Insight and latest updates from our team
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.
This is no time to suspend Parliament
By NICVA 28 Aug 2019 Seamus McAleavey
NICVA Chief Executive Seamus McAleavey has reacted to the decision by the UK Government to suspend Parliament only a few weeks before the Brexit deadline.
The difference the ILM Level 5 Diploma has made
By NICVA 28 Aug 2019 Sandra Bailie
We asked two of our ILM level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management students from last year to tell us what they enjoyed most about the course and the difference it has made to them and their organisation.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith MP visits NICVA
By NICVA 21 Aug 2019 Seamus McAleavey
The new Secretary of State Julian Smith MP visited NICVA on Wednesday 21 August 2019 and had discussions with a voluntary and community sector delegation.
Joint Forum Meeting October 2019
By NICVA 15 Aug 2019 Siobhan McAlister
A meeting of the Joint Forum will take place on 17 October 2019 at NICVA.
Managing the Media in a Crisis
By NICVA 8 Aug 2019 Heather Wilson
NICVA hosted the third training session of our MediaConnect programme, a free programme for NICVA members, designed to better connect voluntary and community sector spokespeople with the media.
Special NICVA Members'Christmas Offer on GrantTracker, Northern Ireland’s Leading Funding Toolkit!
By NICVA 2 Aug 2019 Lynn Kennedy
GrantTracker, the “one stop shop” for 800+ funding schemes relevant to NI. Funding at the touch of a button. NICVA Members can sign up from 9th December to 9th January for just £90 for 12 months!
Northern Ireland civic society calls for a no deal Brexit to be prevented
By NICVA 31 Jul 2019 Geoff Nuttall
Northern Ireland’s leading civic society organisations have today issued a joint statement calling for the imminent potential disaster of a no deal Brexit to be prevented.
Brexit Update: New Prime Minster, same old problems?
By NICVA 31 Jul 2019 Siobhan McAlister
Mid-summer is usually a time when things begin to quieten down for the UK parliament as politicians go off on summer recess until September.
NICVA supports Belfast Pride 2019
By NICVA 30 Jul 2019 Una McKernan
NICVA supports Belfast Pride and equality for all the LGBT+ people in our community. #RightsNow #bproud2019
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