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Supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector through the COVID-19 pandemic
Updates
Regular and relevant updates for voluntary and community organisations on key developments in the fight against the COVID19 pandemic
Funding and Fundraising
Assess and mitigate the damage and impact the COVID19 pandemic on funding and fundraising in the voluntary and community sector.
Advocacy & Government Engagement
Representing the sector to government and other stakeholders to manage the impact of the COVID19 pandemic
Running your Organisation
Running and adapting your organisation to manage the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on operations and services
Employment/HR
Distilled and relevant guidance for voluntary and community organisations managing the impact of the COVID19 pandemic
Governance
Guidance for voluntary and community sector organisations to maintain good governance in the midst of the global COVID19 pandemic
Latest COVID-19 Articles and Information
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from June onwards
By NICVA 1 Jun 2020 Employment and HR (COVID19)
On 29 May 2020 the Chancellor announced changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which contained some key dates relating to furloughing workers as outlined below.
Keeping the lines of communication open during COVID-19
By NICVA 29 May 2020 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
COVID-19 has meant that many older and vulnerable people and carers are now more socially isolated than ever. A dedicated cohort of volunteers in Newry Mourne and Down are breaking the silence, and talking to those who have no-one to talk to.
In it together
By NICVA 29 May 2020 COVID 19 Action with Local Councils, Mid Ulster District Council - Dungannon
I was delighted to catch a few minutes with Barry Monteith to have a chat about the amazing efforts of people in the Dungannon area who are rallying around supporting and encouraging their friends and neighbours.
New relationships are getting things done in Mid and East Antrim
By NICVA 29 May 2020 COVID 19, COVID19 Action with Local Councils, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
New and existing volunteers, local and national businesses have been supporting community groups have been supporting community groups to get the essentials during lockdown.
LRA Supporting mental health in the workplace webinar resources
By NICVA 29 May 2020 COVID 19, Employment and HR (COVID19), HR, Training and Skills Development
On 27 May The Labour Relations Agency (LRA) delivered their first online webinar as part of NICVA's webinar series.
Covid-19 - Update from our Chief Executive 28 May 2020
By NICVA 29 May 2020 COVID 19, COVID19 Updates
Read the latest update from our Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, on the issues relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
Guidance for charities experiencing financial difficulties
By NICVA 29 May 2020 Governance (COVID19)
The Charity Commission has published guidance for charity trustees of smaller charities experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19 emergency.
Your Questions to Government and Latest Answers - Update
By NICVA 28 May 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19), COVID 19
NICVA has been gathering and seeking answers to the questions you have been posing to Government in the current Covid-19 emergency. Read the latest answers here.
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme portal now available
By NICVA 26 May 2020 Employment and HR (COVID19)
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme was one of the first support measures announced by the Government and the HMRC online claims portal is now live.
From boxing club to soup kitchen
By NICVA 22 May 2020 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council (COVID19 Response)
Monkstown Boxing Club is no ordinary boxing club. It had been using sport to deliver innovative programmes to young people in the area before Covid-19 struck.
Covid-19 - Update from our Chief Executive 20 May 2020
By NICVA 21 May 2020 COVID19 Updates, COVID 19
Read the latest update from our Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, on the issues facing voluntary and community organisations.
NI £15.5M Covid-19 Charities Fund To Launch Shortly
By NICVA 20 May 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
The much anticipated £15.5M Covid-19 government funding package has received Executive approval and will launch shortly
Keeping Women in the North West Connected During COVID-19
By NICVA 20 May 2020 Derry City and Strabane District Council, COVID 19 Action with Local Councils
COVID has brought many challenges for the community development sector across NI. For Foyle Women's Information Network their work to keep women across the North West connected continues.
Equality Commission allows flexibility for annual monitoring returns
By NICVA 19 May 2020 Employment and HR (COVID19)
Due to the current disruptions resulting from the impact of COVID19 on our workplaces and working practices, the Equality Commission is asking that employers submit the annual monitoring return when it is practicable to do so.
COVID-19 and Young People
By NICVA 18 May 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
Our latest 'Insight and Impact' feature, explores the impact of COVID-19 on young people and the resilience and positivity with which they and youth organisations are responding.
EASILINK Community Transport: "We care about people and connecting them to the services that they need"
By NICVA 18 May 2020 COVID 19 Action with Local Councils, COVID 19, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council
When lockdown began back in mid-March, Easilink Community Transport realised very quickly that even though they couldn’t take their clients to the services they needed – they could take some services to them.
Wellbeing of staff and volunteers
By NICVA 18 May 2020 COVID 19, Employment and HR (COVID19), HR
The wellbeing of staff and volunteers is something that needs our attention more than ever, during this time of uncertainty and challenge. We want to promote and support the wellbeing of our staff and volunteers and here are some links to help you.
COVID-19- the Impact on Children and Families
By NICVA 15 May 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
Our latest 'Insight and Impact' feature , exploring the impact of COVID-19 on children , young people and families in Northern Ireland.
Compass Advocacy Network: Tune in to CAN TV
By NICVA 15 May 2020 COVID 19 Action with Local Councils, COVID 19
While most of us are barely surviving the lockdown, members of CAN are positively thriving, thanks to the predictable rhythm of life and CAN TV that packs a punch in terms of positive programming.
How to get the most out of GrantTracker during COVID-19 and beyond
By NICVA 14 May 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
We've been offering a month's free GrantTracker to everyone who needs it during these difficult times (i.e. all of us!) This article explains how both ongoing and new subscribers can wring the most value out of GrantTracker.
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