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Sector engages with the Department of Health over Brexit negotiations, priorities and implications.

5 Oct 2017 Carys BrownBrexit & BeyondEU Referendum and Brexit

On 28 September, NICVA hosted the Department of Health and sector representatives in order to discuss Brexit concerns.

NICVA congratulates its President on Freeman honour

3 Oct 2017 Neil WilsonCommunicationsNo Topics

NICVA has sent its warmest congratulations to its President, Sir Kenneth Branagh, on being made a Freeman of the City of Belfast.

Basic book-keeping training

2 Oct 2017 Denise CopelandGovernance and Charity AdviceFinance

NICVA held the first of its basic bookkeeping sessions in Belfast on Thursday 28 September.

Universal Credit suspension call

26 Sep 2017 Neil WilsonWelfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Welfare Reform

NICVA has called for the introduction of Universal Credit in Northern Ireland to be suspended.

"GrantNet" Funding Conference Update

22 Sep 2017 Lynn KennedyFundraisingFunding

September 14th 2017 saw over 80 participants from over 70 VCSE organisations attend NICVA & RCN’s “GrantNet” Funding Conference to get a key funding skill under their belts, i.e. – making successful grant applications.

NICVA launches open data and data sharing viewfinder

19 Sep 2017 Andrea ThornburyResearchOpen Data, Data Sharing

NICVA has launched a Viewfinder survey to assess members experience of open data and data sharing. The results will help us when engaging with government on open data and to get a clear picture of data sharing arrangements in the sector.

GDPR - 10 changes your charity needs to know about

14 Sep 2017 Shauna O'NeillGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Data protection, Data Fridays, GDPR

Paula McGahey from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlights the changes to data protection law that charities need to be aware of.

Northern Ireland Health Transformation Process: an Update on progress from the Department for Health

13 Sep 2017 Transforming Our Health, Policy & Public AffairsHealth

On 25 October 2016, the then Minister of Health, Michelle O’Neill launched “Health and Wellbeing 2026: Delivering Together”.

Cyber Security is a key issue for Charities: take action with the Charity Discount for Cyber Essentials Accreditation Programme

7 Sep 2017 Shauna O'NeillCommunications, ICTcyber essentials, cyber security

During Cyber Resilience Week 2017 (11-15 September 2017) charities are being offered discounted certification to the Government’s Cyber Essentials certification scheme, which is proven to reduce the threat of data breeches by over 80%.

Report recommends new era of openness for family courts

6 Sep 2017 Andrea ThornburyDetail DataFamily Courts

MAJOR changes to Northern Ireland’s family court system have been recommended by a leading judge today following a two year review of the system.

UK publishes Brexit position paper on Northern Ireland and Ireland

16 Aug 2017 Geoff NuttallBrexit & BeyondNo Topics

UK government has today published its position paper on addressing the unique impacts of Brexit of Northern Ireland/Ireland.  

New UK Government paper released on future customs arrangements with EU

15 Aug 2017 Geoff NuttallBrexit & BeyondEU Referendum and Brexit

The UK Government has today published a paper entitled "Future customs arrangements: a future partnership paper," setting out its vision for future partnership arrangements with the EU on trade and customs

Basic book-keeping for small charities

31 Jul 2017 Denise CopelandTraining and Skills Development, Governance and Charity AdviceFinance, accounting, Governance

A series of practical workshops for treasurers of small charities to help establish appropriate financial systems. 

NICVA Launches Data Viewfinder

24 Jul 2017 Rachel ShannonResearchGDPR, Data protection, Data Fridays

NICVA has launched a Viewfinder survey to members in order to assess their data governance and security. The results will be used to help us ensure members are fully supported with these issues when preparing for GDPR. 

NICVA Position Paper on Brexit

24 Jul 2017 Geoff NuttallBrexit & BeyondNo Topics

Having engaged widely with voluntary and community organisations and others across Northern Ireland and beyond, NICVA has now published its Brexit Position Statement and key recommendations for the negotiations

Why charities must act now to get ready for new data protection law

21 Jul 2017 Guest AuthorGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), CommunicationsData protection, Data Fridays

Rachael Gallagher from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlights the importance of preparing for GDPR.

Serious Incident Reporting draft guidance

7 Jul 2017 Denise CopelandCharity RegulationGovernance, Charity Regulation

The Charity Commission for NI is currently consulting on its draft guidance on serious incident reporting which will help trustees to determine what a serious incident is and when they need to report on it.  

NICVA and fellow Social Partners call for political deal and Brexit representation

26 Jun 2017 Geoff NuttallBrexit & BeyondNo Topics

NICVA has joined with the CBI, the NI Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Ulster Farmers Union in a joint call to restore devolution and ensure NI representation in the Brexit negotiations under 6 key priorities

Summer savings - 50% discount on room hire!

22 Jun 2017 Shauna O'NeillundefinedNo Topics

Our conference facilities, training and meeting rooms are filling up as organisations make the most of NICVA’s half price room hire this summer. 

Street Collections – Police issue reminder regarding Regulations

22 Jun 2017 Denise CopelandGovernance and Charity AdviceGovernance, fundraising regulation, Fundraising

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is responsible for granting permits for charity street collections and as such, have issued the following guidance to assist charities when conducting street collections.

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