Insight and latest updates from our team

Workplace pensions law is changing and every employer will have to act to fulfill their new legal duties.

SURVEY EXTENDED UNTIL 21 SEPTEMBER. How big is the Northern Ireland social enterprise economy and the voluntary and community sector? What contribution does the third sector make to Northern Ireland's economy? How many voluntary a

The Northern Ireland Assembly recently began to provide open data as part of a commitment by government to share information in a format others can make use of. NICVA's Assembly Insider hopes to begin by using some of this data to provide useful new fe

The Social Enterprise Awards Northern Ireland 2012 are open now for entries and will be taking place at Belfast Castle on Thursday 11 October 2012. Here are the full details and information on how to apply.

The Developing Governance Group, in association with the Charity Commission and local support networks, held a series of information seminars in May and June to highlight the new charity rules and regulations that have come and are coming into being.

NICVA will be closed this afternoon (Wednesday 11 July), reopening as usual on Monday 16 July.

On Friday 6 July, more than 50 people from voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland and the six southern Border counties graduated from the University of Ulster with a Certificate in Management Practice. 

We have been made aware of a fault with our telephone service which means we are temporarily unable to make or accept outgoing calls. Please use email to contact staff. If you urgently need to reach

We have been made aware of a fault with our telephone service which means we are temporarily unable to make or accept outgoing calls. Please use email to contact staff. If you urgently need to reach

NICVA welcomes the introduction of the Charities Bill into the Assembly on 2 July 2012 the second stage of which will hopefully take place when the Assembly returns in September.

NICVA is recruiting a Skills Development Officer. This is a full-time, fixed term post, funded until March 2014. Salary equivalent to NJC points 29-31 (£24,646-26,276).

NICVA is recruiting an Economic Research Officer. This is a full-time, fixed term 3 year post. Salary equivalent to NJC scale point 29-34 (£24,646 - £28,636).

The Social Enterprise Awards Northern Ireland 2012 gala awards ceremony will take place at Belfast Castle on Thursday 11 October 2012.The Awards highlight and promote excellence in the social economy sector acro

NICVA is currently seeking nominations from the voluntary and community sector to represent the sector at the Joint Government Voluntary and Community Sector Forum (Joint Forum).The Joint Forum Voluntary and Com

NICVA is delighted to have been shortlisted under two categories for the 6th annual Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards: Work, Life & Wellbeing  (Small/Medium Organisation) & Best Place to Work (Small Organisation).

Volunteer Now and NICVA have participated in assessing applications for these prestigious awards since the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service was established in 2002 and would like you to nominate your local volunteer groups now.

Sir Kenneth Branagh speaks to NICVA about his recent Knighthood for services to drama and his community work in Northern Ireland.

Applications are currently being sought for voluntary and community sector representatives to sit on the Social Investment Fund Steering Groups. The closing date is 29 June 2012.The Social Investment Fund (SIF) has been set up t

Almost half of NICVA member organisations report that their financial situation has worsened over the last 12 months. However, the latest Viewfinder results show that the sector has rallied to mitigate the worst of these problems.

As part of Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke (NICHS) Hearty Lunch fundraiser, NICVA staff tucked into an array of health treats today, Thursday 14 June.