Insight and latest updates from our team

The Leeds Building Society is celebrating their 150th anniversary by inviting charities and community groups to apply for a share of £150,000 of unrestricted funding

NICVA's Director of Policy and Insight responds to new research from Queen's University revealing that deprivation is much higher in Northern Ireland than in the regions of England, and in Scotland and Wales

An update on NICVA's recent decision to stop posting on X, and a summary of a recent webinar exploring VCS social media engagement during a time of fragmentation and misinformation.

Celia Currie, Stakeholder & Policy Manager-Northern Ireland for the Fundraising Regulator shares a few key takeaways from this year’s report.

The joint SORP-making body has launched a public consultation on the next version of the charities SORP,  the accounting and reporting framework for charities that prepare accrual accounts, running for 12 weeks from 28 March – 20 June 2025. 

The second APG on VCS meeting of 2025 was held on Tuesday 25 March in Parliament Buildings, Stormont.

As we approach the new financial year, it's crucial for employers and employees in Northern Ireland to be aware of the forthcoming adjustments to statutory rates effective from 1 April 2025. These changes will impact various statutory payments, including sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

Following on from International Women’s Day, this month we wanted to throw the spotlight on one of our newer member organisations Women in Media Belfast (WIMB) CIC

Run by Amanda Ferguson, Patricia MacBride and Niamh Campbell, WIMB was borne out of necessity, and a desire to increase women’s voices across the changing media landscape.

NICVA’s Director of Policy and Insight Jonny Currie provides an overview of key issues relating to this week’s Spring Statement. 

On 21st March, NICVA hosted its annual Celebration of Learning, bringing together learners, leaders, and organisations from across the voluntary and community sector. This inspiring event recognised the achievements of individuals who completed accredited programmes with NICVA over the past year and provided a valuable space for shared learning and connection.

A number of organisations have been appointed to deliver key projects as part of council’s £15.1m Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The plan is funded by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a £1500 support payment for Voluntary and Community organisations funded through his department’s Voluntary & Community Division and Community Empowerment Division.

NICVA recently submitted a response to the  2025-26 Draft Budget for NI  published for consultation by the Department of Finance.

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase from 1 April 2025 with hourly rates for over-21s set to go up to £12.21 an hour.

NICVA’s Director of Policy and Insight Jonny Currie provides the first new monthly update on our policy and public affairs work in support of the voluntary and community sector across Northern Ireland.

Are you a social entrepreneur based in Northern Ireland? Are you looking to scale-up your work? Do you focus on financial inclusion? UnLtd are keen to hear from young people (aged 16-30) wanting to make their communities fairer places to live.

Jaguar Land Rover have created the JLR Foundation, a charitable foundation dedicated to empowering children and young people to reach their full potential and catalyse positive social and environmental change.

The Executive's first anniversary and Programme for Government launch marks a crucial pivot point—moving from promises to potential measurable outcomes through genuine partnership and clear accountability. 

NICVA’s Director of Policy and Insight Jonny Currie responds to the NI Executive’s Programme for Government released today. 

Renewed focus on upskilling education and training facilitators in the voluntary and community sector.