offer supporters alternative donation methods.

Cashless transactions were a feature of daily life before COVID, but 2020 forced many charities to offer supporters alternative donation methods.

Cashless transactions were a feature of daily life before COVID, but 2020 forced many charities to offer supporters alternative donation methods.  

A comprehensive range of opportunities to develop and learn new skills.

With the NI Assembly Election due to be held in May 2022, NICVA have invited each of the five main

Trustees’ Week takes place in the first week of November. It is a time to recognise and value the work

With support from NICVA, The Scaffolding Project have launched a briefing document examining ‘The experience of poverty and community responses in East

Northern Ireland Director Kate Beggs shares her reflections on the last 18 months as well as their plans to continue

The LRA (Labour Relations Agency) has published new guidance: ‘A Practical Guide to Hybrid Working’ to help employers who wish

Cashless transactions were a feature of daily life before COVID, but 2020 forced many charities to offer supporters alternative donation methods. 

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and an opportunity for individuals and organisations to improve their cyber security knowledge, understand

This Sunday, staff from NICVA will be pounding the streets of Belfast in an effort to raise funds for Sunshine Foundation Romania.  

NICVA is recruiting a PA to our Chief Executive. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team at NICVA in

Jim Bailie from East Belfast Community Development Association (EBCDA) tells us about the impact of the TQUK Level 3 Award in Training

The Wheel is recruiting for a Project Director to lead an exciting new project, a joint initiative of The Wheel and

Catch up here on what NICVA’s Policy and Public Affairs team have been up to in the last quarter to highlight

Fast and reliable access to the internet is now widely regarded to be an essential utility, just like water and

A new forum aimed at supporting and improving communications on issues around charity law, regulation and trends has been launched

While the NI Executive’s recent guidance remains to work from home, it also encouraged employers ‘to plan for a return

With almost three quarters of NICVA members working to promote positive community relations, it remains a substantial area of work

Everyone wants to live well. It is also important to die well.

This training and support programme aims to provide women with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to become influencers

We asked the Grants and Donor Care Team at Community Foundation NI to reflect on the last 18 months to

Vodafone has launched charities.connected, an initiative giving UK charities the opportunity to apply for free data to help the communities

The Home Office has updated their guidance for Irish citizens travelling to the UK from Ireland or the Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey

Leading civic and business figures are calling on EU and UK politicians to resolve the NI Protocol in ways that

The Department of Health is currently undertaking a consultation to gather views on the draft Framework which will underpin Integrated

The Belfast Community Planning Partnership has started a review of the 2017 Belfast Agenda and they want to hear from

Free fundraising advice clinics for members to discuss their fundraising needs to start 15 September 2021.

NICVA is recruiting an Information Officer for a maternity cover vacancy in our busy Information Management team. 

Charities and other societies will be allowed to sell their lottery tickets online from the 7 September 2021.

NICVA welcome the announcement of a “Big Jab Weekend” taking place this Saturday and Sunday, to give people even more opportunities

NICVA has prepared a response to the Charities Bill 2021.  Closing date for receipt of responses is Friday 3 September 2021.

NICVA recently held a webinar with the Department for the Economy to provide an overview of the High Street £100

From 1 July 2021, the electoral register in Northern Ireland will be renewed as part of the national canvass. If

Further to the introduction of the Charities Bill to the Assembly in June, the Committee for Communities has launched its

Geraldine is a volunteer with Falls Community Council.

Brian works for Limestone United Cross Community Project and did the TLP course in North Belfast in May-June 2021.

The Minister for Communities, Deirdre Hargey MLA, has appointed an independent, expert panel to review the Discretionary Support scheme which

Jill works for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Involvement Team and completed the TLP in Spring 2021.

Christine works for Upper Springfield Development Trust and completed the TLP in Spring 2021.

Tiwa volunteers with Storehouse NI and also ANAKA Women’s Group.

Conor works for Intercomm in North Belfast and is also a Sinn Fein councillor.

What’s the latest on the Peace Plus programme and how will voluntary and community organisations be involved?  NICVA  meets with SEUPB to get

There are currently a number of opportunities for people who work or volunteer in a community or voluntary organisation to

The Minister for Communities introduced the Charities Bill to the Assembly on 21 June.  

On 23rd June , the first full meeting of 2021 of the Government and Voluntary & Community Sector Joint Forum (JF)

Catch up here on what NICVA’s Policy and Public Affairs Team has been doing in the last quarter to support

As The Fundraising Regulator approaches its fifth anniversary, Gerard Oppenheim reflects on its impact on Northern Ireland in this latest

NICVA have a wide range of training on offer for staff, volunteers and board members in the voluntary and community

NICVA is lending it’s support to a new hard-hitting public awareness campaign, focusing on how paramilitary gangs use illegal money lending as

Michelle Magee, is Office Manager at The Scout Foundation NI based in North Belfast. Here, she talks about her experience

Julie works for The Executive Office (TEO) and completed the TLP course in North Belfast in April – May 2021.

The Home Office have issued further information and guidance on the process for employers completing right to work checks on

The Women’s Policy Group Northern Ireland are re-launching the WPG COVID-19 Feminist Recovery Plan on Wednesday 28th July 2021 from

On the 24th June the Department for Health, in partnership with NICVA will host an engagement event for stakeholders across

Belfast City Council, NICVA and Partners delivered an informative PEACE IV funded networking conference on 10th June.

As part of NICVA’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity in East Belfast, the Greenway Legacy Programme was developed as a pilot

On Thursday 10 June, Sarah Travers hosted an event in Strand Arts Centre with NICVA and EBCDA, celebrating the participation

Thursday 10 June saw East Belfast Community Development Agency launch a new, free coaching service, as part of east Belfast’s Communities

EBCDA launches their Communities in Transition, Community Development Capacity Building Toolkit

To mark Carers Week 2021 the Coalition of Carers Organisations have released this statement calling for urgent support for carers

This week the LRA (Labour Relations Agency) published its new guide to support employees and employers with managing vaccination issues

On Wednesday 9th June the Home Office are hosting an online session to discuss the EU Settlement Scheme and what

New research released for #Carers Week 2021 (7th – 13th June 2021) has found that carers lost, on average, 25 hours