Insight and latest updates from our team
NI Budget 2023: Government departments consult on funding proposals
By NICVA 2 Jun 2023 Shauna O'Neill
The opening budget for 2023-24 has now been set by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with allocations falling significantly short, local Government Departments will be forced to demonstrate savings.
New toolkit launched for parents of children with disabilities
By ScopeNI 2 Jun 2023 Ryan Miller
A new toolkit for people whose children have disabilities – and written by parents, for parents – could be transformative for mums and dads who feel overwhelmed.
NICVA welcomes political parties to HQ for talks on Department of Health cuts
By NICVA 31 May 2023 Robbie Best
NICVA and CO3 welcomed representatives of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector and representatives from across the political spectrum to discuss the recent news that Department of Health Core funding will not continue past September.
New report shows many of Northern Ireland’s authorities and private companies fail when it comes to digital accessibility
By NICVA 31 May 2023 Shauna O'Neill
Even organisations including councils bound by law to meet digital accessibility standards have failed tests reveals a new report by charity ForSight NI.
National Lottery Heritage Fund now offering up to £10m
By NICVA 31 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton
National Lottery Heritage Fund have increased the upper limit of their National Lottery Grants for Heritage to support larger-scale heritage projects across the UK.
Developing Corporate Partnerships - event summary
By NICVA 30 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton
On 25 May 2023, Denise Cranston, Head of Partnerships Practice at 2into3 and Louise Heatley, Head of Alice Public Relations NI, delivered a training session on Developing Corporate Partnerships and the Importance of Communications.
NICVA Executive Committee Vacancy
By NICVA 26 May 2023 Shauna O'Neill
NICVA's Executive Committee are seeking the expertise of an accountant to join the board.
Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire
By NICVA 25 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration recognising and acknowledging the important contribution volunteers make to our local communities, the voluntary sector and society as a whole.
Will we fail once more on mental health?
By ScopeNI 24 May 2023 Ryan Miller
A new report from the Audit Office says Northern Ireland’s ten-year mental health strategy risks failure due to a lack of financial support.
Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers - summary and presentation
By NICVA 23 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton
On 9th May 2023, Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising, facilitated Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers, as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities.
Developing a Fundraising Strategy - summary and presentation
By NICVA 23 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton
On 9th May 2023, Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising., facilitated a session on Developing a Fundraising Strategy as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities.
Free mentoring support and more still available for CFNI grantees
By NICVA 22 May 2023 Susan Glass
Free training and bespoke mentoring is available through NICVA, as part of a programme of support for recipients of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland's Cancer, Carers and Mental Health Funds.
Fundraising Clinics - June 2023
By NICVA 19 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton
These popular, free fundraising advice clinics provide members with an hour-long chance to discuss and address specific fundraising needs and can be delivered online, over the telephone or face-to-face.
Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers - summary and presentation
By NICVA 18 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton
On 9th May 2023, Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising, facilitated Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers, as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities.
Developing a Fundraising Strategy - summary and presentation
By NICVA 18 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton
On 9th May 2023, Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising., facilitated a session on Developing a Fundraising Strategy as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities.
What is next for NICVA following meeting with NI Secretary of State
By NICVA 17 May 2023 Shauna O'Neill
NICVA, and representatives of the Northern Ireland Voluntary and Community Sector, welcomed Northern Ireland Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris MP to their headquarters recently, following the recent publication of the 2023/24 budget.
Impact: it’s not the work you do, it’s what that work achieves
By ScopeNI 16 May 2023 Ryan Miller
Focusing on outcomes won’t address all the third sector’s challenges, but it will help organisations get the most out of whatever resources they have.
Social security is inadequate – what will government do about it?
By ScopeNI 10 May 2023 Ryan Miller
The Cliff Edge Coalition NI relaunched its campaign last week. A lot has changed since 2018, almost none of it good, and the cliff edge faced by much of society has grown much higher.
Spring Covid-19 Booster Programme - How sector organisations can help
By NICVA 9 May 2023 Geoff Nuttall
On 9th May, NICVA hosted an information and Q&A session with the Public Health Agency on the spring Covid-19 vaccine booster programme and how community & voluntary organisations can encourage take up
NICVA celebrates learners' achievements
By NICVA 8 May 2023 Sandra Bailie
On 21 April graduates from Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) gathered in NICVA to celebrate their achievements.
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