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 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
HR Update Covid19 - HMRC detailed guidance and LRA template letter for furloughed workers
By NICVA 27 Mar 2020 Employment and HR (COVID19)
On 26 March 2020 HMRC published helpful and detailed guidance about claiming wages through their Job Retention Scheme and the Labour Relations Agency has developed a template letter for employers to use for furloughed workers.
Fundraising advice and resources COVID-19
By NICVA 27 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
Statements from key trusts & foundations on their COVID-19 responses
By NICVA 27 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
Many funders have demonstrated flexibility during this time. Some with extra funding, others with allowing grant variations. Below are links to statements by individual funders on how they are tackling COVID-19.
New & Updated COVID-19 Funds from Trusts & Foundations
By NICVA 27 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
Updates on all COVID-19 related funding from Trusts & Foundations for your organisation
Representing your Covid-19 concerns to Government
By NICVA 27 Mar 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
NICVA is working hard to highlight to government the questions and concerns that sector organisations have been raising with us about how Covid-19 is impacting on their work and the people who depend upon them.
Let’s #HelpEachOther: Volunteering to Support Covid-19
By NICVA 27 Mar 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19)
Update from Volunteer Now on how they continue to encourage and support volunteering during this challenging time. Lots of useful resources and advice.
Online Training with NICVA - what's available?
By NICVA 26 Mar 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19)
NICVA Skills and Development team continue to offer training opportunities online for you and your organisation.
Keep an eye on our Training Calendar for upcoming sessions.
Volunteering and keeping adults safe
By NICVA 26 Mar 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19)
Volunteer Now have produced some really useful guidance on volunteering during COVID 19
COVID19: NICVA - Update Wednesday 25 March 2020
By NICVA 25 Mar 2020 COVID19 Updates
The DfC Minister has lead responsibility for Government Voluntary and Community Sector relations.
WEBINAR - 'Keep Calm and Re-plan' - How to Manage Funded Work During Covid-19 ** FULLY BOOKED - RESERVE LIST ONLY ** AND WILL BE RUN AGAIN SOON
By NICVA 25 Mar 2020 Fundraising, Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
HR Update Covid19 - Job Retention Scheme -'Furloughed Workers'
By NICVA 25 Mar 2020 HR, Employment and HR (COVID19), Running your Organisation (COVID19)
This article looks at the Job Retention Scheme announced by the Government, one of a range of financial support measures for employers.
Charity meetings during the Coronavirus outbreak
By NICVA 25 Mar 2020 Governance (COVID19), Governance and Charity Advice
Charity trustee meetings and AGMs are usually held on a face-to-face basis, however, during the coronavirus period charities will need to consider public health, while maintaining good governance at the same time.
Coronavirus Funding Clinic Thursday 9th April
By NICVA 24 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19), Fundraising
Coronavirus Funding Clinic Thursday 2nd April
By NICVA 24 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
Coronavirus Funding Clinic Monday 30th March
By NICVA 24 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19), Fundraising
HR Update Covid19 - Government support measures for employers
By NICVA 24 Mar 2020 Employment and HR (COVID19), HR
The Government has introduced a number of measures to support employers financially during these challenging times for organisations resulting from the spread of COVID-19.
Beware of coronavirus scams
By NICVA 23 Mar 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19)
Cyber criminals and scammers will take advantage of concerns and confusion around coronavirus. Beware of scams.
Working From Home - A Practical Guide to Surviving and Thriving
By NICVA 23 Mar 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19)
NICVA staff, including Helen McLaughlin and Lynn Kennedy, who both have more years’ experience of home working than they care to admit, share their tips.
Coronavirus Update Meeting with Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA
By NICVA 19 Mar 2020 COVID19 Updates, Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
NICVA had a very positive meeting yesterday, Wednesday 18 March 2020, with Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey
National Emergencies Trust launches appeal to help Civic Society support those affected by the Coronavirus outbreak
By NICVA 18 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
The National Emergencies Trust has today launched an appeal to raise funds to help local charities support those individuals suffering hardship as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
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