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 and our Reception (028 9087 7777) opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 12noon and 2pm – 4pm. You can also 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
Investing in Society
Through this campaign, NICVA is seeking to ensure that the sector has a real say in the shape of future investment and that future funding mechanisms are transparent and consistent for all.
NICVA is seeking to ensure that future public funding, budgeting, and programmes, including support provided to the sector through grants and contracts, is focussed and prioritised on the effective delivery of positive outcomes for society, through appropriate mechanisms that meet real needs.
Research and Reports
This report estimates how the programme of welfare reform that began in 2010 impacts on Northern Ireland.
Updates
Representatives sought for Belfast Community Planning VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel
NICVA is seeking nominations for representatives to sit on a new VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel being established by the Belfast Community Planning Partnership
Findings launched from 10th Annual Childcare Survey
Employers for Childcare launched the findings from their 10th Annual Childcare Survey yesterday in Parliament buildings.
Cliff Edge NI Coalition Submission to the Joint Inquiry into Welfare Policy- what are the main points?
The Cliff Edge Coalition NI is a group of over 70 organisations in NI who have joined together to express concern about the upcoming end of the welfare reform mitigations in March 2020.
Joint inquiry into Northern Ireland’s welfare policy launched
A joint inquiry has been launched by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and the Work and Pensions Committee into the impact of welfare policy in NI including a focus on policies such as Universal Credit and the two-child limit.
Welfare Reform Mitigations: Less than 1 year to cliffedge
Advice NI and NICVA are warning that, with less than a year to go before Welfare Reform Mitigation runs out, thousands of vulnerable people across Northern Ireland may be facing a substantial drop in income and even eviction.
NICVA Universal Credit Roundtable Dicussion
On the 30 November, NICVA hosted a roundtable discussion session to discuss the current issues, impacts and future challenges in relation to the roll out of universal credit.
Launch of an Independent Review of the PIP Assessment Process
The review of the Personal Independent Payment (PIP) process undertaken by Walter Rader was launched today (28th June 2018).
NICVA responds to the NI Budgetary Outlook 2018-2020
NICVA's response to the NI Budgetary Outlook 2018-2020 was submitted to the Department of Finance today (26th January). The text of our response can be read below.
Northern Ireland Budgetary Outlook 2018-2020
On 18th December the Department of Finance published a briefing on the Northern Ireland Budgetary Outlook 2018-20.
Employers for Childcare launch second social impact report
Employers for Childcare have launched their Social Impact Report 2016/17 to celebrate their continued investment in supporting working families and promoting social and economic development across the UK.
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