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A question on many people’s lips is ‘can people still volunteer under the lockdown?’ We’ve spoken to the government and

Charities delivering public services are facing extremely serious challenges due to covid-19. From drastic changes in the volume and nature of demand, to having

Volunteer Now have produced some really useful guidance on volunteering during COVID 19

NICVA Skills and Development team continue to offer training opportunities online for you and your organisation. Keep an eye on our

This article looks at the Job Retention Scheme announced by the Government, one of a range of financial support measures for employers.

The DfC Minister has lead responsibility for Government Voluntary and Community Sector relations.  

Charity trustee meetings and AGMs are usually held on a face-to-face basis however during the corona virus period charities need to

Last week, IVAR and London Funders issued a joint blog on what was learned from the funding response to the Grenfell

The Halifax Foundation NI board have decided to focus on their small and medium grants over the coming months in

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) is actively working across the sector to ensure plans and responses in relation to

The Government has introduced a number of measures to support employers financially during these challenging times for organisations resulting from the

Cyber criminals and scammers will take advantage of concerns and confusion around coronavirus. Beware of scams.  

The Charity Commission has issued important information for charities to clarify expectations while operating and reporting during the Coronavirus period. 

In light of COVID-19, the PSNI has made the decision to temporarily suspend issuing any permits or licences for street

When crisis hits, people step up – and we’re seeing lots of that right now. So I’d like to say thanks to

In 2018, IVAR and London Funders published a report looking at the key features of funders’ grant-making responses to the

NICVAs Public Affairs Forum recently held a session with senior representatives from Derry City & Strabane District Council to learn more

NICVA had a very positive meeting yesterday, Wednesday 18 March 2020, with Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey

Coronavirus financial support for charities NCVO is working closely with government on a package of financial support specifically aimed at

As the rate of coronavirus infections and the UK’s response to the pandemic both escalate, the coronavirus bill has now

The National Emergencies Trust has today launched an appeal to raise funds to help local charities support those individuals suffering

This article gives a brief overview of an advice note from the Fundraising Regulator for charities involved in community fundraising

NICVAs Conversation Zone – Real Engagement on the Issues that Matter

‘We will do whatever it takes.’ Those were the words of chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday evening, as he outlined what

Moving office staff to homeworking is going to offer new challenges. This article gives some practical advice.

Coronavirus will have implications for charities as well as their staff, volunteers and beneficiaries.  In this blog, I set out

This article contains signposting to sources of information regarding human resources during the coronavirus outbreak, as well as practical guidance

Regularly updated information for organsiations managing the impact of the Coronavirus

Is the charity landscape increasingly blighted by silos and run by egos? Silos mean lots of people are working in

NICVA’s latest Income and Expenditure 2019 update has revealed that the total income received by the VCSE sector in Northern

We’ve analysed nine months of data from over 200 organisations – allowing us to find out more about: how voluntary

Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including the budget, the Charity Commission’s upcoming

NICVA’s latest survey of Charitable Giving in Northern Ireland shows that donations have fallen since 2019, but that in the

Yesterday the chancellor delivered his spring budget. As expected, he used the opportunity to deliver on promises made by Boris

Dr Rhidian Hughes, chief executive of the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG), has made this statement following the Chancellor’s Budget.

As of February 2020, it is estimated that there are 6,122 organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE)

Since our last quarterly update, we’ve seen a Westminster Election, an election in the Republic of Ireland and the UK

We need a national conversation about creating a social care future between people who use services, professionals and policy makers.

Business in The Community held a Charity and Business Partnership event on 27 February 2020. Jonathan Andrews from Remarkable Partnerships

Should you be investing your charity funds more wisely? 

The Charity Commission has just published the results of its inquiry into Save the Children. The inquiry looks at allegations

This blog was co-written by NCVO’s EDI working group, which is made up of one member from each team at

This blog was co-written by NCVO’s EDI working group, which is made up of one member from each team at

With an increase in the regions affected by coronavirus, (COVID-19) there is helpful information and guidance available online from a range

The National Minimum and National Living Wage rates will increase on 1 April 2020.

Women of The Next Chapter project CELEBRATE the future of peace-building and representation in public and political life

Stainsacre is a Yorkshire village 2 miles from Whitby where transport via bus has stopped due to cutbacks. This has

We’re delighted to once again be hosting the Conversation Zone at the Alliance Party conference on Saturday 7th March at the Stormont Hotel.

Rebalancing the Relationship: Emerging findings and draft recommendations We are over halfway through our Rebalancing the Relationship project, which explores

One of the challenges for membership organisations like NCVO is finding way to support and give a voice to charity

As part of a broader commitment to working more in the open, I wanted to share some of the conversations

Our recent studies The possible, not the perfect and Duty to Care? observed that ‘too much caution can narrow the

The Sustainable Development Goals Working Group was established in 2019 to explore how the voluntary and community sector can help

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) working group has outlined their Key Ask for the Programme for Government.

Budget 2020 On 11 March the government will deliver its first big tax and spending event since late 2018, after

In June 2019, a team of Tudor Trust staff and trustees visited Hartlepool to test out a way of paring

Last week, the government set out the details of its new immigration system which will come into force on 1

Social prescribing involves a ‘link worker’ working in partnership with someone to help them identify and access support to address

The Health Equity in England: Marmot Review 10 Years On report reveals that since 2010 life expectancy in England has

Representatives from across the VCSE Sector have their say on the development of the new PEACE PLUS Programme 2021-2027  

NICVA has prepared a response to the Regulation of Gambling in Northern Ireland consultation. 

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) which represents disability support charities is extremely concerned about government’s points based immigration proposals.

Trusteeship in 2020 Louise Thomson from The Governance Institute has shared her thoughts on the big challenges and issues which

NICVA’s Assembly Insider is a weekly email bulletin providing information on the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly, in particular

Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including select committee elections, leadership elections and

Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly impact round-up. Each month at NCVO charities evaluation services we summarise the

Brexit and volunteering The UK left the European Union with a deal on 31 January 2020 and is now in

NCVO is often asked to support funders to assess their impact and learn from their work. We want to share

NICVA’s Assembly Insider is a weekly email bulletin providing information on the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly, in particular

Today VODG (Voluntary Organisations Disability Group) announces the culmination of a successful campaign to raise awareness of the need to

The Center for Evaluation, based in Washington DC, have pioneered a “learning habits” approach to becoming a learning organisation. In

The new Sector Pulse Check report by Hft this year reveals the extent to which social care providers are having

NICVA’s Assembly Insider is a weekly email bulletin providing information on the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly and in

Today we leave the European Union. Following the 2019 general election and Boris Johnson’s significant majority, the House of Commons

From the outset, the Trust was designed as a spend-out organisation. From day one, we have been planning for closure.

January always feels like one of the longest months, and this year has been no different – a feeling that

NICVA was delighted to attend the Eastside Awards ceremony on Friday night, where the East Belfast Community Capacity and Leadership

The start of the year is always marked by predictions. Those of us working in charities are no different in

VODG has today published a new report that calls for a fresh approach to the strategic commissioning of disability services

Well that went quickly… If you browse the shelves of airport bookshops, you’ll be aware that they groan under the

NICVA  responded to the recent consultation on delivery of a  Dormant  Accounts Fund  for Northern Ireland.

The Department for Communities currently funds a Faith Based Engagement Strand under the Regional Infrastructure Support Programme (RISP) which provides

Budget 2020 The government has announced that the next budget announcement will be on 11 March. The Treasury has opened

In order to change the culture within a health and care system, health, voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors (VCSE)

VODG is today delighted to launch our 2020 member survey. As a representative body for more than 100 not-for-profit organisations,

Spring dates have now been set for the Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP)—a leadership training programme funded by the PEACE IV

Halifax Foundation NI have developed a new strategy for 2020–2023, ‘A Vision for the Future’. An interview with Brenda McMullan, Executive

Trusteeship in 2020 Louise Thomson from The Governance Institute has shared her thoughts on the big challenges and issues which

Providing support to our volunteers through developing a positive culture, listening to their feedback and giving constructive feedback is essential

Time Well Spent: volunteering in the public sector On Monday, we released our second focused Time Well Spent report on

From today (16 January) online pledges for the Health Charter will come to a close. The Health Charter, which was

VODG is pleased to support a new initiative that aims to encourage better medicines support for people who are receiving

NICVA is delighted to be returning to the UUP Conference to host our Conversation Zone on 8 February at the

If your registered charity’s financial year is 1 April – 31 March then you will have a deadline of 31 January

NICVA has prepared a briefing paper on the Regulation of Gambling in Northern Ireland consultation. 

With the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive newly restored, we take a look at the priorirites for the new Executive and

Welcome to the January edition of our monthly impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the

      (U)HNW private clients’ needs are changing. Research shows that they want more comprehensive and personalised support from

NICVA welcomes the positive outcome of the Northern Ireland Talks process and the formation of a new Executive.

VODG is today delighted to announce the launch of a project that seeks to better understand the digital, data and