economic analysis and skills development
free practical support and resources for collaborative working in the voluntary and community sector
Policy and public affairs support
A website for networking, sharing news, events, jobs and ideas across the sector
Development and support for Connecting Older People grantholders
helping Northern Ireland fundraise
NICVA's business services consultancy
Training and support for community leaders
Find suppliers of goods and services and deals for the voluntary and community sector.
CollaborationNI
CollaborationNI is a partnership programme giving free practical support to voluntary and community sector organisations on aspects of collaborative working. The programme is run by NICVA, CO3 and Stellar Leadership and is funded by Building Change Trust.
Who is it for?
What do I get?
If you're exploring an idea, seeking a partner, developing an existing relationship or driving forward an agreed project, the aim of CollaborationNI is to provide you with support, training and access to the learning and experience already out there in the sector.
Proposed collaborations have included:
- sharing office space and buildings;
- sharing staff;
- joint training;
- sharing organisational support services such as finance, human resources or IT;
- formation of new group structures and umbrella bodies; and
- mergers
- bespoke advice and training
- expert facilitation
- coaching
- mentoring
- study visits
- executive career guidance counselling
- legal guidance












