Online mentoring has been a lifeline for Scottish veterans during lockdown
An unique online mentoring project run by a volunteering charity has had a significant impact on the veterans it helps
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BUSINESS SUPPORT 4 COMMUNITIES
Together we can
Digital youth platform proving to be a life saver
Enables young people to make contact and get vital support
Read moreAid charity won’t ban staff from sexual relationships
Most organisations tell staff it’s gross misconduct
Read moreFirst minister backs kindness campaign
The Scottish Government has announced a further £6m to help tackle loneliness and isolation
Read moreCommunities in Transition: New Year Opportunities for East Belfast Groups
NICVA’s Communities in Transition programme is offering NEW Training Opportunities, Bursaries and Volunteer Support in 2021 for groups in East Belfast
Read moreGuest Blog: The Fundraising Regulator – On New challenges and opportunities to learn
Joanne McDowell, NI Ireland Manager for the Fundraising Regulator, reflects on the challenges NI charities have faced over the past
Read moreFears as children report suicidal thoughts during pandemic
More support urgently needed
Read moreTurning words into action: how Streetreads helps the homeless
Booker prize winner’s novel to be distributed as charity project launches appeal
Read moreTFN’s December edition is out now – read it here!
There’s loads in our biggest ever TFN magazine
Read moreNew training for 2021
We are excited to promote our new training calendar for the first few months of 2021 and we have packed
Read moreFinance Minister launches £20.5 million Dormant Accounts Fund
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today launched the £20.5 million Dormant Accounts Fund which will provide vital funding to the voluntary,
Read moreEconomic Operator Registration and Identification Number and Post Brexit Trader scheme
NICVA recently held a webinar with the Trader Support Service, HMRC and DfE to provide information on how Brexit will
Read moreThe inside track: December 2020
Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including news about the Spending Review, the
Read moreCampaign takes aim at loan sharks
Two charities have been recognised for taking a zero-tolerance approach to loan sharks
Read moreCharity shop designer sale cancelled
Pandemic means sale wouldn’t be feasible as crowds flock to shop
Read moreHealth organisation names new chairman
Rob Murray will take up the chair post at Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS)
Read moreCharity that helped Grenfell victims ‘institutionally racist’
The Westway Trust was part of the “collective response” in the aftermath of the Grenfell fire in 2017
Read moreNew alliance formed for green and fair transport
The nine organisations want to see progress made ahead of COP26 next year
Read moreScots concerned about Christmas waste
The vast majority of Scots agree we all have a responsibility to cut down on waste at Christmas
Read moreYoung people get step on housing career ladder
Boost for those starting on the career path
Read moreTransformative Leadership Programme – Join us for 2021!
Interface-based leadership course – sign up now for Jan – Feb dates!
Read moreNICVA AGM 2020
For the first time, NICVA held its AGM virtually with members joining us to hear how we have been supporting
Read more#MakeOurFutureFair Campaign
NICVA are proud to support the #MakeOurFutureFair Campaign. Lead by the Human Rights Consortium, the newly launched campaign calls for
Read moreCitizen participation portal “Your Say Belfast” recently launched by Belfast City Council
Belfast City Council have recently launched a new online citizen engagement platform, Your Say Belfast with the aim of enabling
Read moreNICVA Conference “COVID-19: Taking Stock at the year end”
On Wednesday 9th December, NICVA hosted a major webinar with Communities Minister Carál Ní Chulín and DfC Permanent Secretary Tracy
Read moreHow can funders learn, meaningfully?
When persuaded to write this blog, I was asked to reflect on big transformational changes for 2021, no small task. It
Read moreMaking learning visible
What we have learned this year is that our Partners – those grantees with whom we have long-term, core funding relationships
Read moreMcAlpine questions support for vulnerable adults
Fears over how resource centres are supported
Read moreFundraiser aims to provide over 100,000 meals to homeless people
itison’s annual fundraiser for Social Bite launches this week
Read moreTop Scots chefs join to support Mary’s Meals
Well-kent faces join to support the worthy cause
Read morePostcards aim to spread festive joy
A tech for good company is hoping to spread kindness this Christmas
Read moreDisabled-friendly space a first in Glasgow
Combined community effort
Read moreWhich city is UK’s most generous?
Research reveals the biggest givers
Read moreStudy reveals ‘appalling’ rise in destitution across the UK
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation research was carried out prior to Covid-19
Read moreCharity depot shares three million meals since lockdown
The Cyrenians FareShare in Leith has distributed 1,300 tonnes of food to beneficiaries across the south east of Scotland
Read moreLoneliness in Northern Ireland: A call to Action
NI report launched this week highlights the impact of loneliness across NI communities and makes an urgent call to NI
Read moreBrexit and Your Rights webinar
With the deadline of 31st December just around the corner, our recent webinar “Brexit and Your Rights” examined how the
Read moreNew 5-minute guides for charity trustees
The Charity Commission has launched a new set of simple, easy to understand guides to help trustees run their charities
Read moreIdentifying barriers to the success of the Future Generations Act
WCVA has responded to the Public Accounts Committee’s consultation on barriers to the implementation of the Future Generations Act, as
Read moreCarer vaccine fears over government U-turn
Carers need to be prioritised says charity
Read moreTractor sale ploughs funds into agricultural charity
Auction raises cash for good causes
Read moreFirst surplus recorded in years for RNID
Annual accounts make encouraging reading
Read moreQuarriers launches annual Xmas appeal
Successful fundraiser launches for eighth year
Read moreAffordable homes boost for locals across central region
Much needed investment
Read moreCharity partnership makes world travel more inclusive
Joint venture makes the world more accessible
Read moreNí Chuilín announces £11.7million support for charities
Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced a second phase of the Covid-19 Charities Fund.
Read moreNICVA joins urgent call for NI loneliness strategy
Loneliness has a real cost and affects people of all ages. It is something we’re all likely to experience at
Read moreImpact round-up: December 2020
Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the
Read moreHave you checked your entry on the new register of charities?
In September the Charity Commission launched a new version of the online register of charities. The online register provides the public
Read moreNature charity takes Scottish Government to court
Crowdfunding needed to finance legal bid
Read moreEU funding threat for Scottish youth work
Doubts over Erasmus+ are continuing as politicians enter final Brexit talks
Read morePoignant charity video sees Santa cared for by NHS staff
Tribute to key workers
Read moreAuthor helps charity celebrate 40th anniversary
Celebrities back famous charity
Read moreNew charity chairman takes on challenge
Adrian Murphy, the new chair of MND Scotland, is kick-starting his appointment with a month-long running challenge to raise funds
Read moreDonate your money to charities, not criminals, this Christmas
Action Fraud, the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator are warning the public to remain vigilant when making charitable donations
Read moreCharity leaders do not expect to be at the table for future crises planning
A new survey has found organisations expect they will have to fill the gaps in the result of future crisis
Read moreMore cuts to be made at leading charity
It comes on top of huge budget reductions already taken
Read moreThe updated Charity Governance Code: What’s new?
When the Governance Code steering group last published an update to the Code in July 2017, we committed to reviewing
Read moreUpdated Charity Governance Code sets out clear recommendations on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Integrity
The Steering Group responsible for the Charity Governance Code, which sets out seven principles of good governance practice for charities
Read moreFilm marks charity’s 80th birthday
The new film was shot by members of Camphill communities during lockdown
Read moreCitizens Advice network proves its worth
Financial support for Scots revealed in annual figures
Read moreTrust denies discrimination against former chief executive
Controversy stems from former CEO allegedly not disclosing involvement in church
Read moreNew base for foster services opened in Hamilton
Round-the-clock support
Read moreCharity hits back in white privilege row
Barnardo’s faced online abuse – and criticism from Tory MPs – after a blog offered parents tips on how to
Read moreNational campaign launched to tackle loneliness and isolation
The Christmas Together campaign is aiming to ensure Scots feel supported this festive season
Read moreCharities call for united front on hate speech
The majority of charity beneficiaries have experienced online hate speech
Read moreTourism volunteers celebrated
The efforts of the helpers have been marked as part of International Volunteers Day 2020
Read moreCommunity hub to support city over festive period
Zennistoun Hub has been providing vital wellbeing services since the outbreak of Covid-19
Read moreCovid fund provides millions to help unpaid carers
Cash will be split between Carers Trust and Action for Children
Read morePreparing to Tender – webinar recording and resources
On 3 December Úna McKernan from NICVA delivered a webinar on Preparing to Tender as part of the CFNI Accelerator
Read moreThe power of local partnerships
On International Volunteers Day, Karen Loftus, chief executive of Community Action Network, looks at how partnership working has proved essential
Read moreLily’s celebrity Christmas cook-along
A celebrity chef and inspirational teenager have joined forces to raise funds for Cancer Research
Read moreNew research shows charities lose nearly £2bn a year in VAT
A call has been made for the government to introduce a new special charity VAT rate on purchases
Read morePush to increase heritage volunteers in Scotland
The Make Your Mark in Volunteering campaign aims to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers in Scotland
Read moreAll change at Edinburgh charity organisation
EVOC has named Bridie Ashrowan as its new chief executive, with Ella Simpson set to leave in the new year
Read moreClimate coalition calls for more ambition to reach target
Progress being made but more needs to be done
Read moreHelping people with disabilities stay connected
Leonard Cheshire has launched a new Christmas campaign
Read moreNTS applauds special status for marine sites
Step towards greater protection
Read moreVital funding boost for cancer charity
Cancer Support Scotland has received a £20,000 emergency grant from Walk the Walk
Read moreVoluntary sector funding: an urgent revamp is needed
A debate in the Scottish Parliament has highlighted the importance of multiyear funding to help charities rebuild after Covid-19
Read moreMore schemes needed to support sustainable travel
Greater investment required
Read moreOnline fundraising events webinar (Skills Match) resources and recording
Online events webinar with guest speakers from Graham Group,Cancer Focus NI and Volunteer Now was held on 1 Dec as
Read more£25m Sport Sustainability Fund launches
Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced that the £25M Sports Sustainability Fund is opening today (4 December).
Read moreGovernance round-up: December 2020
I usually use my December round-up to reflect on the last 12 months. But given the year we have had,
Read moreVolunteering round-up: December 2020
Welcome to the December volunteering round-up, our last one of 2020. This has been a been a hard and unique
Read moreBetter Futures Wales lottery funded project launched
WCVA are delighted to announce a new National Lottery funded project – helping three communities in Wales develop their visions
Read moreThe draft Budget must support the sector as Wales recovers from Covid-19
WCVA has responded to the Finance Committee’s consultation on Welsh Government’s draft budget proposals for 2021/22, and Welsh Government’s consultation
Read moreFrom isolation to opportunity – my story of adapting to Covid
What a surreal eerie time the last eight months have been and I can’t say I’m getting more used to
Read moreCharity urges Scots to get walking to boost health and mind
Walking charity wants Scots to get active outdoors
Read moreNew site launches to allow gift buyers to give back
The Buy Social Scotland directory has launched to showcase ethical gifts from social enterprises
Read moreCouncils reliance on fossil fuel stocks exposed
Data shows they are vulnerable investments
Read moreCharity warns children could be at risk this Christmas
More than 600 concerns of child cruelty and neglect offences were recorded by Police Scotland last year
Read moreCovid Collaborations: How voluntary & community sector/researcher partnership projects are helping those impacted by Covid
During the initial months of the coronavirus pandemic many organisations and businesses face unprecedented changes and obstacles to their normal
Read moreCharity manifesto calls for extra support and an end to dehumanising benefits tests
The MS Society Scotland has released its manifesto for next year’s election
Read moreScots worried about spending Christmas alone
Samaritans has revealed the main concerns of people calling its helpline
Read moreLocal Facebook group gets global support for charity with launch of Xmas tune
Worldwide Santas Xmas Eve Jingle has more than 240,000 followers
Read moreScots children face “mental health emergency”
Coalition fears pandemic is making a bad situation worse
Read moreAirport to make 150,000 masks available for charities
Edinburgh Airport is giving away the masks to community groups and organisations in the area
Read moreVODG calls on government to ensure disabled people are not left behind in rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
In response to today’s announcement about the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) has made
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