Insight and latest updates from our team
Faith-based engagement training sessions - early 2020
By NICVA 23 Jan 2020 Lynda Gould
The Department for Communities currently funds a Faith Based Engagement Strand under the Regional Infrastructure Support Programme (RISP) which provides direct support to faith based organisations through a range of seminars and training sessions.
Dormant Accounts Fund for Northern Ireland - NICVAs Response to the Consultation Framework
By NICVA 23 Jan 2020 Kathy Maguire
NICVA responded to the recent consultation on delivery of a Dormant Accounts Fund for Northern Ireland.
NICVA calls for spring participants for interface-based Transformative Leadership Programme
By NICVA 20 Jan 2020 Helen McLaughlin
Spring dates have now been set for the Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP)—a leadership training programme funded by the PEACE IV Programme through Belfast City Council.
Introducing our training calendar for the new year
By NICVA 17 Jan 2020 Roisin Kelly
Our 2020 training calendar is ready and designed in response to feedback from previous participants and to meet the challenges facing our sector.
Great News from a Great Funder, Halifax Foundation NI
By NICVA 17 Jan 2020 Lynn Kennedy
Halifax Foundation NI have developed a new strategy for 2020–2023, ‘A Vision for the Future’. An interview with Brenda McMullan, Executive Director, looks at what this means for the vital work of NI charities.
Providing effective support to your volunteers
By NICVA 17 Jan 2020 Sandra Bailie
Providing support to our volunteers through developing a positive culture, listening to their feedback and giving constructive feedback is essential to helping them do a good job and feel valued.
Still using Windows 7? Here's what you need to know
By NICVA 17 Jan 2020 Bob Harper
Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft, which leaves its use open to cyber security risks. Upgrading is important to do.
31 Jan - Charity annual reporting deadline
By NICVA 15 Jan 2020 Denise Copeland
If your registered charity's financial year is 1 April - 31 March then you will have a deadline of 31 January in which to submit your annual monitoring return to the Charity Commission.
*POSTPONED* NICVA Conversation Zone at UUP Conference, February 2020
By NICVA 15 Jan 2020 Siobhan McAlister
UUP have now postponed their conference until 17 October 2020.
Regulation of Gambling in Northern Ireland consultation
By NICVA 15 Jan 2020 Denise Copeland
NICVA has prepared a briefing paper on the Regulation of Gambling in Northern Ireland consultation.
New Decade, New Approach
By NICVA 15 Jan 2020 Siobhan McAlister
With the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive newly restored, we take a look at the priorities for the new Executive and who the new players are in term of ministerial posts and committee chairs.
NICVA welcomes progress and new Northern Ireland Executive
By NICVA 13 Jan 2020
NICVA welcomes the positive outcome of the Northern Ireland Talks process and the formation of a new Executive.
NICVA's New Year's Round Up
By NICVA 6 Jan 2020 Siobhan McAlister
A new decade doesn’t necessarily mean a fresh start, as challenges from the past few years such as Brexit and the absence of government here remain outstanding.
A Common Purpose for Our Environment
By NICVA 19 Dec 2019 Siobhan McAlister
This ‘Common Purpose’ is our response to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair’s public discussion document on an Environment Strategy for Northern Ireland (September 2019).
Belfast Lisburn and Castlereagh women open their ‘next chapter’ with book launch and exhibition in The Long Gallery
By NICVA 18 Dec 2019 Susan Glass
Belfast Lisburn and Castlereagh women open their ‘next chapter’ with book launch and exhibition in The Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings
NICVA calls for an end to stagnation in Northern Ireland Governance
By NICVA 16 Dec 2019 Seamus McAleavey
NICVA welcomes the re-convening of the Talks process.
New Department of Health update report on progress with IHRD programme implemetation recommendations
By NICVA 16 Dec 2019 Geoff Nuttall
The Department of Health has just published its latest update report on progress made in implementing the wide-ranging recommendations of the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-Related Deaths (IHRD).
Improving your communication skills with NICVA and Bespoke Communications
By NICVA 16 Dec 2019 Sandra Bailie
We can help you effectively communicate the difference that you make through our new improved Communications Series in 2020 in partnership with Bespoke Communications.
NICVA hosts Consultation Event on Dormant Accounts Fund for Northern Ireland
By NICVA 13 Dec 2019 Kathy Maguire
On Monday 9th December 2019 NICVA welcomed a packed audience of voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) representatives to a consultation event on the delivery of the Dormant Accounts Fund in Northern Ireland.
Charity trustee training series 2020
By NICVA 13 Dec 2019 Denise Copeland
Charity trustees have a responsibility to run their charity in line with legal requirements and best practice and so need to understand what is expected of them and how best they may fulfil their duties.
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