What do I get?

Full membership is encouraged if you are a voluntary or community organisation operating in Northern Ireland. Have a look at the benefits available to you.

We offer comprehensive advice to member organisations on charity law, funding, finance, personnel and policy matters. With a dedicated communications team, we work to ensure the sector is represented at every level and that the voice of the sector is facilitated through the media and into the corridors of power.

We offer training to the sector and, through our excellent conference facilities, provide a venue for dialogue and events throughout the year.

Members benefit from great discounts on the sorts of things they need to survive, from computer and communications equipment, through to liability insurance. Specific products and services which are discounted to NICVA members are marked on the communitybuyer.org website. See communitybuyer.org for up to date buying advice and other discounts and special offers available to the sector.

As a NICVA member or subscriber, you will receive a range of free benefits, including receipt of our loose leaf magazine, nicvanews, a weekly eNews bulletin and NICVA's Policy Manifesto (produced every few years).

You will be able to tap into a number of resources, including information and advice on funding via GrantTracker subscription.

NICVA membership also allows you to benefit from a 30% discount on attendance at NICVA events and seminars.

NICVA members can additionally take advantage of a 30% discount on all services and publications, including the use of our state of the art conference facilities, and access to audio/visual equipment and video conferencing.

For a full list of benefits and services, see the FAQ section here.