Insight and latest updates from our team
The case for gender quotas in politics
By ScopeNI 16 Mar 2015 Ryan Miller
In the past week female representation in politics has been at the forefront of debate. But has a new Stormont report moved anything forward - and was it wrong to rule out quotas? Scope examines the issue.
Lagan Valley MLAs on Twitter: what's the worst that could happen?
By ScopeNI 15 Mar 2015 Ryan Miller
The Shakespearean horror of one MLA's destruction through salvation dominates our latest social media overview, as Scope turns to the greater Lisburn area (no doubt a big influence on the bard).
Training Accreditation at NICVA - meeting the change challenge
By NICVA 13 Mar 2015 Roisin Kelly
The only thing constant is change and this year with the new super councils forming, welfare reform, budget cuts, public procurement and charity registration, specific changes are presenting themselves to the sector.
Sticking to the knitting: the real threat to charities
By ScopeNI 13 Mar 2015 Nick Garbutt
Scope examines how government is undermining the independence of charities.
CutsWatchNI: report your cuts
By NICVA 12 Mar 2015 Bob Harper
CutsWatchNI maps the impact of public sector spending cuts on voluntary and community groups in Northern Ireland. It is designed to highlight the impact of cuts on both organisations and communities.
15 Asks for the Executive - Make and appointment to the Commission on Social Mobility and Child Poverty
By NICVA 9 Mar 2015 Jenna Maghie
In 15 Asks for the Executive we focus on a range of issues the current Executive can either complete or significantly progress before the June 2016 Assembly elections.
NICVA Conversation Zone - Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2015
By NICVA 6 Mar 2015 Jenna Maghie
Real engagement on the issues that matter
The Need for a Strategic Approach to Taxation
By NICVA 6 Mar 2015 Eoin Rooney
In the first of three articles on taxes and their role in public policy, we consider the need for the Northern Ireland Executive to review the local system of taxation.
A Trip to the Dentist – Embracing the challenge of change in Northern Ireland
By CollaborationNI 5 Mar 2015
Working in CollaborationNI, I am constantly reminded that one of the biggest challenges facing the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors is the challenge of change. Facing it can feel as unwanted as a trip to the dentist.
East Belfast MLAs on Twitter: the calm before the storm
By ScopeNI 4 Mar 2015 Nick Garbutt
Scope visits East Belfast soon to be the scene of a ferocious General Election contest to check out its MLAs online activity.
Departmental Restructure - What is going where?
By NICVA 4 Mar 2015 Jenna Maghie
This week First Minister Peter Robinson announced details of the changes to Departmental structures as agreed at the talks in Stormont House before Christmas 2014.
Community Planning Guidance Consultation Event
By NICVA 3 Mar 2015 Jenna Maghie
Yesterday NICVA hosted a consultation event on the recently announced Community Planning Guidelines with the Department of the Environment.
The future of zero-hours contracts in Northern Ireland
By NICVA 27 Feb 2015 Bob Harper
The Minister for Employment and Learning has outlined his position on the future of zero-hours contracts in Northern Ireland.
15 Asks for the Executive - Support the Bill to create a Statutory Duty to Cooperate on Children's Services
By NICVA 27 Feb 2015 Jenna Maghie
In 15 Asks for the Executive we focus on a range of issues the current Executive can either complete or significantly progress before the June 2016 Assembly elections.
Self Harm: The Inner Scream
By ScopeNI 27 Feb 2015 Nick Garbutt
An alarming report about the extent of self harm in Northern Ireland has just been published. Scope looks at the facts.
Phil Flanagan MLA: an apology
By ScopeNI 26 Feb 2015 Nick Garbutt
In a recent article Scope described Phil Flanagan MLA as a “bad boy of Twitter."
NICVA Response to Rate Rebate Scheme Consultation
By NICVA 26 Feb 2015 Bob Harper
This is NICVA's response to the Department of Finance and Personnel's consultation 'Long-term Options for Rates Rebate Replacement Scheme'
To merge or not to merge
By CollaborationNI 26 Feb 2015 Andrew Talbot
What is involved in a typical voluntary and community sector merger?If you are curious about what a voluntary and community sector merger involves, this should answer your questions.
Help with focusing on impact
By NICVA 25 Feb 2015 Sandra Bailie
Almost fifty people from the voluntary and community sector have been introduced to the resources available through the Inspiring Impact programme and had the opportunity to discuss their practice at one of NICVA’s masterclasses.
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