Insight and latest updates from our team
BIG Lottery Funding could be slashed by Government in Comprehensive Spending Review
By NICVA 21 Nov 2015
There are strong indications that John Whittingdale MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sports has proposed slashing BIG Lottery funding by as much as 40%.
Legislative Consent Motions, Order in Council – What do they mean?
By NICVA 20 Nov 2015 Jenna Maghie
Following the agreement and publication of “A Fresh Start” we are going to hear the terms ‘Legislative Consent Motion’ and ‘Order in Council’ a lot more, but what do they mean?
A Fresh Start - Too Long, Didn't Read
By NICVA 19 Nov 2015 Jenna Maghie
On Tuesday the First and deputy First Minister, together with the British and Irish Governments agreed and published “A Fresh Start – The Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan.”
NICVA welcomes a positive conclusion to the Stormont Castle talks.
By NICVA 18 Nov 2015 Lisa McElherron
We are pleased to see a positive conclusion to the Stormont Castle talks and the publication of 'A Fresh Start'.
NICVA’s bespoke training making it easier and more cost effective to develop your staff, volunteers and board.
By NICVA 17 Nov 2015 Sandra Bailie
The workforce survey 2014 found that the top five barriers to people participating in training were: lack of training budget, training too expensive, inability to release staff, sourcing relevant training and travel costs.
Loaf Catering at NICVA - new menu gives you more choice
By NICVA 17 Nov 2015 Alex Hastings
You will now have more options to choose from when considering catering for your event at NICVA with an updated menu from Loaf Catering.
Could/Should you apply for EU funding?
By NICVA 16 Nov 2015 Deirdre Murphy
Access Europe recommends a 7-step process that each organisation should follow to decide whether to apply to a specific EU fund.
Fundraising Alternatives Part 6: A Focus on EU Funding
By NICVA 16 Nov 2015 Deirdre Murphy
The sixth in a series of articles looking at different ways to raise funds. This month Deirdre Murphy, Fundraising Advice Officer at NICVA takes a look at the potential of EU Funding.
Christmas Food Drive – Donations needed
By NICVA 16 Nov 2015 Shauna O'Neill
NICVA are participating as a collection point for a North Belfast food bank to help local people in food crisis.
RO:COP Lobbying and Campaigning Roundtable Networking Event
By NICVA 13 Nov 2015 Roisin Kelly
The bi-annual RO:COP roundtable event took place on Wednesday, 11 November in NICVA and was a great success.
Planning for reduced funding/income in 2016? Sector Matters and NICVA HR on possible alternatives to redundancy
By NICVA 13 Nov 2015 Alex Hastings
If you are planning for a potential reduction in funding/income, this article might assist you in considering the alternatives to redundancy which is an important stage of the planning and consultative process.
Open Data and the Impact on Grant Funding
By NICVA 11 Nov 2015 Andrea Thornbury
Open Data is an increasingly large part of the funding landscape here in Northern Ireland. Building ChangesTrust's Robbie Best has been out and about to find out more...
Review of Regional Support Arrangements for the Voluntary and Community Sector: Phase 2
By NICVA 9 Nov 2015 Jenny McEneaney
VCU has initiated a review of its arrangements for supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector through the Regional Infrastructure Support Programme (RISP) to ensure arrangements are fit for purpose for the next 5-7 years.
Building on the past: Is government doing enough to protect historic sites?
By NICVA 9 Nov 2015 Andrea Thornbury
Almost 500 historic buildings across NI are deemed to be at risk, according to figures obtained by Detail Data
Recognising and developing your trustees
By NICVA 3 Nov 2015 Sandra Bailie
This Trustees’ week is a great opportunity to recognise the vital work that the thousands of trustees in Northern Ireland do to lead and serve their organisations.
Permanent Secretaries following the Departmental Restructure
By NICVA 3 Nov 2015 Jenny McEneaney
As contained within the Stormont House Agreement, the Northern Ireland Civil Service is reducing from twelve to nine departments following the May 2016 Assembly election.
Trustees’ Week 2015 (2-8 November)
By NICVA 30 Oct 2015 Shauna O'Neill
Trustees' Week 2015 is the sixth annual celebration of trusteeship, a chance to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people to get involved and make a real difference.
Sector Matters Supports Charity Trustees
By NICVA 30 Oct 2015
Over the past 8 years Sector Matter’s, NICVA’s social enterprise business, has worked with Trustees helping them meet their duties and responsibilities.
Top 5 redundancy planning considerations
By NICVA 27 Oct 2015 Alex Hastings
With funding uncertainty facing many organisations at present, this article outlines five key redundancy planning questions to consider along with signposting to useful resources to help organisations at this time.
Men’s Action Network finds funding using GrantTracker
By NICVA 26 Oct 2015 Deirdre Murphy
Men’s Action Network, the local charity supporting and promoting the Health and Well-being of men in the North West of Ireland has sourced funding to support their work, using the valuable online funding resource www.grant-tracker.org
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