Hundreds finally recieve their Duke of Edinburgh awards following pandemic
Many had waited years to recieve their gold award
Read moreGolden Bottle Trust names Philanthropy Impact as collaborative organisation
The Golden Bottle Trust, set up in 1985 to further the philanthropic aims of the Hoare family and the bank,
Read moreFormer SENScot staff members to take up four key roles at Social Enterprise Scotland
Kim Wallace, previously deputy director of SENScot, has been appointed as the new director of membership for SES.
Read moreCharities Aid Foundation: UK Giving Report 2022
CAF’s UK Giving research is the largest study of giving behaviour in the UK, interviewing a representative sample of the public
Read moreHave your say on the Charity Commission’s Changes to the Annual Return
The Charity Commission has launched a formal consultation on proposed changes to the Annual Return, designed to ensure the regulator is collecting
Read moreFund now open for social care groups
Closes 2 September this year
Read moreGuest Blog: Claire Smyth from Will to Give asks “Are you ready for legacy fundraising?”
You’ve heard it a million times, but we’re going to say it again, ‘A lot has changed since the pandemic.’
Read moreArts fund closes as leading body grapples budget cuts
Organisation faces a £100,000 shortfall
Read moreGuest Blog: Will to Give asks “Are you ready for legacy fundraising?”
You’ve heard it a million times, but we’re going to say it again, ‘A lot has changed since the pandemic.’
Read moreScrap calorie labeling plans urges charity
Organisation fears calorie counting will affect people with eating disorders
Read moreScots urged to claim benefits they are owed as cost of living crisis rages on
Last year the Citizens Advice network in Scotland helped 171,000 people and unlocked £147million for them.
Read more“A worrying picture”: Concerns as UK charity donations drop
CAF estimates that the £10.7 billion was given across the UK during 2021, a substantial decrease from the £11.3billion given
Read moreBaroness Kennedy heads private inquiry into Park Inn tragedy
Home Office refused to hold public probe
Read moreNICVA members give their views on getting NI government back
In May, we surveyed NICVA members on the current lack of government in Northern Ireland. Read here what members’ top
Read moreEdinburgh charity celebrates major refurb
Two years in the making
Read moreQueen of crime re-opens charity cafe which had been closed by the pandemic
Closure was a big blow to the community – but its revamp is a big boost
Read moreTLP Participant Story: Anna Devlin South Belfast
Anna Delvin from South Belfast Sure Start, participated in The Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP) in South Belfast from April to June
Read moreWCVA’s change programme
WCVA will be undertaking an ambitious change programme which will re-design and develop the organisation to ensure that we are
Read moreUK’s biggest community wind farm nominated for prestigious award
Isle of Lewis social enterprise in the running for award
Read morePrivate Investment in Culture Survey Report 2022 from Arts Council England
England is an incredibly successful example of how a mixed funding model – where private investment supplements income from local
Read moreTransform for Change final event celebrates impact
The Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP) has been running for over two and a half years in Belfast. It was part of
Read moreAward-winning music and dementia charity marks partnership milestone
The partnership will see HSCN spread the word of the power of personally meaningful music for people affected by dementia
Read moreCharities welcome proposals for creation of National Care Service
On Tuesday Health Secretary Humza Yousaf presented the National Care Service Bill on a visit to Aberdeen, promising to end
Read moreA strategic approach to volunteering in the NHS
A report from the Kings Fund explores the current picture of volunteering in NHS trusts in England, identifying what could
Read moreYoung people celebrate their impact on social justice at mass gathering
Event returns post-covid
Read moreUKSPF update: Action needed
As we prepare for UKSPF, we’re asking for your help to get the message out about the vital work EU
Read moreTrust your instincts urges blood cancer charity during Myeloma Awareness Week
Despite being the third most common type of blood cancer, myeloma is frequently missed
Read moreWhy your health really is your wealth
Whenever we discuss how to improve health we invariably neglect the biggest factor of all in making us ill: poverty.
Read moreVolunteering round-up: June 2022
Welcome to the June volunteering round-up, with the latest sector updates and training opportunities. Vision for Volunteering – next steps
Read moreFunding will help charities tackle the climate crisis
SCVO will use the cash to host a programme of free education and awareness raising activities
Read moreMembers’ Survey 2022 responses
The members’ survey was disseminated in May 2022 to heads of member organisations, with a response rate of 12%. Thank
Read moreSurvey reveals sceptism for Scottish Government’s housing targets
Alarm at lack of affordable homes being built
Read moreTraining for Autumn 2022
We have a wide range of training planned for our Autumn term in NICVA, from accredited training to webinars on
Read moreGovernance round-up: June 2022
Celebrating and supporting small charities Earlier this year, we partnered with The Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) to make sure
Read more“Poverty is a political choice”: cost of living summit demands more from Holyrood
The summit will hear from over 40 of Scotland’s civic, community and trade union organisations on pay, benefits, energy poverty,
Read moreNICVA launches partnership with USEL and Ability Cafe
We are delighted to launch our partnership with Ability Café, a social enterprise which recently won the tender to cater
Read moreSustrans Cymru & WCVA partner in new office space
Sustrans Cymru and WCVA have partnered to share a co-habiting workspace in central Cardiff. WCVA is really pleased to have
Read more“Resilience, adaptability, and commitment”: Scottish Charity Awards winners revealed
The awards saw a number of other organisations pick up gongs, with Charity of the Year being won by S.M.I.L.E
Read moreDolly Parton welcomes third sector to the Gathering 2022
The foundation provides children with a book every month from their birth until they turn five.
Read moreFirst minister challenged by charities over funding unpredictability
“I am not trying to suggest the next few years aren’t going to be challenging. We may have difficult decisions
Read moreNew look for MND Scotland in its 40th year
The charity has introduced a new logo – ‘a helping hand of support’
Read moreGovernment policy and funding round up: June 2022
In our latest government policy and funding round-up, we explore rising costs for charities, changes to the annual return, and
Read moreScottish Fundraising Awards winners revealed
“The pandemic highlighted the agility and talent of Scotland’s fundraisers”
Read moreImpact Practice: Making it work for you
NICVA is delighted to announce it’s new initiative on impact practice. This will include guidance, networking and training to enable impact
Read moreIntroduction of Food Commission welcomed by Scots anti-poverty charities
Earlier this week Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced SNP ministers will back proposals put forward by the Scottish Greens.
Read moreAwakening ‘sleepy trusts’ to unlock millions for Scotland’s charities
Dormant grant-givers have been identified – and work is underway to unearth their treasure
Read moreSocial Enterprise Awards Scotland open applications for in-person awards
The awards, organised by Social Enterprise Scotland (SES), will celebrate the work of social enterprises.
Read moreUK and Scotland must lead by example as Cop26 presidency comes to end
Oxfam’s research found that for every $2 needed for UN weather-related appeals, donor countries are only providing $1
Read moreDECODED: Blended Finance in Action in Asia
Our members the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society, CAPS, have published their DECODED and this issue explains what blended
Read moreAPPROVED MILEAGE ALLOWANCE SCHEME
With the spiralling cost of fuel NICVA have been approached by several charities about the implications of increasing the mileage
Read moreCharity warns of “lasting impact” of cost of living crisis
Across the CAB network advice on utilities – namely energy – was up 62 per cent compared to April 2021.
Read moreESG factors top concerns of investors report from PIMFA’s Under 40 Leadership Committee finds
News (UK) 8 June 2022 Our training partners PIMFA, the trade association for the wealth management, investment services and the investment
Read moreGovernance Health Check launched
The revised Governance Health Check was launched today by the Developing Governance Group at a special online seminar. If you
Read moreFood insecurity levels higher than before the pandemic
Cost of living crisis is deepening food poverty
Read moreWhat determines a successful exit for an impact startup?
Our members Big Society Capital published an interesting blog recently answering the question’ What determines a successful exit for an
Read moreThe Procurement Bill: what does it mean for charities?
On 11 May the government published the Procurement Bill. The bill aims to improve regulation of public procurement – the
Read moreGolden oldies football team raise cash for kids in Scotland and Ukraine
All proceeds going towards CHAS and Save the Children Ukraine Fund
Read moreIFAs need tools to give good philanthropic advice
Training in Philanthropy for Professional Advisor’s is vital for them to meet their client’s needs – Sylvia Brown, Founder of
Read moreCharity Commission updates – New Chair & Business Plan for 2022/23
The Charity Commission has recently appointed a new Chair and published its Business Plan for 2022/2023, which includes a commitment
Read moreVoluntary sector body warns groups have been “overlooked” by Holyrood spending review
SCVO, which has a community of over 3,000 members, has criticised the Scottish Government for what it calls a half-hearted
Read moreHuge fine for care charity after woman drowns in bath
Richmond Fellowship Scotland was found guilty of a breach of health and safety legislation
Read moreBuilding Public Trust Award
The Building Public Trust Award for Impact in Social Enterprise 2022 is open for applications, and you could win £5,000!
Read moreAppeal launched after devastating floods in Bangladesh
Thousands face shortages of food and essentials while houses, roads and croplands have been severely damaged
Read moreMaking a difference: why volunteering matters
RNIB Scotland volunteer tells of his experiences in giving time to charity
Read moreTrust must pay £41k to chief executive sacked over opposition to gay marriage
Kenneth Ferguson was fired by the Robertson Trust in March 2020
Read moreFour Scots cities see low-emission zones come into effect
National shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) is planning community consultations.
Read moreFree digital skills training delivered in Welsh
Newid is running free digital skills training for voluntary organisations that provide advice, support and guidance to voluntary groups and
Read moreStark warnings as new report shows people dying younger due to austerity
“This report highlights a crucial truth in the fight to solve poverty, government choices matter.”
Read moreCaretaker – C’22 Part-time
NICVA requires a Caretaker on a part-time basis (28 hours per week Monday, Thursday and Friday). The role requires flexibility
Read moreVolunteers’ Week 2022: A time to say thanks!
Sarah Vibert, our chief executive, welcomes the start of Volunteers’ Week 2022 which centres on the theme of ‘A time
Read moreReplacement funding limbo for vital voluntary sector support services
Thousands of people have been supported by voluntary sector led employability & skills services. But as the end of European
Read moreVolunteers have helped save millions for struggling Scots
The monetary value of this contribution was found to amount to over £9.4million.
Read moreTime to say ‘thank you’ – Volunteers’ Week is here
Volunteers’ Week is taking place across the UK from 1-7 June. Here’s what is happening for Volunteers’ Week in Wales
Read moreFamilies hit out at charity over plans to rebrand memorial garden
The Piper Alpha platform exploded on July 6 1988, killing 167 men.
Read moreGovernance round-up: May 2022
Keeping governance knowledge up-to-date It’s been a busy few months at NCVO, as we’ve been working to make sure that
Read moreThe Community Ownership Fund – round 2
UK Government has just launched the second round of the Community Ownership Fund to help communities take ownership of local
Read moreNot-for-profit legal campaigners set up independent law firm
The firm plans to open for business from June 2022.
Read moreBreadline Voices will chronicle cost of living impact on ordinary people
It features powerful case studies highlighting the grim reality facing millions
Read moreGofod3 is back – book your places now!
gofod3 is back again this year from the 20-24 June 2022 and with less than a month to go we
Read moreCharity launches appeal to combat devastating Horn of Africa famine
Human Appeal will shortly dispatch a team to the region
Read morePolicy and Public Affairs Officer (PAO ‘22)
We are recruiting for the position of Policy and Public Affairs Officer to contribute to NICVA’s policy work.
Read moreDeadline for applying for free coaching extended
Heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project in Wales can apply for the second round of coaching support through
Read moreForces charity announces policy lead will join team
Carly Elliott has said Who Cares? Scotland will always have a special place in her heart.
Read moreNEW Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme Launched
A new capacity building accelerator programme, exclusively for recipients of the Department of Health’s Cancer, Carers and Mental Health Funds, has
Read moreThe worst crisis yet: inflation and cost of living set to ravage the voluntary sector
Funding fails to keep up with inflation, demand rises and donations likely to fall
Read moreImpact Integrity – Unique Challenges for Corporate Social Investors
The new Impact Integrity report helps you understand the challenges of being an impact-driven organisation linked to a company and assess risks to impact integrity. This
Read moreVolunteering round-up: May 2022
Welcome to the May volunteering round-up, with the latest sector updates and training opportunities. Vision for Volunteering launched Over 80
Read moreSocial Enterprise Scotland unveil chair of transition group
Professor Ian Welsh OBE will chair the body to ensure a smooth move towards a single body.
Read moreHigh Court rules charity trustees can invest to prevent climate breakdown
News (UK) 24 May 2022 FROM A PRESS RELEASE: Friday 29 April “In a ‘momentous’ new judgment, the High Court
Read moreCatch up with new episodes of the iCommunity Podcast
Across Divides is an exciting new podcast- a must listen for anyone with an interest in the voluntary and community
Read moreNational Volunteering Forum: Vision for Volunteering
On 10 May 2022, we held an online launch for the Vision for Volunteering, which has been developed over the
Read moreOnline match funding campaign launches offering charities chance to raise thousands
The Christmas Challenge hopes to amplify voices across the charity sector.
Read moreLast chance to take part in TLP
The Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP) funded by Peace IV through Belfast City Council has been running since Autumn 2019 and ends in June
Read moreCharities have a vital role in supporting those arriving from Ukraine
When I wrote my first blog on Ukraine in February, the Russian army surrounded Kyiv. The fall of the Ukrainian
Read moreInspiring Impact Programme Closure and Next Steps
After ten years the Inspiring Impact programme, a UK wide initiative to support good impact practice across the sector, has
Read moreVaccination survey launched aimed at third sector
The survey will run for three weeks, closing on May 27.
Read moreGuest Blogs for the voluntary and community sector
NICVA works with a wide range of organisations to support the voluntary and community sector.
Read moreTory government’s aid for trade policy is an attack on the world’s poor
New strategy paper underlines an approach “as old as empire”, say campaigners
Read moreFundraising Regulator: Five tips if you are in a new fundraising role
Joanne McDowell, Northern Ireland Manager at the Fundraising Regulator, reflects on responses to enquiries from people moving into new fundraising
Read moreGrassroots youth football in crisis as cost of living bites
Parents are struggling to afford subs and kit
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