NICVA is here for you but at present we have a number of staff on furlough leave. Whilst we're open, we are operating a reduced service. You can get in touch with us via the support request form or email our team. Please do also check for updates and new information via the COVID-19 Information Hub
Supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector through the COVID-19 pandemic
Updates
Regular and relevant updates for voluntary and community organisations on key developments in the fight against the COVID19 pandemic
Funding and Fundraising
Assess and mitigate the damage and impact the COVID19 pandemic on funding and fundraising in the voluntary and community sector.
Advocacy & Government Engagement
Representing the sector to government and other stakeholders to manage the impact of the COVID19 pandemic
Running your Organisation
Running and adapting your organisation to manage the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on operations and services
Employment/HR
Distilled and relevant guidance for voluntary and community organisations managing the impact of the COVID19 pandemic
Governance
Guidance for voluntary and community sector organisations to maintain good governance in the midst of the global COVID19 pandemic
Latest COVID-19 Articles and Information
Creating/reviewing your reserves policy webinar recording
By NICVA 2 Jul 2020 Governance (COVID19), COVID 19
If you missed our webinar on 'creating/reviewing your reserves policy' you can watch it now via the link below.
New Government report warns of 'devastating impact' of Covid-19 on NI economy and jobs
By NICVA 1 Jul 2020 Policy & Public Affairs, Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
A new report, just released by the NI Department for the Economy, highlights the major impacts the Covid-19 outbreak has had, and is likely to continue to have on the Northern Ireland economy
Support for childcare during COVID19
By NICVA 29 Jun 2020 COVID19 Updates
Childcare has been a critical issue throughout the COVID19 pandemic.
Staying out of Lockdown: Test, Trace and Protect with the Public Health Agency (Rescheduled)
By NICVA 29 Jun 2020 COVID19 Updates, Data and Technology (COVID19)
Keeping Well at Home booklet launched
By NICVA 25 Jun 2020 COVID19 Updates
Age Friendly Network NI and the Public Health Agency have produced a 'Keeping Well at Home' booklet for older people who are digitally excluded while self-isolating during COVID-19.
COVID 19 Charities Fund Live Event
By NICVA 16 Jun 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
On 15 June The Department for Communities opened £15.5M COVID-19 Charities Fund will provide grant awards to meet unavoidable costs for charities which have exhausted all other avenues of support and are facing imminent closure.
Returning to work
By NICVA 15 Jun 2020 COVID 19, Running your Organisation (COVID19)
Organisations returning to work or returning staff to the workplace will face a very different environment. This article which includes infection control and wellbeing, is one in series of articles outlining issues to consider.
The impact of COVID-19 on carers in Northern Ireland
By NICVA 12 Jun 2020 COVID19 Updates
A statement by the Coalition of Carers Organisations NI.
COVID-19 Charities Fund webinar with TNL Community Fund
By NICVA 10 Jun 2020 COVID 19, COVID19 Updates, Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
Planning for Flexible Furlough
By NICVA 9 Jun 2020 Employment and HR (COVID19)
With detailed guidance from the Government expected on Friday 12 June about the 'flexible furlough scheme ' from July, the CIPD have produced a helpful checklist for planning for the changes as they come in.
£15.5m fund to support charity sector during COVID-19 crisis to open on Monday
By NICVA 9 Jun 2020 COVID 19, COVID19 Updates, Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has said a £15.5million COVID-19 Charities Fund to help local charities facing financial difficulties as a result of the current public health emergency, will open on Monday 15 June.
NICVA welcomes Charity Fund announcement by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey
By NICVA 9 Jun 2020 COVID 19, COVID19 Updates, Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
Seamus McAleavey, Chief Executive of NICVA welcomed the DfC Minister’s announcement today on the £15.5m Charity Fund support package.
Covid-19 - Update from our Chief Executive 9 June 2020
By NICVA 9 Jun 2020 COVID 19, COVID19 Updates
NICVA Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey gives an update on the COVID-19 Charity Fund and the work of the PHA on Testing and contact tracing.
NI Minister for Health launches New ID Card for Carers
By NICVA 9 Jun 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
NI Launch of new ID Card for Carers
Covid-19 - Update from our Chief Executive 4 June 2020
By NICVA 4 Jun 2020 COVID19 Updates
Read the latest update from our Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, on the issues relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
Effective online trustee meetings webinar recording
By NICVA 3 Jun 2020 COVID 19, Governance (COVID19), Governance and Charity Advice
If you missed our webinar on 'Effective trustee meetings online' you can watch it now via the link below.
Survey of those shielding or supporting those shielding
By NICVA 3 Jun 2020 COVID19 Updates
How is shielding affecting people and those supporting them? The Patient Client Council wants to find out.
We rise by Lifting Others
By NICVA 2 Jun 2020 COVID 19 Action with Local Councils, Mid Ulster District Council - Dungannon
Today's chat with Maura Brooks from Derrytresk Community and Chair of the Youth and Community Group highlights some of the important voluntary work going on in the Community supporting people's mental and physical well-being.
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from June onwards
By NICVA 1 Jun 2020 Employment and HR (COVID19), COVID 19
On 29 May 2020 the Chancellor announced changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which contained some key dates relating to furloughing workers as outlined below.
Keeping the lines of communication open during COVID-19
By NICVA 29 May 2020 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
COVID-19 has meant that many older and vulnerable people and carers are now more socially isolated than ever. A dedicated cohort of volunteers in Newry Mourne and Down are breaking the silence, and talking to those who have no-one to talk to.
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