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
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.
Working from home - checklist and tips
By NICVA 17 Mar 2020 Running your Organisation (COVID19)
Moving office staff to homeworking is going to offer new challenges. This article gives some practical advice.
NICVA's advice on Managing the Impact of Coronavirus
By NICVA 16 Mar 2020 COVID19 Updates
Regularly updated information for organisations managing the impact of the Coronavirus
Share your COVID-19 support service information
Organisations providing support to people and communities during the COVID-19 emergency can share their service information
Sign up for Covid-19 email updates
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