Research

Viewfinder 7
This Viewfinder covers issues such as the smoking ban, devolution in Northern Ireland, the issue of a draft Code of Governance for the voluntary and community sector, as well as the idea of mergers.
Viewfinder 6
This Viewfinder survey deals with issues as the summer marching season, the end of academic selection and training of board members.
Salary Survey 2006
This report is the second study of its kind completed by NICVA in the past five years. It looks at workforce composition with regard to age, sex, contracts, job titles and remuneration levels.
Viewfinder 5
Viewfinder 5 investigated the sector's opinion on a proposed smoking ban, gauged the opinion of the sector on the importance of the Review of Public Administration, and childcare in the sector.
State of the Sector IV
The State of the Sector IV research adds to the already broad and in-depth knowledge of the sector by examining many of the key issues currently affecting and shaping it.
Charitable Giving in Northern Ireland 2005
This research provides a detailed insight into the profile of donors and giving patterns in Northern Ireland.
Viewfinder 4
This Viewfinder survey examined the voluntary and community sector on a range of issues, including smoking, political situation, policy debate, governance and fundraising.
Telling the Story of Peace II
An assessment of the impact of PEACE II funding in Strabane, East Belfast and Cavan Special EU Programmes Body.
Viewfinder 3
Viewfinder 3 showed underutilisation of Gift Aid schemes, annoyance at the difficulty faced when attempting to secure media coverage of issues and events, and a sector unsure of its future role in the delivery of public services.
Viewfinder 2
The second Viewfinder has providing an insight into the views of the sector on issues such as Community Relations, Taskforce, 60 Day Action Team and Civil Society.
Drifting Off Course?
Research on the impact of public service delivery from the perspective of the voluntary and community sector and government. A report originally prepared for the Task Force.
Viewfinder 1
Viewfinder 1 investigated the political situation in Northern Ireland, the possible introduction of Peace III, the level of engagement by business on committees and the level of preparedness of the sector for the introduction of the Euro.
Insuring the future of the Sector: The Impact of Changes in Insurance on the Voluntary and Community Sector
This research report reveals the impact of changes to insurance on the voluntary and community sector.
Assessment of the Impact of Gap or Interim Funding
An assessment of the impact of gap / interim funding on the sustainability of voluntary and community sector organisations.
State of the Sector III
The third edition of the State of the Sector research examines the size, scope and contribution of the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland.
Salary Survey 2001
NICVA’S Salary Survey 2001 aims to map salaries in the voluntary sector in Northern Ireland