Insight and latest updates from our team
DARD Consultation on proposals for Rural Proofing Bill
By NICVA 4 Feb 2015 Jenny McEneaney
DARD is seeking views on proposals to counter inequitable treatment in the development and delivery of policy and public services between rural and urban dwellers.
Fundraising Alternatives Part 1: A Focus on Community Shares
By NICVA 4 Feb 2015 Deirdre Murphy
Do you have a great idea to make a positive impact in your local community but have no idea how to start raising funds? Or do you have a long-established community project but are striving to keep it going?
HSC - a private public service
By ScopeNI 4 Feb 2015 Ryan Miller
The Donaldson report makes for uneasy reading. Amongst its barrage of criticisms comes disbelief that Ombudsman findings into HSC failings are held back from public view. Scope looks at the issue.
15 Asks for the Executive - Focus on Implementation of the Youth Justice Review
By NICVA 30 Jan 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.
Influence > Access Policy Pop Ups
By NICVA 30 Jan 2015 Lisa McElherron
Influence is greater than access. Voluntary and community organisations have high levels of acess to decison makers. But do we have influence?
Policy Reboot
By NICVA 30 Jan 2015 Lisa McElherron
NICVA wants to reinvigorate how the voluntary and community sector engages in policy work and how we interact with our members on policy issues.
Policy Fora get a make over
By NICVA 29 Jan 2015 Lisa McElherron
Our 12 policy fora are being revamped to become new Departmental Monitoring Groups (DMGs).
Revised Code of Good Governance update
By NICVA 29 Jan 2015 Denise Copeland
The revised Code of Good Governance was launched for consultation on 10 April 2014 by the Developing Governance Group, funding is currently being sought to officially launch the revised Code and revamp its associated resources.
Hacking our way to better outcomes
By NICVA 29 Jan 2015 Lisa McElherron
Policy hacks are new way of bringing people together to share ideas and develop solutions to some of Northern Irelands most pressing social, economic and environmental problems.
Consultation on A Tenant Participation Strategy for Northern Ireland 2015 - 2020
By NICVA 28 Jan 2015 Jenna Maghie
As part of it's Social Housing Reform Programme (SHRP) the Department for Social Development has launched a consultation on a Tenant Participation Strategy for Northern Ireland for 2015-2020.
Consultation on Draft Statutory Guidance for the Operation of Community Planning Launched
By NICVA 28 Jan 2015 Jenna Maghie
The Department of the Environment has launched a consultation on its Draft Statutory Guidance for the Operation of Community Planning Local Government Act
Too Cool for school: the unique new scheme to help young people succeed
By ScopeNI 28 Jan 2015 Nick Garbutt
Cool FM’s training partnership with Start360 is the first whereby a private sector company receives funding from the Big Lottery, Scope checks on how it is shaping up.
Donaldson: how the media and politicians act against the public interest
By ScopeNI 28 Jan 2015 Nick Garbutt
Scope delves behind the headlines to examine some disturbing implications of the Donaldson Report into health care in Northern Ireland.
Shared Education Policy and Legislation Consultation
By NICVA 27 Jan 2015 Jenny McEneaney
“Sharing Works: A Policy for Shared Education” – proposals on the Department of Education’s Shared Education Policy and accompanying Shared Education Bill.
Drive to zero: suicide in Northern Ireland
By ScopeNI 26 Jan 2015 Ryan Miller
Nick Clegg has made suicide a general election issue. Scope looks at the current political climate for this troubling issue which disproportionately affects Northern Ireland.
Respect our culture! Can the arts help craft a modern economy?
By ScopeNI 26 Jan 2015 Ryan Miller
Total annual funding for the arts in Northern Ireland is the same as the cost of policing Twaddell Avenue. Scope asks whether we should treat it as an investment in creativity and afford the sector more respect.
Money Mili-bank: who will pay for a skills revolution?
By ScopeNI 26 Jan 2015 Ryan Miller
If Ed Miliband becomes PM he wants to overhaul our skills base to drive future prosperity - but training budgets are being slashed, so how will this be possible? Scope examines the issue.
No taxation without representation: Labour should stand
By ScopeNI 26 Jan 2015 Nick Garbutt
Scope editor Nick Garbutt on why Labour should stand in Northern Ireland.
Rate Rebate Replacement Scheme Consultation
By NICVA 26 Jan 2015 Bob Harper
The Department of Finance and Personnel is consulting on options to replace the current rate rebates scheme in the long-term. NICVA hosted an event on 19 January 2015 for representatives from the voluntary and community sector.
15 Asks for the Executive - Focus on Age Discrimination Legislation
By NICVA 26 Jan 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.
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