Courageous cousins take the fight to cancer this Christmas
The pair are backing a major charity campaign
Read moreSearch is on for unpaid carers champion
Candidate sought to champion carers’ views and interests
Read moreAutism charity launches new campaign
Public urged to glam up and gift
Read moreCharity shops flourish in the new normal
Public are flocking to charity shops once again
Read moreInvest in our people – VODG responds to adult social care white paper
1 December 2021 In response to today’s publication of the Adult Social Care White Paper – People at the Heart
Read moreHuman Resources Manager (maternity cover) HRM’22
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
Read moreVolunteering round-up: November 2021
Welcome to the final round-up of 2021. It’s been another trying but triumphant year for volunteering, despite the challenges brought
Read moreMajor victory for charities as Scottish Government doubles child payment
New rate will be introduced from April
Read moreCommunity foundation marks milestone anniversary
Foundation Scotland has distributed more than £130 million to organisations
Read more£5m fund to help voluntary sector transition to net zero
Managed by Social investment Scotland, the fund will provide loans to successful applicants starting from £10,000
Read moreExploring the economic potential of the voluntary sector
Important new series of articles launched
Read moreWhat can we learn from England’s volunteering policy response to covid-19?
Today we publish our briefing on the volunteering policy response to the covid-19 pandemic in England. Our research explored the experiences
Read moreHelp us shape the future of Funding Wales
Funding Wales, Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW)’s free funding search tool – has been helping organisations across the country to
Read moreCharity builds on vitals services
Medically-assisted treatments expanded
Read morePressure mounts on Scottish Government to double child payment
Scotland faces rising tide of poverty
Read moreFestival of Kindness returns
Social enterprise wants folk to give to those most in need
Read moreNew campaign launches to tackle misconceptions around Parkinson’s
Vital funding needed more than ever
Read moreOlder adults learn digital skills thanks to innovative partnership
Glasgow’s Golden Generation is working with Won Connect CIC
Read moreNew video details life at Camphill community
The Tiphereth community video has gained thousands of views online
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Read moreComment on Funder responses in light of the Covid-19 virus by News: Wales funding organisations work together to deliver £20m in grants during pandemic | TVA – Torfaen Voluntary Alliance
[…] The other funders in the Forum, including Community Foundation Wales, The Waterloo Foundation and Pen-y-Cymoedd Community Fund have been
Read moreComment on Volunteers – how to help and stay safe by Volunteering during COVID 19
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Read moreVODG responds to ADASS Home Care and Workforce Rapid Survey
29 November 2021 In response to today’s publication of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Home Care
Read moreClimate change venue ensures COP26 flooring is put to good use
Event Cycle and Spruce help ensure large scale events can have a lasting impact
Read moreNew boss for autism charity
Rob Holland has appointed as director of National Autistic Society Scotland on an interim basis
Read moreYoungsters get chance to study at Harvard
Unique program for young folk who have been in the care system
Read moreThe state of UK giving: 1.6m less people donating
But those who do give have been giving more
Read moreNominate a charity to receive a festive financial boost
Ecclesiastical Insurance is once again giving £120,000 to good causes as part of its annual 12 days of giving Christmas
Read moreNICVA’s approach to piloting blended/hybrid working
Whilst the NI Executive guidance remains to ‘work from home where possible’, at NICVA we have been planning how we
Read moreFirst for UK as Scots can apply for child disability payment online
Child Disability Payment opens for new applications across the country
Read more£3m worth of grants to tackle climate change in the food and farming sector
Apply for funding of up to £100,000
Read morePandemic cost quarter of charities 40% of their income
Crippling cost of pandemic revealed in new study
Read moreChildren in Need chalks up another impressive total
UK public digs deep yet again
Read moreWinter clothing campaign launched to help most vulnerable
The Share the Warmth campaign is collecting new and pre-owned jackets, sweaters, gloves, hats and scarves
Read moreCharity in court battle against landowner
Huge legal costs involved
Read moreNew Community Asset Loan Fund announced
Funded by Welsh Government, the Community Asset Loan Fund will offer loan finance for groups looking to bring property into
Read moreNew dance show to explore mental health
Songs from the Other Side will premiere as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
Read moreCharities call for minimum alcohol price rise
Organisations say the pandemic has led to changing drinking patterns
Read moreToy story: abandoned plastic brought back to life
Brilliant initiative by a Glasgow community
Read moreMajor fundraising platform to close
Virgin Money Giving has raised £900m for organisations across the UK
Read moreQuestions over anti-abortion group gaining charity status in Scotland
Group plans to open branch in Edinburgh
Read moreNew survey raises student wellbeing concerns
Nearly three quarters of university students surveyed in Scotland have low wellbeing
Read moreWhat’s on offer for NICVA members
NICVA is a membership organisation, we exist to serve our members. This article gives an overview of what’s on offer for our members.
Read moreLandfill Tax Communities Scheme annual report now available
The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme 2020/21 report highlights the incredible achievements of community groups across Wales who have been
Read moreWinners announced at Scottish Nature Awards
Projects that support their communities have been recognised
Read moreCoalition demands doubling of Scottish Child Payment immediately
Call comes ahead of Scottish Budget
Read moreHospice charity rewarded for commitment to fair wages
CHAS has been accredited as a real Living Wage employer
Read moreFraud rises by two-thirds in Scotland during pandemic
Advice Direct Scotland is providing support and advice
Read moreFocus on a Funder: The Big Give and match funding
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
Read moreTLP Case Study PSNI West Belfast
These PSNI officers did the Transformative Leadership Programme in Autumn 2021 in West Belfast. Here’s what they had to say.
Read moreArchitectural Heritage Fund focuses on villages
Seed funding for village revival projects in Northern Ireland from the Architectural Heritage Fund is available now.
Read moreTLP Participant Story South Belfast: Mervyn Smyth
Mervyn works with Belfast Exposed and did the TLP in the Belvoir, Taughmonagh, Finaghy, Annadale/Ballynafeigh area of South Belfast in
Read morePop-up pantry combats poverty
Low-cost food offered to residents
Read moreCharities to get recycled COP26 conference furniture
Housing groups may get items first
Read moreCOP26 volunteers reflect on experiences as global conference closes in Glasgow
A thousand Scots gave up their time to support the summit
Read moreProject Coordinator (PC’21) vacancy
NICVA is recruiting a Project Coordinator for the Transformative Leadership Programme. This a great opportunity to coordinate this Belfast-wide programme
Read moreESF Users Group Briefing Highlights the Need for Urgent Action by both UK & NI Governments
The ESF Users Group briefing sets out urgent recommendations to government for ensuring the replacement of vital EU funding helping 10,000
Read moreFree phone line launched to help drugs users stay safe
The line will be operated by charity We Are With You
Read moreBand accuses John Lewis of copying song and urges donation to charities
John Lewis dismissed the claim
Read moreActresses in charity sister act
Emma and Sophie Thompson have backed Mary’s Meals
Read moreDisability transitions bill moves forward
Plans which aim to secure better outcomes for young disabled people are
Read moreParents fear poverty will scar their families’ future
Survey reveals long-term worries for low income families in Scotland
Read moreCharity receives biggest cryptocurrency donation in Scottish history
Donation ensures the charity’s running for the next year at least
Read moreWCVA is looking for new funding advisory panellists!
Do you want to help voluntary organisations to make a bigger difference? Apply now to become a WCVA funding advisory
Read moreWelcome to Welsh Charities Week
This week we’re marking the first Welsh Charities Week, so what should you expect and how can you get involved?
Read moreImpact round-up: November 2021
Welcome to the November edition of the impact round-up. I trust you’re all thinking about how we only have six
Read moreFunding Wales: Your opportunity to shape the next stage
Use your voice to help us shape the future of funding searches for Welsh voluntary organisations. A tool for the
Read more‘And What About Wales?’ – new research on UK charities in Wales
We share key findings from our independent study on UK charities’ presence in Wales and the impact of COVID-19. The
Read moreSubsidised places available for intensive leadership training
Organisations from Wales are being invited to apply to Spring Impact’s Scale Accelerator Programme, in what will be the final
Read moreNational Bereavement Support Grant launched
The bereavement framework offers funding support to organisations that commission or provide bereavement services. Bereavement is something that we all
Read moreMy reflections on Trustees’ Week 2021
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
Read moreCOP26: daily roundup for third sector
Transport day looms
Read moreNew CEO sought for leading enterprise
Could it be you?
Read moreStepping out: Kiltwalks will return to our streets next year
Mass fundraiser will return to full-on physical events – but there will be an online version too
Read more“Trust must be rebuilt” after community fund fallout
An independent review of the Glasgow Communities Fund has been published
Read moreCOP26 Glasgow: daily third sector briefing
Amazon people visit Argyll
Read moreVoluntary sector can rise to challenges posed by climate emergency
A discussion on how organisations can support the transition to net zero took place as part of COP26
Read moreSocial enterprise advocates fair work
Socail enterprise sector promotes fair work for all
Read moreVODG responds to making COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment in health and wider social care
In response to the Health Secretary’s announcement today that regulations making COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment will now be
Read moreIntroducing Newid: digital for the third sector
We are pleased to announce an upcoming programme of digital skills development and support for the voluntary sector in Wales,
Read moreCOP26 Glasgow: daily roundup for third sector
Time is running out for COP26
Read morePositive feedback as Scottish benefits system rolled out
Over 90% have good experience of Social Security Scotland, a new report has said
Read moreScotland’s top third sector leaders revealed
The shortlist for this year’s IoD Scotland Awards has been unveiled
Read moreUK Charity Activity Tags launch
Dr Christopher Damm is a research fellow at the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research at Sheffield Hallam University.
Read moreConcerns raised over COP26 ‘intimidating policing’
Activists have called on the First Minister to intervene after ‘numerous incidents of abuse of powers’
Read moreSchoolgirl sacked by charity wins unfair dismissal case
Payout for teenager
Read moreCode of Good Governance launched in Trustees’ Week
The revised Code of Good Governance for the voluntary and community sector in NI was officially launched at a special
Read moreCOP26 Glasgow: daily third sector roundup
Arrests as protesters storm energy HQ
Read moreWork placement opportunities for charities
The Edinburgh Guarantee is looking for organisations to be paired with people who are keen to gain work experience
Read moreCharity launches appeal to keep families fed and warm this winter
Fife Gingerbread has unveiled its Heat and Eat campaign
Read moreSir Kenneth Branagh, NICVA President’s first stop, North Belfast.
Kenneth Branagh is back in Belfast for a showing of his new Film Belfast. The new movie goes on release
Read moreResearchers at Queen’s University Belfast seek minority ethnic & migrant community representatives to join advisory group
Researchers from QUB are seeking representatives from community organisations that work with ethnic minority & migrant communities to join the
Read moreThe 2nd annual VCSE Community Conference will take place on 17th November 2021
The VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel have announced the 2nd annual VCSE Community Conference “Enabling Change: People and Communities at the
Read moreBudget 2022-2025: Update from the Finance Minister
Following on from the Spending Review Announcement on Wednesday 27th October, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy joined NICVA members to provide
Read moreIt’s hip to be square
After providing a lifeline to the community in Barry during the pandemic, family support non-profit CUBE (Community United Barry 4
Read moreJUMP for joy
Emily Dyson, Head of Communications at IVAR and Trustee at The JUMP: At IVAR we often talk about how
Read moreCharity boards are becoming proactive in recruiting more diverse trustees
New survey shows boards are responding to male pale and stale image
Read moreOne in three carers on the breadline as financial plight worsens
Urgent financial help is a must says charity
Read moreCharity trials reduced working week
Staff at the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association will work reduced hours on a Wednesday
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