Get in touch with us on 028 9087 7777 or via the support request form or you can email our team. Please check COVID-19 Information Hub for regular updates.
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
How are current government funders responding to the Covid-19 crisis?
By NICVA 1 Apr 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
How are government departments funding the sector responding to the challenges that organisations face in the current crisis, particularly regarding the delivery of agreed targets?
Government funding schemes for the sector to address Covid-19 impacts
By NICVA 1 Apr 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
Below is a summary of available sources of government financial support available to sector organisations in Northern Ireland to address the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis. We will update this list as things develop.
Share your COVID-19 support service information
By NICVA 1 Apr 2020 COVID19 Updates, Data and Technology (COVID19)
If your organisation is offering help to the public or to other organisations, please take some time to share this information
Free GrantTracker for One Month during Covid-19 Crisis
By NICVA 1 Apr 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
NICVA's recent survey demonstrated Covid-19's negative impacts on fundraising. So, we want to help you access all the funders you can, not just new Covid-19 related grants, but also grants for your work after the pandemic.
The National Lottery Community Fund - funding approach in response to COVID 19
By NICVA 31 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
Statement from Dawn Austwick, CEO of THL Community Fund telling how they will support people and communities at this difficult and extremely challenging time.
HR Update - Covid19 - Emergency Volunteering Leave
By NICVA 31 Mar 2020 Employment and HR (COVID19)
The Coronavirus Act 2020 introduces a measure known as Emergency Volunteering Leave to assist the Health and Social Care system in response to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Data protection and COVID-19
By NICVA 30 Mar 2020 Data and Technology (COVID19), Running your Organisation (COVID19)
The coronavirus pandemic will undoubtedly affect how your organisation operates. Make sure that your use of personal data is in line with protection law.
CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund
By NICVA 30 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19), Fundraising
In this time of national crisis, CAF has launched this rapid response Fund to help smaller charitable organisations affected by the impact of COVID 19.
COVID 19: NICVA - Update Friday 27 March 2020
By NICVA 27 Mar 2020 COVID19 Updates
Latest update from Seamus on the fight against COVID 19.
Involving volunteers in response to COVID-19 ONLINE - FULLY BOOKED - RESERVE LIST ONLY
By NICVA 27 Mar 2020 Training and Skills Development, Running your Organisation (COVID19)
NICVA Covid-19 Impact Survey 2020
By NICVA 27 Mar 2020 Advocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)
Voluntary and community organisations have responded to a NICVA survey issued this week to gather information on the impacts being felt by organisations due to the Covid-19 crisis and the support and guidance organisations are seeking.
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
By NICVA 27 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)
Updates on COVID-19-related Funding
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.
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