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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.

Huge technology boost helps charities

The injection of up to £20 million per year into the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland will be a wonderful boost, NICVA said on 24 April.

Having fun and doing good

Raising money for good causes can be great craic and a wonderful way to develop team building in businesses and other organisations. Nominees for the NICVA Link Awards had 101 ways to enjoy themselves in their fundraising. The winners of the final Link Awards will be announced at a gala dinner on 7 February.

Public consultation on Charities Bill

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

Nail-biting begins for Link

Entries have now closed for the 2008 NICVA Link Awards in association with BT and supported by the Belfast Telegraph and the judges are beginning their work. Over the next month they will decide which companies, public bodies, schools, colleges, clubs and societies will come out on top.

NICVA welcomes end to selection

NICVA welcomes government announcement on academic selection

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.

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.

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.

Help the Aged and New Lodge Forum win

Help the Aged and New Lodge Forum were the winners of the overall categories at the 9th Annual SCOPE Awards. The Awards aim to improve the quality of publications, websites, promotional concepts and campaigning and to celebrate their successes.