Insight and latest updates from our team

Minister Kennedy calls for authentic partnership with sector at UUP party conference.

By NICVA 6 Dec 2010 Lisa McElherron

In his address to the UUP Annual Conference Employment and Learning Minister Danny Kennedy spoke of the role voluntary and community organisations play as ‘valued partners’ in  addressing disadvantage and educational under attainment.

Children's Services Planning Nominations 2010

By NICVA 1 Dec 2010

Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI) has been requested by the Director of Social Care and Children, Health and Social Care Board to co-ordinate, in liaison with NICVA and NICEM, the recruitment process for community, voluntary and BME sector representa

Salary Survey 2010

By NICVA 1 Dec 2010 Andrea Thornbury

NICVA’S Salary Survey 2010 is the third such study carried out in Northern Ireland. It focuses on the workforce composition of the voluntary and community sector and considers the issues of recruitment and retention as well as salaries and benefits.

Role of the voluntary and community sector debated at DUP party conference

By NICVA 29 Nov 2010 Lisa McElherron

NICVA Chief Executive Seamus McAleavey participated in a panel discussion on Reforming Government and Financing Public Services, as part of the DUP annual party conference

Politicians hear concerns over welfare reform and cuts to services

By NICVA 25 Nov 2010 Lisa McElherron

Members of the Assembly Social Development Committee stepped out of Stormont and held a special evidence gathering session in the offices of the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA). The Committee wanted to question the voluntary and c

NICVA 72nd Annual General Meeting

By NICVA 22 Nov 2010

NICVA's 72nd AGM took place on Friday 19 November, at NICVA's offices in Belfast, and was attended by over 50 members.

Upcoming Policy Forum dates

By NICVA 22 Nov 2010

Are you or your organisation interested in trying to influence decision-makers?

Viewfinder 9

By NICVA 22 Nov 2010 Andrea Thornbury

This Viewfinder survey looks at awareness of the new Charity Commission and preparedness for the new regulations; the Code of Good Governance; collaborative working and mergers; the impact of the economic recession and volunteering.

Ever asked yourself - why is politics still done like this?

By NICVA 15 Nov 2010 Lisa McElherron

The popular blog Slugger O'Toole has a series of Political Innovation events planned throughout the UK and Ireland. NICVA is pleased to host the Belfast event on Saturday 20th Nove

Visual Display Unit (VDUs) Policy

By NICVA 10 Nov 2010 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA’s policy on safety when using visual display units/display screen equipment.

Strong showing from voluntary and community organisations at SDLP party conference

By NICVA 8 Nov 2010 Lisa McElherron

Representatives from the voluntary and community sector mingled with Ministers, MPs, MLAs, Councillors and party members as the SDLP kicked off the Northern Ireland party conference season in the Ramada Hotel.

Green New Deal Housing Plan launched

By NICVA 3 Nov 2010

NICVA Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, attended yesterday's Stormont launch of the Green New Deal Group's Housing Fund Business Plan.

Charities Act (NI) 2008 to be Amended

By NICVA 1 Nov 2010 Denise Copeland

Alex Attwood, the new Minister for Social Development, has directed that the Charities Act (NI) 2008 be amended to clarify the law on the public benefit test. 

No salami slicing in the Department of Justice

By NICVA 29 Oct 2010 Lisa McElherron

 Justice Minister David Ford was in NICVA on 28 October to meet with voluntary and community organisations to discuss issues of common concern

NICVA meets again with First and deputy First Ministers Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness on Spending Review

By NICVA 29 Oct 2010 Seamus McAleavey

NICVA representatives have met the FM and dFM for the second time this month to discuss the outcome of the Spending Review and the implications for public expenditure in Northern Ireland.

DSD Minister reports back on Spectrum Centre event

By NICVA 27 Oct 2010

A conversational session at the Spectrum Centre on 26 October focused on actions to ensure an "effective, enterprising and sustainable sector" playing a role in the design, development and delivery of policy and services in Northern Ireland. M

Timely, informative conference ...

By NICVA 22 Oct 2010 Denise Copeland

NICVA’s Charity Financial Reporting Conference, held on 21 October 2010, was attended by over 120 participants.  Participants’ feedback was very positive, with all saying they enjoyed the day which they thought was informative and timely.

Your reactions to the Spending Review announcement

By NICVA 22 Oct 2010

As part of our Smart Solutions in Tough Times campaign, we're eager to gather the responses of our member organisations and of the wider voluntary and community sector to the Spending Review.

The poorest and families with children will be hit the hardest

By NICVA 22 Oct 2010

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has called the budget "regressive".

Simply managing cuts is not acceptable for the people of Northern Ireland

By NICVA 20 Oct 2010 Lisa McElherron

Speaking after the Spending Review announcement NICVA Chief Executive Seamus McAleavey said “Today’s announcement confirms our worst fears. The real term reduction in the block grant will be felt in every home

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