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Latest press releases and announcements from NICVA

Human Resources Training Series 2019

People are our greatest asset and so it's important ensure that they are developed, supported and managed well. NICVA and Sector Matters have developed this HR training series for all those who manage staff and volunteers. 

Celebrating 80 Years of Voluntary Action

NICVA marked 80 years on 7th December, with a conference to celebrate the vital role the voluntary and community sector has played and continues to play in our society.

Guest Blog: Ring out the old, ring in the new…

Guest Author
A guest blog reflecting on the Fundraising Regulator's work with NI charities since March 2018 and its future plans.

Another buzz in East Belfast!

Thursday 22 November saw yet another busy networking event take place in East Belfast as part of the SIF funded East Belfast Community Capacity and Leadership Programme.

NICVA Annual Report 2018

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Trustees' report and consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2018

NICVA welcomes Brexit deal progress and calls on all to avoid the disaster of a No Deal

NICVA welcomes the significant step forward made by the draft EU withdrawal agreement towards addressing many key issues of concern for Northern Ireland and avoiding the disastrous scenario of a No Deal Brexit.    

Spammers Target NI Charities

NI Charities and public bodies are being impersonated in order to spread Malware, along with other email extortion tactics in a recent twist to email spam.

The Fundraising Regulator wants to hear your views

The Fundraising Regulator (FR) held a information and consultation event in NICVA to talk about the changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice and to hear the views of voluntary and community organisations in NI.

September member visits

Each month we plan to meet some of our members to find out more about what they do, what challenges they are facing and how NICVA can support them.

Electoral Commission review of non-party campaigners guidance

Neil Wilson
The Electoral Commission is seeking views on how it can improve its guidance for non-party campaigners.

More questions than answers - NICVA's response to the Secretary of State's statement

Today (6 September), Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Karen Bradley MP, made an oral statement to the House of Commons regarding the ongoing political situation.

What does a no-deal Brexit mean?

Last week, Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab published guidance setting out some of the things that a no deal Brexit could mean for people, businesses and industry in the UK. 

The Roughest Form of Justice

Twenty years after the Good Friday Agreement so-called punishment beatings are on the rise.

What does Brexit really mean for us? Case Studies from the voluntary and community sector

Almost two years on from the referendum on the membership of the EU, many questions still remain unanswered about what impact Brexit will have here in Northern Ireland.

The Revolution is Coming: Are we ready?

NICVA intern Miao Sun's report on how the new technological 'Fourth Industrial Revolution' will impact on jobs, society and the future of the sector.

NJC Payscales 2018 – 2020

The National Joint Council for Local Government Services has confirmed the pay deal, setting new pay rates from 1 April 2018 and 1 April 2019.

Anniversary of Article 50 #5BrexitQs

One year on, no clarity, no certainty and many questions... Will there be in a customs union? Where will the border be? Will the devolved governments lose powers? What will the impact on our health system be?    

Third sector says UK must stay in single market and customs union

A joint statement issued by the national third sector bodies of devolved nations - Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales - details various measures they feel are essential to avoid or minimise the potential harmful impacts of Brexit.

The Department for the Economy consults sector on Brexit concerns

Carys Brown
On 10 October a contingent from the DfE met with sector representatives to discuss Brexit’s implications for the Voluntary and Community Sector and the issues it works on in an economic context. 

Brexit case studies - can you help?

Carys Brown
NICVA is collating a series of case studies documenting how Brexit may impact upon the work of VCSE organisations.