Insight and latest updates from our team
Remarkable Partnerships Blog
By NICVA 15 Mar 2022 Sandra Bailie
This guest blog features Remarkable Partnerships which is a consultancy helping charities create major, long-term corporate partnerships.
Live Panel Discussion - trends, ideas and overcoming challenges in cashless giving
By NICVA 15 Mar 2022 Jocelyn Horton
The Live Panel Discussion, part of the #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series 2021, discussed the impact of the pandemic on fundraising, future trends, inspiring ideas, and ways to overcome challenges in cashless giving.
Learners' impact stories - coaching and mentoring
By NICVA 11 Mar 2022 Sandra Bailie
NICVA has been delivering ILM level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring for many years and has trained hundreds of coaches and mentors in that time. In this article we hear from those who have completed their qualification.
New communication training series 2022
By NICVA 11 Mar 2022 Sandra Bailie
NICVA has launched its new communication training series March - September 2022. Working in partnership with Bespoke Communications and Roger Gowdy we are offering 5 courses for staff, volunteers and board members.
Responding to the crisis in Ukraine
By NICVA 7 Mar 2022 Sandra Bailie
We all have been horrified by what is happening in Ukraine and naturally want to help. Charities are active in Ukraine and surrounding countries supporting refugees and worldwide lobbying and raising funds.
NJC Payscales for 2021/22
By NICVA 2 Mar 2022 Eamonn McKee
The National Joint Council for Local Government Services pay agreement has been confirmed, with a cost of living increase of 1.75% from 01 April 2021.
NICVA response on the draft gambling codes of practice
By NICVA 25 Feb 2022 Denise Copeland
NICVA has submitted a response to the Department for Communities consultation on the draft code of practice for gambling operators which includes anyone conducting a society lottery.
#AE2022: VCSE Sector Manifestos
By NICVA 25 Feb 2022 Déarbhla Sloan
On the 5 May 2022, Northern Ireland will head to the polls to elect a new cohort of MLAs for the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Accredited Online Cyber Security training opportunity from Belfast Met
By NICVA 25 Feb 2022 Stephen Gray
[FULLY BOOKED]
Belfast Met are providing an opportunity for voluntary, community, charities and social enterprises to attend a five day Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials accredited course delivered online.
Non-functioning Northern Ireland Executive has negative impact on our daily lives.
By NICVA 25 Feb 2022 Suzanne Thompson
With the absence of a functioning Executive, we are in a further period of damaging inertia. Important decisions legally cannot now be made- the most obvious the finalising of a three-year budget
Time is running out to save critical services to help the most vulnerable
By NICVA 24 Feb 2022 Suzanne Thompson
NICVA issued a statement today to reflect the concern that members have expressed regarding the continuation of critical services funded through the European Social Fund (ESF)
Budget 2022-2025: Update from the Finance Minister
By NICVA 23 Feb 2022 Déarbhla Sloan
Following the recent collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy joined NICVA members to provide an update on the future of the draft Budget 2022-2025 and possible funding implications.
Changes to Microsoft software donation programme
By NICVA 22 Feb 2022 Stephen Gray
Microsoft are ending their donation programme for on-premises licenses on 25 March 2022. Charities using on-premise Microsoft software should take action before then to maximise donated licenses.
Basic finance tutorial videos
By NICVA 22 Feb 2022 Denise Copeland
NICVA has developed a series of tutorial videos to help treasurers and trustees of small to medium sized voluntary led organisations understand the basics of financial record keeping and good financial governance.
Health And Social Care Levy Update
By NICVA 21 Feb 2022 Eamonn McKee
Have you budgeted for the increase to National Insurance contributions which will take effect from 6 April 2022?
How to prepare annual accounts (R&P)
By NICVA 17 Feb 2022 Denise Copeland
This tutorial video will help you to understand how to prepare your annual accounts on the receipts and payments basis.
How to keep books of account
By NICVA 17 Feb 2022 Denise Copeland
This tutorial video will help you to understand the basic rules and principles for good financial management in your organisation.
Basic finance tutorial videos launched
By NICVA 17 Feb 2022 Denise Copeland
NICVA has developed a series of tutorial videos to help treasurers and trustees of small to medium sized voluntary led organisations understand the basics of financial record keeping and good financial governance.
Annual reporting requirements for registered charities update
By NICVA 17 Feb 2022 Denise Copeland
Annual reporting for all registered charities is reinstated now that the Charities Act (NI) 2022 has received royal assent.
Charities Act (NI) 2022
By NICVA 17 Feb 2022 Denise Copeland
The Charities Act (NI) 2022 has now come into effect after receiving Royal Assent on the 30 March 2022.
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