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DSD support services research released

The Department for Social Development has released its research into the work of support organisations within the voluntary and community sector, originally completed by Deloitte in February 2007.

NICVA | Jonny Currie | 27 Feb 2008

Spotlight on Lantra

In the second of a series of interviews with voluntary and community groups and sector skills councils, NICVA caught up with David Seffen, Partnership Manager Northern Ireland, about the work undertaken by Lantra.

NICVA | Roisin Kelly | 19 Feb 2008

EU survey shows good practice

As a result of President Barroso’s visit to the NI Assembly in May 2007, the European Commission established a special taskforce on Northern Ireland. The taskforce - made up of key EC officials and their Northern Ireland counterparts - is currently examining the extent to which Northern Ireland has been involved in EU programmes and policies and identifying examples of best practice.

NICVA | Sean Kelly | 08 Feb 2008

5, 4, 3, 2, 1....

The countdown has started for State of the Sector V but before we embark on analysing the size and scope of the voluntary and community sector, we want your thoughts on this long standing publication. Perhaps more importantly we want know how we can ensure it reflects the changing environment within which the sector now operates.

NICVA | Gordon McCullough | 31 Jan 2008

Public consultation on Charities Bill

The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Social Development is commencing the Committee Stage of the Charities Bill.

Northern Ireland Assembly | Marie Austin | 16 Jan 2008

First NICVA governance review completed

In September last year Banbridge and Craigavon Carers, a small Northern Ireland charity, decided to participate in a NICVA governance review. Our short video lets you see what they thought of the process.

NICVA | Oonagh Kane | 08 Jan 2008

Phil Hope to speak at NICVA

Unfortunately, the Phil Hope seminar due to take place on 29 January 2008 has had to be cancelled. The Minister has to be in the House of Commons that day for a rolling vote on Europe.

NICVA | Feargal O'Kane | 21 Dec 2007

Building Even More Research Capacity

A programme introducing basic research skills for voluntary and community organisations.

NICVA | John McCormick | 17 Dec 2007

Charity Commission's coming to town

The long awaited Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is on the way

NICVA | John McCormick | 04 Dec 2007

International entrepreneur at NICVA

Jerry Greenfield, one half of the famous international Ben and Jerry’s ice-cream brand will be the keynote speaker at Building Tomorrow’s World, the annual conference of the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action on 7 December.

NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 22 Nov 2007

Fancy a governance review?

NICVA's governance review programme that began at the start of the summer has proved popular with organisations that want to examine their governance structures. The governance reviews are available to small to medium sized organisations (defined as those with an income of under £500,000).

NICVA | Oonagh Kane | 07 Nov 2007

Collaboration & Mergers Seminar

NICVA’s seminar on Collaboration & Mergers was a great success with those who attended on the 25 October. The aim of this morning session was to equip those organisations embarking on a merger or collaboration, with the “need to know” elements of these type of ventures.

NICVA | Denise McCann | 26 Oct 2007

Still little impact by Positive Steps

A panel survey carried out by NICVA has good news and bad about Positive Steps. Nearly all voluntary and community groups have heard of Positive Steps but well over half (57%) are still not aware of how it is being implemented.

NICVA | Paul McGill | 15 Oct 2007

NICVA kickstarts active ageing fund

Thanks to a £430,000 donation from NICVA and financial support from the Atlantic Philanthropies the new Turkington Fund will encourage active participation in society by older people.

NICVA | Neil Irwin | 01 Oct 2007

First Line Managers recognised at NICVA

NICVA First Line Management participants were given their coveted and highly regarded award certificates at a function in NICVA.

NICVA | Sandra Bailie | 28 Sep 2007

Contribute to the skills debate

Following a very lively and informative session held in NICVA on 4 September you still have an opportunity to give us your perspective on skills needs and training development in the voluntary and community sector.

NICVA | Gordon McCullough | 04 Sep 2007

NJC Pay – Employers make improved offer

The NJC employers made an improved offer at a meeting of the NJC Executive on 24 August 2007. The offer consists of a 3.4% increase on scale point 4, giving a new bottom rate of £6 an hour and a 2.475% increase on all other pay points. The offer is not staged.

NICVA | Susan Lavery | 24 Aug 2007

NICVA submits dormant accounts response

All banks and building societies should be covered by a new scheme to give dormant accounts to good causes, the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action said today.

NICVA | Neil Irwin | 13 Aug 2007

The Great Skills Debate

Take the opportunity to shape the development of skills in the voluntary and community sector.

NICVA | John McCormick | 09 Aug 2007

Triangle achieve management success

Loughguile Millennium Centre provided the backdrop for Triangle Housing Association to present 16 staff with First Line Management Certificates. This management programme delivered by NICVA represents the organisation’s commitment to continuous professional development and ensuring delivery of high quality services.

Triangle Housing Association Ltd | Edna Dunbar | 06 Aug 2007