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Latest press releases and announcements from NICVA

Charity registration – not everyone has got the message

The Charity Commission issued a December deadline for all charitable organisations to make themselves known to the Commission however there are still organisations which have not already done so.

Workforce Survey 2014

Every two to three years NICVA conducts a survey which aims to provide a comprehensive overview of changing salaries and employment benefit trends in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Northern Ireland.

Make It Work

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NICVA is part of the Make It Work campaign launched today.

Developing Your Fundraising Mix Afters

A special thanks to everyone who came to our members’ event on Tuesday, 7 October at NICVA. The event was attended by almost 100 people and provided a unique opportunity to consider diversifying income streams. 

Welfare Reform Explained

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Our welfare reform report has once again been in the headlines, below we clarify some of the main points.

The fight to block the Transparency of Lobbying Bill

The Lobby Bill was changed but not halted. We asked NICVA's Lisa McElherron about what this means for the future.

Inspiring Impact: Making a Difference

How do you prove the difference your organisation makes? The Inspiring Impact NI project is aiming to support organisations to apply an approach that will help them better demonstrate the difference that they are making in their communities.

NICVA Fundraising Expo

NICVA is hosting a Fundraising Expo. Tuesday 7th October, 5:30pm to 7:30pm.  The Expo will be a key opportunity for fundraisers and volunteers to meet funders face to face such as Big Lottery Fund and Lloyds Bank Foundation NI.  

Zero Hours Contracts Consultation

The Department for Employment and Learning has released a consultation on Zero Hours Contracts in Northern Ireland.

Young People Giving More to Charity

Donations to charity from 16-24 year olds have more than doubled from 2011, up by over £5.00 per year, according to NICVA’s 2013 survey into individual giving in Northern Ireland.

Auto Enrolment Pensions Update

For those who missed our seminar on auto enrolment, see below some key facts and some contact information to get you started.

Welfare Reform Bill update

The Social Security Agency (SSA) has recently released news on the passage of the Welfare Reform Bill (NI) 2012 through the NI Assembly.

2013 Annual Report on the Concordat

The Minister for Social Development recently launched the second annual report on the Concordat between the Voluntary and Community Sector and the Northern Ireland Government.