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Assembly update - 24 September 2007

Summary of key issues discussed on the Assembly floor and in committee chambers.

NICVA | Sean Kelly | 25 Sep 2007

Policy, Lobbying, and the NI Assembly

As the MLAs are ready to do business at Stormont after the summer recess, the latest NICVA members’ day on 14 September focussed on the opportunities for voluntary and community organisations to get their issues on the agenda of the re-established Assembly.

NICVA | Feargal O'Kane | 17 Sep 2007

Latest on RPA and local government

As part of the ongoing review of the Review of Public Administration begun by the Northern Ireland Executive PriceWaterhouseCoopers have been asked by government to carry out a consultative exercise to come up with a vision for local government. At a recent event in Belfast PWC set out what they have been hearing so far.

NICVA | Frances McCandless | 13 Sep 2007

European Activity – A time to take stock

As a result of President Barroso’s visit to the NI Assembly earlier this year, the European Commission has established a special taskforce on Northern Ireland. One of its first jobs will be to carry out a stock take of how Northern Ireland is making the most of its membership of the European Union.

NICVA | Sean Kelly | 12 Sep 2007

Chance for charities to win recognition

The NICVA Link Awards 2008 have been launched by Seamus McAleavey, chief executive of NICVA and Chris Clark, chief executive officer of BT Ireland.

NICVA | Paul McGill | 11 Sep 2007

Making policy work for you training

Policy is a key function of the voluntary and community sector. It’s an important way of helping organisations achieve their aims and objectives and meet the needs of the people and communities they represent and yet it is often perceived as complex, confusing and well ...boring! This training session aims to change all that.

NICVA | Jonny Currie | 10 Sep 2007

We must tackle good relations

NICVA today welcomed this afternoon's statement by Dr Paisley on building tolerance in Northern Ireland and urged speedy action.

NICVA | Paul McGill | 10 Sep 2007

This week at the Assembly - 10 September

An overview of business upcoming at the Assembly from 10 September 2007 to 14 September 2007.

NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 10 Sep 2007

Assembly review

Lisa McElherron, Policy Development Manager at NICVA, has a look back at the first one hundred days of the Assembly and casts a glance at what may be in store for the sector over the next few months.

NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 29 Aug 2007

Super rich pull in the cash

Inequality in Britain has got a lot worse in recent decades, a study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has found. In a separate report, the Foundation shows that 70% of people believe the gap between rich and poor is too wide, though there is no clear consensus on what should be done about it.

NICVA | Paul McGill | 20 Aug 2007

NICVA survey on nuclear power

NICVA has recently sent out a small survey to members on the issue of nuclear power. We are very keen to have the views of our members on this issue, so please try to respond. In the meantime, read some of the relevant information here.

NICVA | Paul McGill | 17 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

Play your cards to trump child poverty

As the latest statistics suggest that child poverty in Northern Ireland is worse than previously thought, Save the Children is stepping up its public campaign on the issue.

NICVA | Paul McGill | 07 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

Dealing with conflicts of interest

Transparency and accountability in voluntary and community organisations are essential for ensuring public confidence in the sector. An organisation’s reputation is often one of its most valuable assets and conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts of interest can severely damage this reputation.

NICVA | Oonagh Kane | 30 Jul 2007

£500m NI Rural Development Programme

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have received approval from the European Commission for the new Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme (NIRDP) for the period 2007-13.

NICVA | Sean Kelly | 30 Jul 2007

So good they're reviewing it twice

Minister for the Environment Arlene Foster has announced a six month review of the recommendations from the Review of Public Administration.

NICVA | John McCormick | 27 Jul 2007

£15 million for the sector

NICVA chief executive Seamus McAleavey has welcomed a new funding scheme for voluntary and community groups in Northern Ireland. He was commenting on the invitation by Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie for applications to a £15 million Modernisation Fund.

NICVA | Paul McGill | 10 Jul 2007

New plan for sector in Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed a strategy for partnership with the voluntary and community sector. 'Partners for Change' sets out how government works with voluntary and community organisations to deliver services to those most in need in society.

NICVA | Paul McGill | 09 Jul 2007

Draft reserves policy

Over the past few months Community Change, NICVA and the Volunteer Development Agency have been part of a working group with the Department for Finance and Personnel and Department for Social Development to develop a draft Reserves Policy.

NICVA | Oonagh Kane | 09 Jul 2007