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Gift Aid and Making tax digital

28 Mar 2019 Sandra BailieFundraisingNo Topics

From 6 April there will be an increase in the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme and 1 April sees the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) reporting requirements.

NICVA celebrates its learners

26 Mar 2019 Sandra BailieTraining and Skills DevelopmentTraining, TQUK, ILM

On Friday 22 March we recognised and celebrated the achievement of our learners who gained ILM and TQUK qualifications. It was also a great chance to hear how their learning had impacted on their work. 

So, what actually happened in the Brexit process this week?

15 Mar 2019 Siobhan McAlisterBrexit & BeyondBrexit

The phrase ‘crunch time’ has been vastly overused during the Brexit process, but with two weeks to go until the UK is scheduled to leave the EU, this week was a particularly significant one.

Could your charity benefit from an intern?

11 Mar 2019 Shauna O'NeillCommunications, HREmploying People

We have teamed up with Queen’s University Belfast to launch a specific call to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in a position to offer short internships to QUB students over the summer.

Updates from the Policy and Public Affairs Team

25 Feb 2019 Siobhan McAlisterPolicy & Public AffairsNo Topics

Some updates from the NICVA Policy and Public Affairs team on what we've been working on over the past few months.

NICVA Conversation Zone at the 2019 Alliance Party Conference

21 Feb 2019 Philip MynesPolicy & Public AffairsNo Topics

The local party conferences have resumed and so too have our now-traditional Conversation Zones!

Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths – Duty of Candour update

19 Feb 2019 Philip MynesPolicy & Public AffairsNo Topics

The Department of Health last week published specially-commissioned research on the introduction of a duty of candor in health and social care.

MediaConnect launches at BBC Northern Ireland

11 Feb 2019 Shauna O'NeillMediaConnect, CommunicationsMedia

Partnering with BBC NI, we officially launched our MediaConnect programme on 5 February in Broadcasting House, Belfast.

‘We can all achieve more if we collaborate’ – sector hears from Department of Finance Permanent Secretary Sue Gray

11 Feb 2019 Philip MynesPolicy & Public AffairsNo Topics

Eight months into her new role as Permanent Secretary at the Department of Finance, Sue Gray visited NICVA to hear from NICVA members and brief attendees on the Department’s preparations for the upcoming financial year.

Northern Ireland civic society delegation visits Westminster with plea to avoid no-deal Brexit

31 Jan 2019 Shauna O'NeillBrexit & Beyond, Policy & Public AffairsBrexit

NICVA, along with representatives from Northern Ireland’s business, farming, trade union sectors travelled to Westminster on Monday to urge political party leaders to avoid a no-deal Brexit.

Social prescribing workshop explores holistic and community-led approach to help tackle health issues in NI

23 Jan 2019 Philip MynesPolicy & Public AffairsNo Topics

A workshop looking at ways voluntary and community groups can work alongside medical professionals to help improve the physical and mental health of people was held last week (16 January) in Craigavon.

Northern Ireland Childcare Cost Survey: Families still spending more on childcare than food and heat

17 Jan 2019 Philip MynesPolicy & Public AffairsNo Topics

For two thirds of families in Northern Ireland, the childcare bill is their largest or second largest monthly outgoing, exeeding groceries, heating and transport.

Human Resources Training Series 2019

14 Jan 2019 Training and Skills Development, HRHR, Training, Employing People

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. 

Time almost up to avoid No Deal disaster for NI society

14 Jan 2019 Brexit & Beyond, Policy & Public AffairsBrexit

With the UK scheduled to leave the European Union in 12 weeks and less than a month left to agree a deal that the EU can ratify, society and services in NI could be on the receiving end of the worst consequences of a no deal.

Big Lottery Fund announce new NI Director

8 Jan 2019 Shauna O'NeillCommunications, FundraisingFunding

The Big Lottery Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Beggs as the new Northern Ireland Director to lead on awarding National Lottery funding to support people and communities in Northern Ireland to thrive.

Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-Related Deaths – Department publishes progress report on recommendations

20 Dec 2018 Philip MynesCommunicationsNo Topics

The Department of Health today (20 December) published an update report on progress with the implementation of recommendations from the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-Related Deaths (IHRD).

NICVA Universal Credit Roundtable Dicussion

20 Dec 2018 Siobhan McAlisterWelfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Welfare Reform

On the 30 November, NICVA hosted a roundtable discussion session to discuss the current issues, impacts and future challenges in relation to the roll out of universal credit.

Briefing on Winter Health and Social Care Challenges

20 Dec 2018 Shauna O'NeillCommunicationsHealth

The following briefing has been collated by the Health and Social Care Board.

HSC Transformation Programme Update - December 2018

17 Dec 2018 Shauna O'NeillTransforming Our Health, Policy & Public AffairsHealth

The Department of Health has provided an update on progress in health transformation including updates on workforce planning, progress of the 18/19 Transformation Fund and HSC planning for Brexit. 

Celebrating 80 Years of Voluntary Action

14 Dec 2018 Shauna O'NeillCommunicationsNo Topics

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.

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