Insight and latest updates from our team

Crowdfunder UK have officially launched the Crowdfunder Foundation aimed at helping philanthropists, high-net worth individuals, trusts, and foundations maximise their charitable giving through crowdfunding. 

In advance of the Community Connections Conference taking place on 29 January 2025, NICVA and Business in the Community NI are delighted to offer a series of pre and post-conference workshops, funded by Halifax Foundation for NI.

NICVA submitted a response to the consultation on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’.  

In today’s fast-paced world, showcasing the impact of your work isn’t just important—it’s essential! 

FactCheckNI is Northern Ireland’s first and only dedicated fact-checking and training service. 

Fundraising Advice Officer, Jocelyn Horton, rounds up some of the recent announcements in funding and fundraising. 

Over 300 representatives of Northern Ireland’s charities, community groups and social enterprises came together at W5 Belfast on Tuesday (22nd October) to learn, share, and celebrate the value and diversity of the voluntary sector.

This October marks a major milestone for Cancer Lifeline, as the organisation celebrates 25 years of delivering vital cancer support services and programmes to the community of North Belfast and Newtownabbey. 

Recognising how Good Relations work is transforming communities in Northern Ireland.

Twenty community leaders convened at the Galbally Community Centre for the final networking event of the IFI Transforming Local Leadership (TLL) Programme on 10 October.

NICVA is currently seeking nominations from across the voluntary and community sector to the Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Panel which represents the sector on the Joint Government Voluntary and Community Sector Forum (Joint Forum). 

The National Lottery Community Fund has today launched a major new funding programme, ‘Strengthening Communities,’ to support people in greatest need, investing £20 million each year across Northern Ireland.

A new report by NICVA highlights the challenges faced by Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector workforce, examines the implications of these challenges, and reflects on potential solutions to mitigate these difficulties.