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Information Governance and Cyber Security resources and recording

By NICVA 26 Oct 2020 Sandra Bailie

On 15 October, Get Safe Online Global 24, NICVA hosted an Information Governance and Cyber Security webinar as part of the CFNI Accelerator Programme.

Trustees' Week 2020

By NICVA 23 Oct 2020 Denise Copeland

Trustees’ week is a time to recognise and value the work that thousands of Trustees do voluntarily for organisations of different sizes and purpose across the voluntary and community sector. 

The Transformative Leadership Programme: Participants tell their story - Zoe Ferguson Crumlin Road Ardoyne Glenbryn TLP Spring 2020

By NICVA 23 Oct 2020 Mary McCaughey

Zoe Ferguson is Treasurer of Cliftonville Integrated Primary School PTFA. Here she shares her TLP story.

The Transformative Leadership Programme: Participants tell their story South Belfast TLP, Spring 2020

By NICVA 23 Oct 2020 Mary McCaughey

Here, participants on the second South Belfast TLP share their story.

The Transformative Leadership Programme: Participants tell their story Ciaran Mc Neill Ligoniel, Spring 2020

By NICVA 23 Oct 2020 Mary McCaughey

Ciaran Mc Neill is recreation manager at Ligoniel Improvement Association. He shares his TLP story here.

The Transformative Leadership Programme: Participants tell their story - North Talks Too & IFI Peace Walls Group, Girdwood TLP, Autumn 2019

By NICVA 23 Oct 2020 Mary McCaughey

This group was made up of young people who had been engaged in an International Fund for Ireland Peace Walls programme, staff from Cliftonville Community Regeneration Forum and BCC, along with 2 political party representatives.

The Transformative Leadership Programme: Participants tell their story Lesley Doherty, North Belfast Resident Limestone Road TLP Spring 2020

By NICVA 23 Oct 2020 Mary McCaughey

Lesley Doherty who runs her own tour guide business in the North Belfast area shares her TLP story here.

About the updated Government Job Support Scheme

By NICVA 23 Oct 2020 Alex Hastings

The Government has introduced and announced changes to the Job Support Scheme which will open on 01 November 2020 following the closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) on 31 October 2020. 

The Transformative Leadership Programme: Participants tell their story - Terry McCallum, Belfast City Council Falls Shankill TLP Spring 2020

By NICVA 23 Oct 2020 Mary McCaughey

Terry McCallum works for Belfast City Council’s Community Services Department. Here she shares her TLP story.

Accelerating Public Service Transformation in Northern Ireland: Where to Next?

By NICVA 22 Oct 2020 Déarbhla Sloan

On 13th October representatives from the public and community sectors came together to reflect on lessons learned from the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what is required to continue a streamlined and effective response.

Get Online Week (19 - 25 October 2020)

By NICVA 19 Oct 2020 Sandra Bailie

Taking place from 19-25 October, Get Online Week 2020 is a celebration of digital inclusion that inspires people to do more online and helps them learn how.

Guidance on the coronavirus restrictions and public health advice in NI

By NICVA 19 Oct 2020 Alex Hastings

The guidance produced by the Northern Ireland Executive, sets out an overview of the current coronavirus restrictions.

Cliff Edge Welcomes Minister’s Commitment to Extend Welfare Mitigations But Concerns Remain Over Families Hit by Bedroom Tax and Benefit Cap

By NICVA 16 Oct 2020 Kathy Maguire

The Cliff Edge Coalition has welcomed the Minister for Communities commitment earlier this month to introduce new legislation to provide for an extension of the welfare mitigation payments.

Success in funding applications(CFNI) webinar resources and recording

By NICVA 14 Oct 2020 Sandra Bailie

On 14 October Lynn Kennedy from NICVA delivered a webinar on Success in Funding Applications as part of the CFNI Accelerator programme funded by Department for Communities (DfC). 

Get Safe Online Global 24

By NICVA 9 Oct 2020 Sandra Bailie

Over the last few years, use of the internet has grown exponentially around the world, driven by the need for convenience, speed and choice on the one hand, advancing technology, wider availability and increasing confidence on the other.

Identifying and managing risk (CFNI) webinar recording

By NICVA 8 Oct 2020 Denise Copeland

If you missed our webinar on Identifying and Managing Risk on 7 October 2020 you can watch it now via the link below. 

Health Minister announces new Covid-19 surge plan for Northern Ireland

By NICVA 8 Oct 2020 Kathy Maguire

Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a new COVID-19 Surge Planning Strategic Framework for Northern Ireland.

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