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Covid-19 - Update from our Chief Executive 28 May 2020

29 May 2020 Seamus McAleaveyCOVID 19, COVID19 UpdatesNo Topics

Read the latest update from our Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, on the issues relevant to voluntary and community organisations.

Covid-19 - Update from our Chief Executive 20 May 2020

21 May 2020 Seamus McAleaveyCOVID19 Updates, COVID 19No Topics

Read the latest update from our Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, on the issues facing voluntary and community organisations.

COVID-19 and Young People

18 May 2020 Kathy MaguireAdvocacy & Government Engagement (COVID19)COVID19 (Coronavirus)

Our latest 'Insight and Impact' feature, explores the impact of COVID-19 on young people and the resilience and positivity with which they and youth organisations are responding.

Trustee responsibilities under GDPR webinar recording

14 May 2020 Denise CopelandRunning your Organisation (COVID19), Governance (COVID19), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Governance, GDPR, Webinar Recordings

If you missed our recent webinar on 'Trustee responsibilities under GDPR'  you can watch it now via the link below. 

Emergencies Leadership Group Update following Thursday 23 April meeting

27 Apr 2020 Seamus McAleaveyCOVID19 UpdatesNo Topics

The ELG met again last week to drive progress and continue their focus on making inroads where it matters most .

Chancellor’s announcement of £750m to support Charities: What’s happening in Northern Ireland?

21 Apr 2020 Seamus McAleaveyCOVID19 UpdatesNo Topics

Northern Ireland is to receive £22 million from the Chancellor's £750 million Covid-19 charity crisis package. Urgent talks are in progress.

Emergencies Leadership Group Latest Update - Monday 20 April 2020

20 Apr 2020 Seamus McAleaveyCOVID19 UpdatesNo Topics

Read the latest update from the COVID-19 Emergencies Leadership Group (ELG) established by DfC Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA.  

Covid-19 NICVA - Update Wednesday 8 April 2020

8 Apr 2020 Seamus McAleaveyCOVID19 UpdatesNo Topics

Read the latest update from our Chief Executive in the fight against Covid-19 and what we are doing to help the sector.

Emergencies Leadership Group meets again to drive progress

3 Apr 2020 Seamus McAleaveyCOVID19 UpdatesCOVID19 (Coronavirus)

Emergencies Leadership Group updates and progress following their latest meeting on 2 April 2020.

Share your COVID-19 support service information

1 Apr 2020 COVID19 Updates, Data and Technology (COVID19)CommunityNI, COVID19 (Coronavirus)

If your organisation is offering help to the public or to other organisations, please take some time to share this information

Online Training with NICVA - what's available?

26 Mar 2020 Dawn LoveRunning your Organisation (COVID19)Training

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.

National Emergencies Trust launches appeal to help Civic Society support those affected by the Coronavirus outbreak

18 Mar 2020 Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)COVID19 (Coronavirus)

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.

Closing Date to submit nominations for Joint Forum sector representatives

3 Mar 2020 Siobhan McAlisterPolicy & Public Affairs, Joint Government and Voluntary Sector Forum (Joint Forum)No Topics

The Joint Forum is comprised of representatives from across government and the voluntary and community sector. It facilitates an open discussion about the relationship between the two sectors.

Women of The Next Chapter project CELEBRATE

3 Mar 2020 Susan GlassThe Next ChapterNo Topics

Women of The Next Chapter project CELEBRATE the future of peace-building and representation in public and political life

Sustainable Development Goals - What are our Key Asks?

25 Feb 2020 Siobhan McAlisterPolicy & Public Affairs, Brexit & BeyondNo Topics

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) working group has outlined their Key Ask for the Programme for Government.

NICVA calls for spring participants for interface-based Transformative Leadership Programme

20 Jan 2020 Helen McLaughlinTransformative Leadership Programme, Training and Skills DevelopmentInterface areas, Community Relations, Training, Training courses

Spring dates have now been set for the Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP)—a leadership training programme funded by the PEACE IV Programme through Belfast City Council.

Introducing our training calendar for the new year

17 Jan 2020 Roisin KellyTraining and Skills DevelopmentTraining, skills development

Our 2020 training calendar is ready and designed in response to feedback from previous participants and to meet the challenges facing our sector. 

New Decade, New Approach

15 Jan 2020 Siobhan McAlisterPolicy & Public AffairsNo Topics

With the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive newly restored, we take a look at the priorities for the new Executive and who the new players are in term of ministerial posts and committee chairs.

NICVA welcomes progress and new Northern Ireland Executive

13 Jan 2020 Policy & Public AffairsNo Topics

NICVA welcomes the positive outcome of the Northern Ireland Talks process and the formation of a new Executive.

NICVA's New Year's Round Up

6 Jan 2020 Siobhan McAlisterPolicy & Public Affairs, Brexit & BeyondNo Topics

A new decade doesn’t necessarily mean a fresh start, as challenges from the past few years such as Brexit and the absence of government here remain outstanding.

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