How to join

Who can apply

There are a number of options available to groups, organisations or individuals if they want to become involved, from full membership to subscriber level.

Full Membership

Full membership is open to independent voluntary and community organisations. A branch of a Northern Ireland organisation cannot be a full member, but could receive NICVA mailings (see additional mailing lists below).

Full members will receive all NICVA services and information, and can vote at NICVA’s AGM, policy fora or in the election of NICVA’s Executive Committee. The cost of membership is determined by the gross annual income of your organisation.

Annual Income	Cost
Less than £1,000	£10
Between £1,001 and £10,000	£20
Between £10,001 and £100,000	£50
Between £100,001 and £250,000	£80
Between £250,001 and £500,000	£95
Between £500,001 and £1,000,000	£150
More than £1,000,000	£175

Network Plus

This option is available to any network organisation who is interested in receiving the full range of NICVA services, in particular the NICVA/Marsh insurance scheme, and being able to make them available to their own member groups. It is a bespoke service and is only applicable to those networks with ten or more member organisations. If you would like further information please contact the NICVA Membership Officer at 028 9087 7777 or email frances.mcatamney@nicva.org.

NICVA Subscriber

Public sector bodies, business and individuals are not able to join NICVA as full members can subscribe to NICVA services. This option is also open to voluntary groups which are not active or organised in Northern Ireland.

Subscribers will receive nicvanews and NICVA mailings, can avail of NICVA’s discounted services, but do not have nominating or voting rights at NICVA’s AGM, policy fora or in the election of NICVA’s Executive Committee.

Business and Statutory Subscribers

Companies or individuals (ie consultants operating in the sector) with commercial interests in the sector and non-profit making associations, including quangos and government departments, can apply as a business and statutory subscriber. The cost of membership is determined by the number of employees.

Number of Employees	Cost
1 - 10 employees	£150
11 - 50 employees	£200
More than 50 employees	£250

Voluntary Subscriber

Voluntary organisations which are ineligible for full membership and groups which are not active or organised in Northern Ireland (ie groups in the Republic of Ireland) can join as voluntary subscribers. The cost of membership is determined by the gross annual income of your organisation.

Annual Income	Cost
Less than £1,000	£10
Between £1,001 and £10,000	£20
Between £10,001 and £100,000	£50
Between £100,001 and £250,000	£80
Between £250,001 and £500,000	£95
Between £500,001 and £1,000,000	£150
More than £1,000,000	£175

Individual Subscriber

Individuals who have a non commercial interest, or who are employed in the sector can subscribe for £65 per year. If you are unwaged you can subscribe for £30 per year.

Additonal Mailings

Additional mailings are charged at cost. This service to be made available only to organisations whose main office is a full member or a subscriber to NICVA’s services.

Full Members - £65 (to include a copy of nicvanews each month)

Subscribers - £70 (to include a copy of nicvanews each month)

The process

Once you've decided which type of NICVA subscription is right for you, we want to make the process as straight forward as possible. In general, a membership application will take between six to eight weeks to fully process. We are happy to keep you informed throughout the process, and you can contact the Membership Officer at any time. If you are applying for full membership of NICVA we will require the following documentation:

1. A copy of your group’s constitution or governing document (i.e. Articles of Association)

2. Your latest annual report (if unavailable, a copy of your group’s latest minutes)

3. Your latest set of audited accounts (if unavailable, a copy of your latest bank statement)

We will be unable to process your application without this information.

These documents should be supplied along with the completed Membership Application Form available on request or to download here (see link at bottom of page).

You should complete the application form and return along with the required supporting documents and the appropriate payment to:

NICVA Membership Administration
FREEPOST BEL88
Belfast
BT15 1BR

When we receive your completed form, it will be reviewed by our Membership Officer, who may contact you to follow up on your application.

When that process has been completed, your application is then forwarded to a meeting of the Executive Committee* of NICVA, who will make a determination on your membership. If at any stage in the process you feel you need any further information or advice, contact the NICVA Membership Officer, who will be pleased to help you with your enquiries.

Your membership begins on the date of approval. Once approved, your organisation will receive a NICVA welcome pack which will include your membership certificate, details of your GrantTracker password, as well as further details of the many services available to you.

* NICVA Executive Committee's determination in matters of membership is final, and NICVA reserves the right to determine the eligibility of an organisation or prospective subscriber for membership.