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Welcome to the November edition of the impact round-up. I trust you’re all thinking about how we only have six

After an excellent Trustees’ Week 2021, I’ve found a lot to reflect on in my first NCVO blog. It’s been fantastic to hear how

In response to the Health Secretary’s announcement today that regulations making COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment will now be

Dr Christopher Damm is a research fellow at the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research at Sheffield Hallam University.

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

Emily Dyson, Head of Communications at IVAR and Trustee at The JUMP:   At IVAR we often talk about how

This series shares some of the challenges 12 long-term leaders have been exploring together over the past 18 months, in

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

In October’s volunteering round-up, we’re sharing the progress made so far on the Vision for Volunteering. First though, a word

In our fourth blog from our learning in uncertainty series, Marta Arranz reflects on recent experiences and shares simple and

On Wednesday 27 October, the chancellor delivered the Autumn Statement and three-year Spending Review. The Autumn Statement sets out the

In response to today’s (27 October) Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and Autumn Budget, Dr Rhidian Hughes, Chief Executive of VODG,

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

This series shares some of the challenges 12 long-term leaders have been exploring together over the past 18 months, in

Ahead of this year’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) on 27 October, the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) has called on

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.  

Trustees’ Week: 1–5 November 2021 Trustees’ Week is an annual event showcasing the great work of the 700,000 volunteer trustees

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

In our third blog from our learning in uncertainty series, Nikki Wimborne from Cripplegate Foundation reflects on breaking free from

In response to today’s publication of the State of Care 2020/21 by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Dr Rhidian Hughes,

In early November, IVAR will be publishing research into why and how foundations give unrestricted funding. We’d like to invite

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

Every other month this round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and

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

This series shares some of the challenges 12 long-term leaders have been exploring together over the past 18 months, in

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

In the second blog from our learning in uncertainty blog series, Donna Buxton from City Bridge Trust (CBT) reflects on

Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including various bills going through parliament, a

VODG Quality and Safeguarding Network | Health and Safety Questionnaire Your name(Required) Your email(Required) Your organisations(Required) Are you interested in

This series shares some of the challenges 12 long-term leaders have been exploring together over the past 18 months, in

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

In the first blog of our learning in uncertainty series, Shoshana Boyd Gelfand reflects on what it means to be

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.  

Here’s the September volunteering round-up, including information, updates and events on all things volunteering. Vision for Volunteering In June we

NCVO research and insight manager, Anya Martin, looks at the key findings of the Almanac 2021 and what they show

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

Today our chair, Dr Priya Singh, has updated on the outcomes of independent investigations into complaints submitted to the board last year as part of our inquiry into unresolved incidents

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

Launch of new guide to recruiting Black and Asian charity trustees Only 8% of trustees in England and Wales are

A recent survey of Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) members has unearthed stark findings – all the survey’s Chief Executive

Welcome to the autumn round-up. In this edition we spotlight opportunities in impact and evaluation. We also share useful data

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

NCVO has long influenced government to ensure charities and volunteers have what they need to make a difference and to

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

In the Sunday Telegraph, Oliver Dowden claimed that charities were being ‘…hijacked by a vocal minority seeking to burnish their

We’ve spent over a year reporting on leadership during the uncertainty of the pandemic, capturing the experiences of voluntary and

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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (7 September) set out the government’s vision for the future of social care funding. Commenting

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.

Here’s the August volunteering round-up, including information, updates and events on all things volunteering. Covid-19 guidance We created a short survey

Covid-19: Updated guidance on running meetings Following the lifting of restrictions in England last month, and an end to temporary

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

In July and August, we hosted two events in response to the government’s lifting of covid-19 restrictions. These events brought together 70 representatives, from a range of voluntary sector organisations, to share concerns and discuss how organisations were

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

Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including a number of bills and the

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

IVAR introduction  Leaders of smaller voluntary organisations experienced a prolonged, and unprecedented, period of uncertainty during 2020/21 in the height

IVAR introduction  Leaders of smaller voluntary organisations experienced a prolonged, and unprecedented, period of uncertainty during 2020/21 in the height

IVAR introduction  Leaders of smaller voluntary organisations experienced a prolonged, and unprecedented, period of uncertainty during 2020/21 in the height

At IVAR, we recognise the value and importance of engaging people with varied viewpoints in our work, and listening to

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.

62% of adults in England volunteered their time at least once in the last year. 42% did so at least

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

Here’s the July volunteering round-up including information, updates and events on all things volunteering. Covid-19 guidance updates On 19 July,

Trust in charities increases New research published by the Charity Commission shows that trust in charities is recovering to a

Over the last three weeks, I’ve met 32 leaders of small and medium voluntary organisations at four online peer support

This blog was written jointly by Juliet Lamb and Catherine Goodall. Juliet Lamb is the project manager for the UK

We’ve heard from 23 leaders during our recent peer support sessions. Here, two of those leaders share reflections about what

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

23 July 2021 VODG has today submitted a representation to the NHSX Data Strategy Survey. The survey sought views on

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.

In Lancashire and South Cumbria, Pennine Lancashire is often cited as an example of good practice in cross-sector working in