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NICVA warns of worries in the sector

On 19 June the Assembly’s Social Development Committee will hold its weekly meeting at NICVA’s premises, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast. NICVA will make a presentation to the DSD Committee on funding for the sector, as it has already done with the Finance and Personnel Committee.
NICVA | Frances McCandless | 08 May 2008

Juggle your way to the top

Improvement Juggler from the Centre for Competitiveness has been tailored to boost productivity in the voluntary and community sector.
Centre for Competitiveness NI Ltd | Press Office | 08 May 2008

Launch of the Code of Good Governance

The Code of Good Governance for the voluntary and community sector will be officially launched on the 6 June 2008 at a special seminar in NICVA by the Developing Governance Group.
NICVA | Denise McCann | 08 May 2008

Men get organised

Voluntary and community groups dealing with men’s issues have come together to share experiences and boost their capacity to influence policy.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 02 May 2008

This week in the Assembly - 5 May

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 5 May-9 May 2008.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 02 May 2008

Cohesion, Sharing and Integration

As the Executive plans a new strategy, voluntary and community groups will be ahead of the game. They will consider how they can contribute to a cohesive, shared and integrated society at a conference organised by NICVA on 30 May. The only ethnic minority Assembly Member will be one of the speakers.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 30 Apr 2008

This week in the Assembly - 28 April

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 28 April - 2 May 2008.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 25 Apr 2008

This week in the Assembly - 21 April

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 21-25 April 2008.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 18 Apr 2008

Which policy forum suits you?

An update on forthcoming policy fora facilitated by NICVA.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 07 Apr 2008

Spotlight on Skills for Justice

Judith Thompson, NI Manager for Skills for Justice, explains to NICVA the role of Skills for Justice in raising the skills agenda in Northern Ireland.

Guest speaker at women's policy forum

Eileen Sung, Head of the Gender Equality Unit within the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, will be speaking at the women's policy forum on 22 April at NICVA.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 20 Mar 2008

Fancy a governance review?

A governance review could help you get your management committee policy and procedures into shape. Funding for this free service is running out soon, so you'd need to book a review by May 2008.
NICVA | John McCormick | 13 Mar 2008

Sector issues need ‘Stormont proofing'

Policy expert tells voluntary and community activists how to grab the attention of Stormont ministers - is it a question of knowing your enemy or (ally)?
NICVA | John McCormick | 04 Mar 2008

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

Civil Forum review status outlined

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has revealed that while the Executive agreed the terms of reference and methodology for a review of the Civic Forum in October 2007 a timetable for the completion of the review process is not yet available.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 22 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

Citizenship programme launched

The programme will explore links between a strong and vibrant civil society and the development of improved relations between the two communities in Northern Ireland, including civic participation and volunteerism.
NICVA | John McCormick | 18 Dec 2007

Sector needs to engage with Assembly

During a recent visit by the NICVA Policy, Lobbying and Advocacy Forum to Parliament Buildings, Stormont, North Antrim MLA, Mervyn Storey encouraged the voluntary and community sector to make their voice heard in the corridors of power.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 06 Dec 2007

You’ll sus it if you bus it

Jump on a bus to help build tomorrow’s world today. That’s the theme of NICVA’s annual conference this Friday 7 December. This conference aims to put sustainability at the top of all our agendas. Equally you can have a chance to challenge the ‘green claptrap’. We’re confident you’ll find it is a case of “win for you and win for the globe”.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 04 Dec 2007

Organisations discuss Community Planning

NICVA’s seminar on Community Planning on 23 November in partnership with Community Technical Aid and Rural Community Network was a great success with over one hundred people in attendance.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 26 Nov 2007

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