Insight and latest updates from our team
Party Conference Season, 2017-18
By NICVA 18 Aug 2017 Philip Mynes
As 2017 speeds into autumn, this year’s round of party conferences will begin to take place.
NICVA summary briefing on UK Government Brexit paper on Northern Ireland & Ireland
By NICVA 18 Aug 2017 Geoff Nuttall
This briefing summarises the key proposals made in the UK Government's Brexit position paper on Northern Ireland and Ireland released on 16th August. The briefing also highlights issues around which NICVA intends to develop its response.
Aviva Community Fund 2017 Coming Soon
By NICVA 16 Aug 2017 Lynn Kennedy
The Aviva Community Fund will be open for submissions from 12th September to 10th October 2017. Could your project be a winner this year?
UK publishes Brexit position paper on Northern Ireland and Ireland
By NICVA 16 Aug 2017 Geoff Nuttall
UK government has today published its position paper on addressing the unique impacts of Brexit of Northern Ireland/Ireland.
New UK Government paper released on future customs arrangements with EU
By NICVA 15 Aug 2017 Geoff Nuttall
The UK Government has today published a paper entitled "Future customs arrangements: a future partnership paper," setting out its vision for future partnership arrangements with the EU on trade and customs
Policy Development Officer (PDO2 '17)
By NICVA 9 Aug 2017 Alex Hastings
NICVA is recruiting for the position of Policy Development Officer to contribute to NICVA’s policy work.
Delivering Together and Health and Social Care Transformation
By NICVA 7 Aug 2017 Shauna O'Neill
Invitation to contribute to the development of a Strategic Framework for expanding community development approaches to reducing health inequalities.
Governance and Charity Advice Officer, maternity cover (GO'17)
By NICVA 2 Aug 2017 Alex Hastings
NICVA is recruiting a Governance and Charity Advice Officer to cover a maternity vacancy in our Organisational Development team.
Information Officer, maternity cover (IO'17)
By NICVA 2 Aug 2017 Alex Hastings
NICVA is recruiting an Information Officer to cover a maternity vacancy and this is an exciting time to join our busy Information Management team.
Research Officer (RO '17)
By NICVA 2 Aug 2017 Alex Hastings
NICVA is recruiting a Research Officer to join our Policy and Public Affairs team.
Basic book-keeping for small charities
By NICVA 31 Jul 2017 Denise Copeland
A series of practical workshops for treasurers of small charities to help establish appropriate financial systems.
Briefing on Great Repeal (EU Withdrawal) Bill
By NICVA 25 Jul 2017 Geoff Nuttall
Useful briefing by the Legal Education Foundation on the Great Repeal/EU Withdrawal Bill designed to convert all pre-Brexit EU legislation in UK law, including commentary on key issues raised
NICVA Launches Data Viewfinder
By NICVA 24 Jul 2017 Rachel Shannon
NICVA has launched a Viewfinder survey to members in order to assess their data governance and security. The results will be used to help us ensure members are fully supported with these issues when preparing for GDPR.
NICVA Position Paper on Brexit
By NICVA 24 Jul 2017 Geoff Nuttall
Having engaged widely with voluntary and community organisations and others across Northern Ireland and beyond, NICVA has now published its Brexit Position Statement and key recommendations for the negotiations
Why charities must act now to get ready for new data protection law
By NICVA 21 Jul 2017 Guest Author
Rachael Gallagher from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlights the importance of preparing for GDPR.
Employment Life-cycle Training Series
By NICVA 20 Jul 2017
NICVA and Sector Matters are pleased to offer this popular Employment Life-cycle series of training again this year. The four training sessions guide you through the critical elements of the employment relationship.
Serious Incident Reporting draft guidance
By NICVA 7 Jul 2017 Denise Copeland
The Charity Commission for NI is currently consulting on its draft guidance on serious incident reporting which will help trustees to determine what a serious incident is and when they need to report on it.
Sector discusses Brexit negotiations and priorities with the Department of Communities
By NICVA 7 Jul 2017 Geoff Nuttall
On 7 June, sector representatives met with officials from The Executive Office and Department for Communities to hear how they are feeding into the Brexit negotiations and to highlight sector concerns and recommendations
NICVA and fellow Social Partners call for political deal and Brexit representation
By NICVA 26 Jun 2017 Geoff Nuttall
NICVA has joined with the CBI, the NI Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Ulster Farmers Union in a joint call to restore devolution and ensure NI representation in the Brexit negotiations under 6 key priorities
Summer savings - 50% discount on room hire!
By NICVA 22 Jun 2017 Shauna O'Neill
Our conference facilities, training and meeting rooms are filling up as organisations make the most of NICVA’s half price room hire this summer.
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