Insight and latest updates from our team
Administration Assistant (AA ’19)
By NICVA 16 Oct 2019 Heather Wilson
NICVA is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant who will provide support across the organisation. The closing date 12 noon on Monday 4 November 2019.
Update on "Everything but the Grant" Conference
By NICVA 6 Oct 2019 Lynn Kennedy
2nd October saw over 60 people take part in a NICVA event aimed at increasing knowledge, skills and confidence in generating income from sources other than grants.
Northern Ireland's First Environment Strategy: Making it work for you
By NICVA 4 Oct 2019 Siobhan McAlister
In September, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) launched a consultation seeking views on Northern Ireland's first environment strategy.
Systems Administrator SA2'19
By NICVA 4 Oct 2019 Alex Hastings
NICVA is recruiting a Systems Administrator to maintain and continually improve NICVA's ICT infrastructure and systems. The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 21 October 2019.
Advice for Brexit Preparation
By NICVA 4 Oct 2019 Siobhan McAlister
With only a matter of weeks until the 31 October there is still huge uncertainty about whether the UK will leave the EU with or without a deal.
Consultation on changes to the application for registration and the Annual Return Regulations 2019
By NICVA 25 Sep 2019 Denise Copeland
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is currently consulting on proposed changes that it would like to make to both the application for charity registration and the annual monitoring return.
Electoral Commission issues new guidance on ‘non-party’ campaigning
By NICVA 25 Sep 2019 Geoff Nuttall
The Electoral Commission has just published new guidance on the regulation of campaign spending by ‘non-party campaigners’ around election periods
Fundraising Regulator Guest Blog: Strengthening our presence in Northern Ireland
By NICVA 25 Sep 2019 Lynn Kennedy
Gerald Oppenheim, Chief Executive of the Fundraising Regulator, & new Northern Ireland Manager, Joanne McDowell, discuss their commitment to working collaboratively with charities in NI, & implementing the new Code of Fundraising Practice.
Code of good governance consultation
By NICVA 24 Sep 2019 Denise Copeland
The Code of Good Governance is a voluntary set of standards on good governance practice for the boards of voluntary and community organisations.
SEUPB provides reassurance on continued EU funding even in a no deal Brexit
By NICVA 20 Sep 2019 Geoff Nuttall
The SEUPB (Special EU Programmes Body) has provided reassurance about continued PEACE IV and INTERREG funding until 2023, even in the advent of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit.
Taking women from grassroots activism to parliamentary participation
By NICVA 19 Sep 2019 Susan Glass
Next Chapter participants visit Dáil Éireann to meet with Women’s Parliamentary Caucus
The difference TQUK has made
By NICVA 19 Sep 2019 Sandra Bailie
Over the years many people have completed NICVA's TQUK level 3 Award in Training and Education. We contacted a few of them to ask them what they enjoyed and how they have used what they learnt on the course.
Offering "Cashless Giving" options to your supporters...
By NICVA 17 Sep 2019 Lynn Kennedy
NI donors have already embraced "cashless giving" in most areas of their lives. To keep pace, charities need to offer supporters ways to donate much needed funds to them other than by cash. This article provides some initial ideas.
Charity trustee training - Autumn series
By NICVA 17 Sep 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.
Ten ways to engage with Belfast City Council
By NICVA 17 Sep 2019 Siobhan McAlister
NICVA’s Public Affairs Forum recently held a session with representatives from Belfast City Council and NILGA to learn more about how our sector can best engage with the Council. Below are some useful tips for engaging.
Going, going gone! The advent of the “cashless society” worldwide and how UK-wide and NI-based charities are adapting
By NICVA 16 Sep 2019 Lynn Kennedy
Until recently, the concept of a “cashless society” featured in science fiction novels, not reality. However, the "dash from cash" is now taking root in societies across the world.
Building Cyber Resilience Conference
By NICVA 10 Sep 2019 Heather Wilson
On 11 September 2019 NICVA hosted a conference with the NCSC, PSNI, Cyphra and the NI Cyber Security Centre to help Voluntary Boards and Senior Leaders to focus on building organisational cyber resilience.
NI civic society organisations say no Brexit deal without an NI protocol
By NICVA 9 Sep 2019 Geoff Nuttall
Civic society organisations from across Northern Ireland are calling for an NI protocol to be an essential element of any Brexit deal
Brexit Updates and #NoToNoDeal
By NICVA 6 Sep 2019 Siobhan McAlister
These really are extraordinary times in UK politics as Brexit continues to bolster confusion, chaos and the possibility of another General Election.
Charity Commission delays charity registration for some
By NICVA 5 Sep 2019 Denise Copeland
The Charity Commission is currently not registering all charitable organisations that have submitted an application due to a High Court ruling which was handed down on 16th May.
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