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Leadership body dedicates programme to former chairman
ACOSVO’s active leaders programme has been renamed in memory of Ian Findlay
Read moreVolunteering round-up: June 2021
It’s time for our June volunteering round-up including information, updates and events on all things volunteering. Vision for Volunteering Exciting
Read more£2.25m funding announced for voluntary sector
The First Minister, Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, has announced that WCVA will distribute an additional £2.25m of funding to the voluntary sector in Wales through
Read moreOverseas aid organisations warned by regulator to tighten safeguarding
Alert issued to aid groups
Read moreTwo thirds of older people who lived alone during lockdown felt isolated
New research by Age Scotland has revealed the impact of the pandemic on older people
Read moreNew chief executive for MND Scotland
The charity has marked its 40th birthday celebrations by naming a new boss
Read moreUltra athlete joins charity to inspire others
Record breaking running coach becomes ambassador
Read moreWelfare checks on older people to be stepped up as new agreement reached
Kura has been reappointed to continue supporting Independent Age
Read moreYouth work in Scotland struggling from lack of access to facilities
YouthLink reveals findings from its latest access survey
Read moreGovernance round-up: June 2021
Charity chief executive pay At the beginning of the month, the Telegraph published an analysis highlighting over 270 charities pay
Read moreScottish Government warned it will miss child poverty targets without urgent action
Pandemic has exacerbated problems for Scots on low incomes
Read moreSchool pupils become first in Scotland to achieve mental health first aid qualification
The students are now equipped to spot and support signs of mental health issues
Read moreCharity pleads with supermarket giant over office row
Saheliya – which provides mental health support to black and minority ethnic women – is looking to purchase its Glasgow
Read moreCharity launches new service for local children with sight loss
Guide Dogs is stepping up its support for families who have a child with sight loss
Read moreScots children in world’s first as their views take centre stage
Children as young as seven have their voices heard
Read more£10m support for rent debt during pandemic praised
John Swinney also announced rights’ awareness campaign
Read moreCyclists put the miles in for hospice charity
Over 250 riders across the country have raise £65,000 for CHAS
Read moreJoint Forum between the Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector – Meeting 23rd June 2021
On 23rd June , the first full meeting of 2021 of the Government and Voluntary & Community Sector Joint Forum (JF)
Read morePolicy and Public Affairs Team Quarterly Update (Apr-Jun 21)
Catch up here on what NICVA’s Policy and Public Affairs Team has been doing in the last quarter to support
Read moreGuide launched to keep children safe online this summer
The CyberScotland Partnership has created a new how to guide for parents to keep children safe online during the summer
Read moreEach Scot creates 50kg material waste each day
New analysis is game changing say environmentalists
Read moreCharity marks forty years of fighting back against motor neurone disease
John Macleod set up the Scottish MND Association, now MND Scotland, forty years ago
Read moreDonation boost takes charity appeal to £3.6m
The Big Build appeal was launched in November 2018 and aims to raise £8m for a specialist support centre for
Read moreSocial care charity highlights the efforts of its international volunteers
Volunteers at Camphill communities have continued their support despite the pandemic and Brexit
Read moreFamiliar name announced as leading charity’s new chief exectuive
Takes up post end of August
Read moreChild poverty campaigners welcome Westminster welfare report
More coordination needed between both governments
Read moreFive years of effective fundraising regulation: FR Blog
As The Fundraising Regulator approaches its fifth anniversary, Gerard Oppenheim reflects on its impact on Northern Ireland in this latest
Read moreHousing group rewards acts of kindness
Provider celebrates 50 years with reward scheme
Read moreRace for Life events to return this year
Cancer Research UK has confirmed plans for its flagship fundraising event to return
Read moreCharities join forces to show how water can change lives
The new Water Can collective aims to reach the poorest countries on the planet
Read moreCare organisations in EU workers warning
A large number of EU care workers have not secured settled status, with the deadline looming
Read moreAutumn 2021 training calendar
NICVA have a wide range of training on offer for staff, volunteers and board members in the voluntary and community
Read moreNew Online Resource to support the Trustee Recruitment Cycle
This free online resource supports boards to recruit trustees in an effective and inclusive way. The Trustee Recruitment Cycle has
Read moreAssociation of Chairs report on Chairing through COVID
The Association of Chairs has published a research report which contains useful insights into the experiences of charity chairs during
Read moreCampaign welcomes proposed assisted dying legislation
Dignity in Dying Scotland has welcomed the plans, however an MSP has lodged fears on implications for people with disabilities
Read moreSex workers charity criticises Scotttish Government over decriminalisation
Consultation has been ignored charity says
Read moreCharity targeted for advertising on anti-woke news channel
A number of organisations have boycotted the channel
Read moreOxfam sacks three aid workers over misconduct and abuse allegations
Charity acts to restore its reputation
Read moreVoice of the people will be at the forefront of major climate campaign
Scotland’s voluntary sector groups launch massive Cop26 push
Read moreNICVA supports ‘Ending the Harm’ public awareness campaign
NICVA is lending it’s support to a new hard-hitting public awareness campaign, focusing on how paramilitary gangs use illegal money lending as
Read moreSupporting The Scout Foundation NI
Michelle Magee, is Office Manager at The Scout Foundation NI based in North Belfast. Here, she talks about her experience
Read moreVolunteer as a governor and support your community
Governors for Schools is a leading education charity that finds, places, and supports skilled volunteers as governors on school boards.
Read moreThe Charities Bill – five key changes to charity law
The Charity Commission has published a blog on the five key changes to charity law included in the charities bill.
Read moreYoung people recognised for commitment to social enterprise
Schools across Scotland have received Social Enterprise in Education awards
Read moreLast chance to apply for funding for activities aimed at tackling alcohol-related harm
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund offers eligible projects up to £25,000
Read moreCare workers in Scotland will not be forced to receive Covid-19 vaccination
The Scottish Government has said it will not follow Westminster’s plans to force carers to have the jab
Read moreFears Delta variant will hit charity donations
Charity giving being adversely affected by lockdowns
Read moreCharities gain funds to help women in prostitution
The Scottish Government has allocated an extra £90,000 to help vulnerable women
Read moreOlder Scots missing out on £332m in unclaimed financial support
Age Scotland has enlisted the help of Strictly legend Len Goodman to help Scots claim what they’re entitled to
Read moreCampaigners alarmed as Scotland misses climate targets – again
For the third year, Scotland has not met its annual target of reducing emissions
Read moreCharity exposes shocking scale of sexual harrasment targeted at girls
Young girls are suffering unacceptable levels of harrasment
Read more“Tread carefully and consider all consequences” – VODG responds to mandatory vaccinations in care homes
Staff working in all CQC-registered care homes must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, the Department of Health and Social Care has
Read moreTLP Participant Story: Julie Carson, TEO, North Belfast, Spring 2021
Julie works for The Executive Office (TEO) and completed the TLP course in North Belfast in April – May 2021.
Read moreVeterans linked to support for little-known sight loss condition as experiences increase during pandemic
Those with sight loss have been experiencing increasing or changing Charles Bonnet Syndrome hallucinations during the pandemic
Read moreCharity restarts face-to-face services
Help for Heroes is returning to in-person support as the charity returns from lockdown
Read moreSector heroes recognised in Honours List
The Queen’s Birthday Honours List focused on those who helped the community respond to Covid-19
Read moreNew third sector hub for Glasgow
Affordable office space available
Read moreExperimenting and learning during a crisis: A voluntary sector perspective
These precarious times have created mounting pressures, huge challenges and uncertainty for the voluntary sector. At the same time, opportunities
Read moreWalkers out in force as popular fundraising event returns
The first ever Virtual Moonwalk Scotland took place this weekend
Read moreAuction to boost hospice funds
Artists join to help well-loved cause
Read moreFears breast cancer progress has slowed as pandemic stalls treatment
Fewer patients being treated
Read moreFundraisers put in the miles over Scotland’s warmest weekend
Seven hundred people took part in this year’s Off the Beatson Track
Read moreTFN’s June edition is out now – read it here!
New magazine examines the Christie Commission ten years on
Read moreNew respite centre opens in north east
Collaboration between charities and council
Read moreUK drops out of top 10 most generous countries
Pandemic sees the UK’s fortunes tumble
Read moreVODG seeks two new trustees to its Board
VODG is seeking to appoint two new trustees to its Board to help lead in the development of the organisation
Read moreThe inside track: June 2021
Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including legislation on dormant assets and charity
Read moreEU Settlement Scheme – less than 30 days to apply
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) application deadline is fast approaching; EU, EEA and Swiss nationals (and their eligible family members)
Read moreCharity helping to keep older people connected this summer
LifeCare Edinburgh has a variety of community events planned
Read moreScots want MSPs to reconsider law on assisted dying
Campaigners want laws changed
Read moreTributes paid to local volunteers
CVS Inverclyde has thanked the efforts of communities in response to Covid-19
Read moreGuidance on the Right to Work process issued by the Home Office
The Home Office have issued further information and guidance on the process for employers completing right to work checks on
Read moreWPG Feminist Recovery Plan Relaunch – One Year On
The Women’s Policy Group Northern Ireland are re-launching the WPG COVID-19 Feminist Recovery Plan on Wednesday 28th July 2021 from
Read moreAdvance Care Planning Policy – PHASE II Stakeholder Engagement Invitation 24th June 2021
On the 24th June the Department for Health, in partnership with NICVA will host an engagement event for stakeholders across
Read moreCreativity for Collaborative Peacebuilding Networking Event – Recording
Belfast City Council, NICVA and Partners delivered an informative PEACE IV funded networking conference on 10th June.
Read moreCivic Engagement in East Belfast – Greenway Legacy Programme
As part of NICVA’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity in East Belfast, the Greenway Legacy Programme was developed as a pilot
Read moreCelebrating East Belfast’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity Programme
On Thursday 10 June, Sarah Travers hosted an event in Strand Arts Centre with NICVA and EBCDA, celebrating the participation
Read moreNew Free Coaching Service Launched in East Belfast
Thursday 10 June saw East Belfast Community Development Agency launch a new, free coaching service, as part of east Belfast’s Communities
Read more“The time is always right to do what is right”
EBCDA launches their Communities in Transition, Community Development Capacity Building Toolkit
Read moreA community-led Practical Action Programme
In the face of Covid-19 people and communities stepped up with new ideas and approaches to get things done. Now
Read moreWCVA Welcomes New Safeguarding Training Officer
WCVA’s Safeguarding Team are delighted to welcome a new member of staff, Cerri Dando, who will be taking the lead
Read moreCampaigners slam guidance to make care home residents wear masks
Ill-advised guidance by the Scottish Government say campaigners
Read moreTravel giant launches fund to help Edinburgh communities through Covid-19
Airbnb has created the Edinburgh Community Fund, with £5 donated for every stay during August
Read moreGroundbreaking video technology hits milestone
Near Me, which has been used by the NHS and a range of charities, has reached one million consultations in
Read moreCouple living with MND finally say “I do”
Brian Murphy, brother of MND Scotland chair Adrian Murphy, married his partner Gillian after a long wait
Read moreCharity warns child labour is rising unchecked due to pandemic
Warning from international aid group
Read moreFurther £25m in emergency funding to support cultural organisations
Creative Scotland has announced details of the support, which aims to prevent insolvency or significant job losses due to the
Read moreVODG responds to Women’s Health Strategy consultation
11 June 2021 VODG has today submitted a response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) call for
Read moreCharity launches youth powered cafe
Scran Café, will be situated within NHS Lothian’s Comely Bank Centre
Read moreNew research project aims to chart views and concerns of Scottish voluntary sector
SCVO has partnered with a range of stakeholders for the study, which will monitor the experiences of 800 representatives from
Read moreVulnerable people being left behind by postal services, report finds
A new study by Citizens Advice Scotland has exposed barriers to accessing mail for certain people
Read moreNew £4m veterans centre unveiled
David Boyle Court will provide specialist accommodation and an employability programme
Read moreLow income Scots driven deeper into poverty through transport costs
New report reveals transport is too costly for many
Read moreCharities call for action on “vaccine apartheid”
Members of the international People’s Vaccine Alliance have called for intellectual property rules on vaccines to be waived to help
Read moreOrganisations invited to take part in minority ethnic emerging leaders programme
A group of 50 interns will be recruited to take part in the Scottish Government funded initiative
Read moreInvisible and Unsupported – A Statement by the Coalition of Carers Organisations NI for Carers Week 2021
To mark Carers Week 2021 the Coalition of Carers Organisations have released this statement calling for urgent support for carers
Read moreAttack on Dumfries-based NGO’s Afghan base kills 10
Deadly assault on mine-clearing workers
Read moreHeartfelt thanks given to Scotland’s vaccine volunteers
More than 25,000 hours have been dedicated to helping Scotland stay healthy
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