Insight and latest updates from our team
TLP Participant Story: Julie Carson, TEO, North Belfast, Spring 2021
By NICVA 16 Jun 2021 Mary McCaughey
Julie works for The Executive Office (TEO) and completed the TLP course in North Belfast in April – May 2021.
Guidance on the Right to Work process issued by the Home Office
By NICVA 14 Jun 2021 Déarbhla Sloan
The Home Office have issued further information and guidance on the process for employers completing right to work checks on EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens.
WPG Feminist Recovery Plan Relaunch - One Year On
By NICVA 14 Jun 2021 Déarbhla Sloan
The Women’s Policy Group Northern Ireland are re-launching the WPG COVID-19 Feminist Recovery Plan on Wednesday 28th July 2021 from 10am-12pm via Zoom.
Advance Care Planning Policy - PHASE II Stakeholder Engagement Invitation 24th June 2021
By NICVA 14 Jun 2021 Kathy Maguire
On the 24th June the Department for Health, in partnership with NICVA will host an engagement event for stakeholders across the community and voluntary sector on the development of an Advance Care Planning Policy for Adults in NI.
Creativity for Collaborative Peacebuilding Networking Event - Recording
By NICVA 14 Jun 2021 Mary McCaughey
Belfast City Council, NICVA and Partners delivered an informative PEACE IV funded networking conference on 10th June.
Celebrating East Belfast’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity Programme
By NICVA 14 Jun 2021 Susan Glass
On Thursday 10 June, Sarah Travers hosted an event in Strand Arts Centre with NICVA and EBCDA, celebrating the participation and achievements of the Communities in Transition: Building Capacity Programme in east Belfast.
Civic Engagement in East Belfast - Greenway Legacy Programme
By NICVA 14 Jun 2021 Susan Glass
As part of NICVA's Communities in Transition: Building Capacity in East Belfast, the Greenway Legacy Programme was developed as a pilot project by EastSide Greenway, in partnership with EBCDA's Youth Practioners' Forum.
New Free Coaching Service Launched in East Belfast
By NICVA 14 Jun 2021 Susan Glass
Thursday 10 June saw East Belfast Community Development Agency launch a new, free coaching service, as part of east Belfast’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity Programme.
Invisible and Unsupported - A Statement by the Coalition of Carers Organisations NI for Carers Week 2021
By NICVA 10 Jun 2021 Kathy Maguire
To mark Carers Week 2021 the Coalition of Carers Organisations have released this statement calling for urgent support for carers across NI many of whom are at breaking point due to a lack of essential services and supports.
LRA publishes Guide to the Covid-19 Vaccination and the Workplace
By NICVA 9 Jun 2021 Alex Hastings
This week the LRA (Labour Relations Agency) published its new guide to support employees and employers with managing vaccination issues in the workplace.
The EU Settlement Scheme and Northern Ireland: Online Event
By NICVA 7 Jun 2021 Déarbhla Sloan
On Wednesday 9th June the Home Office are hosting an online session to discuss the EU Settlement Scheme and what it means for people in Northern Ireland.
Carers Week (07th -13th June): Make Caring Visible and Valued
By NICVA 7 Jun 2021 Kathy Maguire
New research released for #Carers Week 2021 (7th – 13th June 2021) has found that carers lost, on average, 25 hours of support a month they previously had from services or family and friends before the pandemic.
Stewardship and Tax Effective fundraising webinar recording
By NICVA 28 May 2021 Sandra Bailie
On 26 May Deborah McWhirter delivered a webinar on Stewardship and Tax Effective Fundraising as part of our CFNI Accelerator programme funded by The Department for Communities.
Celebrating Volunteers' week 2021
By NICVA 28 May 2021 Sandra Bailie
Volunteers' Week 2021 is a time to say thank you. This is a great opportunity to recognise all the valuable work that our volunteers do throughout Northern Ireland and thank and celebrate them.
Developing our approaches to blended working
By NICVA 27 May 2021 Shauna O'Neill
None of us could have predicted the impact COVID-19 would have on every area of our lives.
Sharing Impact through brief and vivid stories RECORDING
By NICVA 24 May 2021 Sandra Bailie
This session on sharing impact was delivered by Jane Turnball as part of the CFNI Accelerator Programme funded by The Department for Communities. The resources and recording from the online session are included.
Executive allocates additional Covid funding support
By NICVA 21 May 2021 Shauna O'Neill
The Executive has agreed almost £220 million of Covid funding to support the social recovery from Covid. The health service, education, the arts, charities and sports organisations are among the beneficiaries.
NICVA Hosts Information Session on Delivery of the UK Community Renewal Fund in NI
By NICVA 21 May 2021 Kathy Maguire
On the 17th May NICVA hosted an information session for voluntary and community sector organisations on the recently launched UK Community Renewal Fund and how delivery of the fund shall operate in Northern Ireland.
NICVA Hosts Information Event on DoH Duty of Candour Consultation
By NICVA 21 May 2021 Kathy Maguire
NICVA's recently hosted an engagement event with the Department of Health in relation to the departments current public consultation on policy proposals to implement a Duty of Candour for Health and Social Care (HSC).
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