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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

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

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

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

Role of the Civic Forum to be reviewed

The Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister has announced that it will carry out a review of the mechanisms for civic society to promote its views.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 25 Jun 2007

This week at the Assembly - 18 June

Business carried out at the NI Assembly during the week beginning 18 June 2007
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 20 Jun 2007

Forced to flee

The Refugee Action Group has launched a new edition of Forced to Flee, which seeks to separate the myths from the truth about refugees and asylum seekers.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 19 Jun 2007

DIY Committee Guide Survey

The Volunteer Development Agency wants your views on the diycommitteeguide.org site that has been operational for over a year.
Volunteer Development Agency | Denise Hayward | 14 Jun 2007

Viewfinder - Have your say on the sector

Viewfinder surveys attempt to shed some light on the attitudes to key themes and policies that are likely to impact upon the sector.
NICVA | Leeann Brady | 29 May 2007

The EU at 50 - One foot in the grave?

A seminar marking the 50th anniversary of the European Union.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 10 May 2007

Hain thanks outgoing NIO ministers

Secretary of State the Rt Hon Peter Hain MP has thanked outgoing NIO ministers the Rt Hon David Hanson MP and David Cairns MP for their selfless service to the people of Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Office: | Press Office | 09 May 2007

Draft Code of Good Governance launched

A draft code of governance was launched for consultation by the Developing Governance Group at a special seminar held in NICVA.
NICVA | Feargal O'Kane | 25 Apr 2007

Footprints of Positive Steps

NICVA's Communications Officer, Paul McGill takes a closer look at the sector's experiences of Postive Steps in light of a study by NICVA.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 02 Apr 2007

Sector's verdict on Budget

Representatives from the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland give their views on today's Budget.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 21 Mar 2007

Don't boost bank profits, help charity

Millions of pounds of money lying in bank and building society accounts should be used for charitable purposes rather than boosting bank profits, NICVA said today.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 14 Mar 2007

Joint Forum RPA Bulletin 2

Bulletin produced by the Joint Forum’s RPA Sub-group on the implementation and structures, appointments, recent publications, and other useful links related to the RPA.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 13 Mar 2007

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