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Alex Hastings, NICVA’s HR manager, gives us a few things to consider in terms of human resources as we return

On Wednesday 22 July 2020 NICVA hosted a webinar with speakers from Public Health Agency (PHA), Health and Safety Executive

Alex Hastings, NICVA’s HR manager, gives us a few things to consider in terms of human resources as we return

New research by the University of Ulster has highlighted that almost a third of NI jobs are still vulnerable as

Good Relations Week 2020 is going to be a little different this year. It will be a FREE online experience,

Many boards will be faced with making difficult decisions in the near future so it is imperative that they are getting the right information to help achieve

The government today (16 July 2020) announced a three-year £62million Community Discharge Fund to help local authorities discharge people with

Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including the start of work on covid-19

Welcome to the first of our EDI round-ups. Members of our internal EDI working group are going to take turns

Since April, over 70 leaders from healthcare, VCSE and local authorities have joined IVAR and SEUK-run peer support groups, sharing

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful’s latest marine litter survey reveals the extent of the single-use plastic litter on our beaches

Queen’s University’s ‘Covid-19 Rapid Response’ projects are partnering researchers and voluntary/              community organisations to address

The PSNI has announced that street collections can recommence if collectors use a suitable object to adhere to the one

UK and NI Governments announce new Covid-19 funding programmes.

NICVA and partners haven’t let COVID 19 stop the Transformative Leadership Programme. Support for leadership in interface areas has never

On 7 July NICVA hosted a webinar with the Public Health Agency on Staying out of lockdown: test, trace and

Today we’re releasing the 2020 edition of the UK Civil Society Almanac. It provides a comprehensive overview of facts and figures related to the voluntary sector, including

15 weeks ago, we proposed five principles to guide funders in rising to the challenge of the unfolding Covid-19 crisis:

New Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful project supports growing and eating your own produce to build community resilience in the Covid-19

This blog was jointly written by members of NCVO’s mental health and wellbeing working group and practical support team.  During

Many organisations are now preparing to return to work safely. It is essential that risk assessments are carried out not

Charity Commission guidance on reporting serious incidents during covid-19 The Charity Commission has published additional guidance on reporting serious incidents

Covid-19 has been like a viral version of globalisation. It’s the import and export of a deadly virus that pays

If you missed our webinar on ‘creating/reviewing your reserves policy’  you can watch it now via the link below.

Earlier this week Michael Gove gave a speech setting out the government’s reasoning for, and approach to civil service reform.

A new report, just released by the NI Department for the Economy, highlights the major impacts the Covid-19 outbreak has

Due to the legal consequences of the legal judgement against the CCNI, charities on the Register of Charities are no

RNIB and Charity Commission alert on the importance of transparent and accountable governance The Charity Commission has written to hundreds

Childcare has been a critical issue throughout the COVID19 pandemic. 

Last week the Charity Commission published its report into the RNIB following what has evidently been a lengthy and complex

Kristen Kearney from ESC Films, tells us about an innovative and exciting new project they have developed in response to

Age Friendly Network NI and the Public Health Agency have produced a ‘Keeping Well at Home’ booklet for older people who

Today NCVO has joined a coalition of sector bodies calling on the government to temporarily boost the level of Gift

As the lockdown eases, millions of people across the country are continuing to give their time to help their communities

The aim of The Niamh Louise Foundation is to provide a safe environment where anyone can drop in to chat

NICVA’s new Communities in Transition: Building Capacity programme is delighted to launch the first in a series of themed webinars for

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has today released its annual budget survey for 2020, which describes the

VODG chief executive, Dr Rhidian Hughes, has joined forces with leaders of other voluntary sector infrastructure organisations in signing up

Members of NCVO’s BAME network share their initial responses to the recent report from Voice4Change England and Acevo on racism

Members of NCVO’s equity, diversity and inclusion group share their initial responses to the recent report from Voice4Change England and

On 15 June The Department for Communities opened £15.5M COVID-19 Charities Fund will provide grant awards to meet unavoidable costs

The Department for Communities £15.5M COVID-19 Charities Fund will provide grant awards to meet unavoidable costs for charities which have

Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including more parliamentary focus on the impact

Understandably during lockdown, many volunteers have taken a step back. For some this will have been personal choice while for

Organisations returning to work or returning staff to the workplace will face a very different environment. This article which includes

Volunteers’ Week is the annual celebration of millions of people across the UK who give their time and skills to

The coronavirus crisis has had a huge impact on all types of public services, but many charities and voluntary organisations

As we enter the third month of lockdown, our work – both in terms of influencing government decision-making and supporting

Over the past 11 weeks, we’ve hosted peer support sessions for over 180 VCSE leaders across the UK. We’re publishing

The welfare of their workforce How can they protect staff morale and wellbeing? How can they prevent staff burnout during

A statement by the Coalition of Carers Organisations NI.

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) today released the second statistical bulletin in its Coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled

Yesterday, NICVA and a number of sector representatives met with Finance Minister Conor Murphy by Zoom to reflect on the new Peace

Recognising the tremendous pressure that health, VCSE and local authority leaders are under as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak,

In response to today’s announcement about the launch of a new social care sector COVID-19 support taskforce, Dr Rhidian Hughes,

The Stroke Association want to hear from stroke survivors and their loved ones about the impact of COVID-19 on their

With detailed guidance from the Government expected on Friday 12 June about the ‘flexible furlough scheme ‘ from July, the

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has said a £15.5million COVID-19 Charities Fund to help local charities facing financial difficulties as

NICVA Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey gives an update on the COVID-19 Charity Fund and the work of the PHA on Testing

Seamus McAleavey, Chief Executive of NICVA welcomed the DfC Minister’s announcement today on the £15.5m Charity Fund support package.

NI Launch of new ID Card for Carers 

A group of Cumbria Funders supporting community-led emergency response work share their deliberations over what a sustained response to Covid-19

With only seven months of the Brexit transition period left and much for voluntary and community organisations to prepare for whilst still dealing with

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) is calling for full parity in the government’s social care COVID-19 testing programme after

Read the latest update from our Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, on the issues relevant to voluntary and community organisations.

Coronavirus or Covid-19 has brought both challenges and amazing new opportunities for our volunteers here at East Sussex Healthcare NHS

Poppy Osman, a volunteer at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: ‘My name is Poppy and I’m currently volunteering in the

Fizz McNally, a volunteer at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: ‘I’m Fizz, I’m 19 and I’m a young volunteer in

If you missed our webinar on ‘Effective trustee meetings online’  you can watch it now via the link below.

How is shielding affecting people and those supporting them? The Patient Client Council wants to find out.    

Today’s chat with Maura Brooks from Derrytresk Community and Chair of the Youth and Community Group highlights some of the important

The regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published new analysis that demonstrates a significant increase in the death

Joanna Holmes is Co-Director of Wellspring Settlement which was formed out of a merger in February 2020 between Barton Hill Settlement and Wellspring

Leah Swain is CEO of Community First Yorkshire, which was formed out of a merger in 2017 between North Yorkshire &

Laurie Rackind is CEO of JAMI (Jewish Association for Mental Illness), which merged with Jewish Care in 2012: Isolation and

Ben Hughes was CEO of bassac which, in 2011, merged with Development Trusts Association to form Locality: I remember being asked

Volunteers’ Week UK 1 – 7 June recognises the contribution volunteers make to our communities every day.  

On 29 May 2020 the Chancellor announced changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which contained some key dates

This blog is complemented by a series of practitioner perspectives. IVAR has learned much over the last two decades about

This blog shares four perspectives of practitioners who have led merger processes. We asked them to share their reflections for

COVID-19 has meant that many older and vulnerable people and carers are now more socially isolated than ever.  A dedicated

I was delighted to catch a few minutes with Barry Monteith to have a chat about the amazing efforts of

New and existing volunteers, local and national businesses have been supporting community groups have been supporting community groups to get

On 27 May The Labour Relations Agency (LRA) delivered their first online webinar as part of NICVA’s webinar series.

Read the latest update from our Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, on the issues relevant to voluntary and community organisations.

The Charity Commission has published guidance for charity trustees of smaller charities experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19 emergency.  

Welcome to this month’s round-up. Volunteers and volunteering organisations continue to meet the challenges of coronavirus, adapting to the recent

We’ve been asking our members what challenges resuming their activities over the next few months will bring. As part of

We are delighted to report that Northern Ireland has benefited from the NHS Charities Appeal. 

Corporate insolvency and governance bill 2020 The government has published the corporate insolvency and governance bill 2020. When it becomes

The UK Migration Advisory Council is seeking employers’ views on the new ‘Shortage Occupation List’ of skills shortage areas which will

Over the past 15 months, we’ve been supporting grassroots, community-based grant-making in each of the four home nations through Comic

At this time of crisis the rate of change has been phenomenal. Changing what we do and how we do

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme was one of the first support measures announced by the Government and the HMRC

This short article reflects upon the  Community response to Covid-19 in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Area.

Monkstown Boxing Club is no ordinary boxing club. It had been using sport to deliver innovative programmes to young people

During the coronavirus crisis, we have seen public bodies, and councils in particular, offering an unprecedented level of flexibility and

Read the latest update from our Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, on the issues facing voluntary and community organisations.

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) today released results of its rapid provider support survey of adult

The much anticipated £15.5M Covid-19 government funding package has received Executive approval and will launch shortly