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NICVA’s 2024 Impact Report highlights how we have strengthened, supported, and championed the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland

Community Foundation for Northern Ireland seeks input on new VSCE Digital Hub

Our annual general meeting (AGM) took place on Friday, 6 November 2024. The AGM provided an opportunity for members to

The Department of Economy has commissioned the Alliance for Lifelong Learning to carry out a short piece of research into Impact

The Department of Economy has commissioned the Alliance for Lifelong Learning to carry out a short piece of research into Impact

The Civil Society Group on charity banking issues has launched a joint report on the banking challenges that charities and

Rosa, a grant-making charity funding women’s and girl’s organisations, have launched their seventh round of Voices from the Frontline Programme which awards grants of

As Secretariat to the All Party Group on the Voluntary and Community Sector, NICVA is pleased to confirm its meeting

At NICVA, we love to highlight the amazing work of our members. This month, we’re focusing on Kith & Kin

On 22 October 2024, NICVA brought together 370 representatives from Northern Ireland’s voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector for

23-28 November is Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Now in its ninth year, its aim is to share best practices and protect

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched the Department of Health’s Core Grant funding scheme for 2025/2026.

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

Crowdfunder UK have officially launched the Crowdfunder Foundation aimed at helping philanthropists, high-net worth individuals, trusts, and foundations maximise their

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Autumn Statement on 30 October 2024 that Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will

In advance of a planned Community Connections Conference taking place on 29 January 2025, NICVA and Business in the Community NI are

The National Joint Council for Local Government Services pay agreement has been confirmed for 2024-2025.  The pay offer was for

NICVA submitted a response to the consultation on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has written a blog about the impact of data breaches and the role our sector can

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has written a blog about the impact of data breaches and the role our sector can

In today’s fast-paced world, showcasing the impact of your work isn’t just important—it’s essential! 

NICVA, RCN, Volunteer Now, CO3 and Development Trusts NI share key messaging from their recent engagement sessions on the draft PFG.

FactCheckNI is Northern Ireland’s first and only dedicated fact-checking and training service. 

Fundraising Advice Officer, Jocelyn Horton, rounds up some of the recent announcements in funding and fundraising. 

Recognising how Good Relations work is transforming communities in Northern Ireland.

Twenty community leaders convened at the Galbally Community Centre for the final networking event of the Transforming Local Leadership (TLL)

NICVA is recruiting a Digital Manager.  This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at NICVA in a pivotal

NICVA is recruiting a Director of Policy & Insight.  This is an exciting opportuity to join the team at NICVA

NICVA is currently seeking nominations from across the voluntary and community sector to the Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Panel which

NICVA is recruiting an Executive Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team at NICVA in a pivotal role at the

Information Commissioners Office blog about the ICO data protection fee.

The National Lottery Community Fund has today launched a major new funding programme, ‘Strengthening Communities,’ to support people in greatest

October 2024 marks the 21st year of Cyber Security Awareness month, a reminder of the importance of managing our cyber security risks and doing all

A new report by NICVA highlights the challenges faced by Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector workforce, examines the implications

Feedback from the our event held on 3rd Sept 24 with the Department of Economy as part of the Department’s consultation

Over recent months NICVA has been working with the Department of Health (DOH) to seek the  voluntary and community sector’s views as

The NI Executive has published the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 laying out in draft form the Executive’s key commitments and

The Community Ownership Fund is a £150 million fund over 4 years to support community groups across the UK to take

The NI Executive has published the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 laying out in draft form the Executive’s key commitments and

Over the last few months NICVA has been working with the Department of Health (DOH) to take feedback on their

The Community Ownership Fund, a £150 million fund over 4 years to support community groups across England, Wales, Scotland, and

The Pudsey Next Steps funding programme will help achieve greater equity, diversity, and inclusion in their grant-making. The first round

What You Need to Know from the Good Jobs Review

Over the last four years 171 people have participated in our ILM level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and the learning

NICVA’s highly anticipated Future Thinking Summit will be held at W5 Belfast on Tuesday 22 October, bringing charities, community groups

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has today launched Phase one of the Lough Neagh:

The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) strongly condemns the mindless and appalling racist violence that occurred over the

Celia Currie, Fundraising Regulator, provides an update on changes to the Fundraising Levy and registration fees.

Hundreds of people from the voluntary and community sector and trade unions gathered outside Parliament Buildings at Stormont yesterday (8

Arrangements for a September meeting of the All-Party Group on the Voluntary and Community Sector have now been confirmed.  

The Department for Communities will be introducing proposals to increase the maximum prize limit for a society’s lottery as well

The €5m/£4.3m Generation Green Community Fund will support sustainability projects across the island of Ireland. Local communities have the power and the

Some organisations are still having issues with their bank over their bank account.  Over the last two years NICVA has continued to

NICVA has submitted a response to the Department for Communities consultation on the introduction of a £20,000 charity registration threshold

A landslide victory for Labour, a new Prime Minister and some shock results in Northern Ireland. Here’s a recap of

A new scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced that DoH core grant funding for voluntary and community sector organisations will be maintained

The election results and a new government bring a sense of optimism. It provides an opportunity to reset our relationship

Free, one-hour fundraising advice clinics for NICVA members to discuss their fundraising needs.

Lighthouse’s vision is to be a beacon of hope that works to guide people to a brighter tomorrow and is

With the 2024-25 Budget announced by the Finance Minister on the 25th April 2024, Government Departments are consulting on the