Funding cuts to sector feature on Hearts and Minds

Homestart offered a great case study of the work of the sector and the life changing impact voluntary and community organisations have on the people, families and communities they work with.  Speaking on the programme NICVA Chief Executive Seamus McAleavey warned that voluntary and community organisations should be treated fairly and budget holders in government should not seek to find savings by cutting services simply because they are delivered by someone else.

You can view the programme on bbc player here at 13.00

 NICVA has dedicated our research team to monitoring the impact of the cuts on voluntary and community organisations. Our cutswatch website will be going live in the next few weeks. If your organisation is facing a cut in funding or is worried about possible cuts please contact [email protected]