NICVA is here for you but at present we have a number of staff on furlough leave. Whilst we're open, we are operating a reduced service. You can get in touch with us on 028 9087 7777 Monday - Friday from 9am - 1pm, or via the support request form or email our team. Please do also check for updates and new information via the COVID-19 Information Hub
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
Active Communities Division supports physical activities during Covid-19
By NICVA 7 May 2020 COVID19 Updates
Learn what physical activities and online support is available for older, vulnerable people and those with disabilities during Covid-19.
Latest Covid-19 issues for the sector - 3rd NICVA weekly survey results
By NICVA 7 May 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
NICVA's third weekly Covid-19 survey reveals latest the issues and experiences of sector organisations in the current crisis
COVID-19 business loans schemes
By NICVA 5 May 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19), Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
The Government announced two Loan Schemes, both delivered by the British Business Bank to provide funding for organisations.
NI legislation amended allowing carry over of annual leave
By NICVA 5 May 2020 Employment and HR (COVID19)
An amendment to Working Time Regulations came into force in Northern Ireland on 24 April 2020 to allow for annual leave (up to 4 weeks) not taken as a result of coronavirus, to be carried over into the next two leave years.
Government responds to NICVA calls for flexibility to furlough staff
By NICVA 5 May 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19), Employment and HR (COVID19)
The Department for Communities has responded positively to NICVA's calls for flexibility to allow sector organisations to furlough staff where posts are part-funded
COVID-19 and the Impact on Women
By NICVA 5 May 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
In this, the first in a series of 'Insight and Impact' articles,featuring organisations from across the voluntary and community sector, we explore the impact of the pandemic on women.
Skills Match Launched
By NICVA 4 May 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19)
SKILLS MATCH is the new platform to help businesses share their skills and expertise to benefit society during and beyond COVID-19
COVID-19 Public Affairs Forum
By NICVA 4 May 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
NICVA hosts first virtual meeting of it's Public Affairs Forum in response to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Help with Digital
By NICVA 30 Apr 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19), Training and Skills Development
Through our surveys and conversations we know that digital support is an urgent support need in our sector. Here are some resources that we have pulled together to help.
How Covid-19 is affecting you – NICVA weekly survey - Week 2
By NICVA 29 Apr 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
Below are some key findings from the second of four weekly Covid-19 surveys NICVA is running on how the Covid-19 crisis is affecting sector organisations.
How Covid-19 is affecting you – NICVA weekly survey
By NICVA 27 Apr 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
To keep up to date with how the Covid-19 crisis is affecting community and voluntary organisations, NICVA is issuing a weekly survey for four weeks to the heads of our member organisations.
Emergencies Leadership Group Update following Thursday 23 April meeting
By NICVA 27 Apr 2020 COVID19 Updates
The ELG met again last week to drive progress and continue their focus on making inroads where it matters most .
Corporate partnerships opportunities in the coronavirus crisis
By NICVA 27 Apr 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19), Training and Skills Development
Webinars for May 2020
By NICVA 27 Apr 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19), Training and Skills Development
In April we ran 8 webinars based on our members' needs during COVID 19. The demand was extremely high and we had over 180 people participate. The feedback has been excellent and we have some more webinars planned for you for May.
Cyber security webinar
By NICVA 27 Apr 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19), Training and Skills Development
Managing finances in difficult times
By NICVA 27 Apr 2020 Governance (COVID19), Training and Skills Development
Twenty-one million is not enough: my advice to other charity CEOs
By NICVA 27 Apr 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19), Running your Organisation (COVID19)
Andrew McCracken, CEO of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, offers his opinion on the £21 million charity crisis funds and explains what he would do if the decision was his to make.
New & Updated COVID-19 Grant Schemes from local Councils
By NICVA 24 Apr 2020 COVID19 Updates
This continually updated article details what funds are available for local organisations tackling the impact of COVID-19 on residents within each NI Council area
Your Questions to Government and Latest Answers
By NICVA 24 Apr 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
COVID 19 - Protection and Prevention measures - Red Cross
By NICVA 24 Apr 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19)
On 9 April The Red Cross delivered a webinar on Protection and prevention measures which gave an overview of COVID 19 and advice on protecting against and preventing spread of infection.
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