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NICVA briefing: Programme for Government

NICVA's briefing paper for the consultation on the first statements from the new devolved Executive about what kind of Northern Ireland they want to see, what they intend to do and how they intend to pay for it.
NICVA | Frances McCandless | 16 Nov 2007

Branagh backs charity work

Kenneth Branagh recently threw his support behind the great work being done for Northern Ireland charities by employers, schools, colleges, clubs and societies. Kenneth also announced an extension to the deadline for the NICVA Link Awards 2008 in association with BT, now celebrating their 21st birthday.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 14 Nov 2007

Upcoming at the Assembly - 12 November

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 12 November 2007 to 16 November 2007.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 09 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

Upcoming at the Assembly 5 November

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 05 November 2007 to 09 November 2007.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 02 Nov 2007

Climate Change Coalition call for action

The Climate Change Coalition, a group of environmental and development organisations, was officially launched on 22 October at an event in the long gallery in Stormont attended by over 100 people, including 17 MLAs.

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

RPA Emerging Findings Consultations

On 19 October Environment Minister Arlene Foster released the emerging findings of the review on the future shape of local government. The document outlines the variance from original RPA proposals. A number of stakeholder events have also been organised by PWC as part of the review of RPA.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 26 Oct 2007

Upcoming at the Assembly - 22 October

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 22 October 2007 to 26 October 2007.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 22 Oct 2007

Foster publishes emerging RPA findings

Environment Minister Arlene Foster has published the emerging findings of the review on the future shape of local government. She said that the emerging findings and the proposals outlined in the paper mark the beginning, and not the end, of a process of reform and modernisation for local government.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 19 Oct 2007

NICVA/Marsh insurance scheme update

NICVA in partnership with Marsh Ltd has been able to secure further rate reductions to our insurance scheme and has also enhanced the policy cover available.
NICVA | John McCormick | 17 Oct 2007

EU Reform Treaty

EU leaders are gathering this week (18-19 October 2007) at the European summit in Lisbon in an attempt to agree the new EU Reform Treaty. Given the intense media focus on the summit and in particular on Gordon Brown’s battle to defend UK interests, here is a helpful guide from NICVA on the Reform Treaty and the reason for the controversy.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 17 Oct 2007

Minister chops funding for CTI project

Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has announced the immediate ending of funding for the Conflict Transformation Initiative (CTI) in light of continuing UDA violence.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 17 Oct 2007

No double payment for water

There should be no separate bill in Northern Ireland for water and sewerage services and households should not pay any additional charges until April 2009, says the Independent Water Review Panel.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 16 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

Upcoming at the Assembly - 15 October

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 15 October 2007 to 19 October 2007.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 12 Oct 2007

Belfast supports Burmese people

Up to 200 hundred people attended a rally in Belfast to show support for the peaceful protests calling for democratic change in Burma.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 12 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

Assembly to examine suicide issue

The Assembly has asked its Health Committee to look urgently at the problem of suicides, bring recommendations to the Executive and report back to the Assembly by 12 February 2008.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 28 Sep 2007

Upcoming at the Assembly - 24 September

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 24 September 2007 to 28 September 2007.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 25 Sep 2007

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