UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Autumn Statement on 30 October 2024 that Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will increase, affecting costs for organisations in the Voluntary and Community Sector.
A joint letter from NICVA, SCVO, NCVO and WCVA to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer about the potential impact an increase to employer National Insurance contributions could have on the voluntary and community sector.
NICVA is currently seeking nominations from across the voluntary and community sector to the Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Panel which represents the sector on the Joint Government Voluntary and Community Sector Forum (Joint Forum).
A new report by NICVA highlights the challenges faced by Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector workforce, examines the implications of these challenges, and reflects on potential solutions to mitigate these difficulties.
The NI Executive has published the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 laying out in draft form the Executive's key commitments and priorities for the next 3 years of government in Northern Ireland.
Hundreds of people from the voluntary and community sector and trade unions gathered outside Parliament Buildings at Stormont yesterday (8 August 2024) in opposition to the rioting and racist attacks.
NICVA has submitted a response to the Department for Communities consultation on the introduction of a £20,000 charity registration threshold and would encourage others to submit a response before the 11 August deadline
The election results and a new government bring a sense of optimism. It provides an opportunity to reset our relationship with government and ensure the voluntary and community sector is understood and valued.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced that DoH core grant funding for voluntary and community sector organisations will be maintained at the same level as last year.
A landslide victory for Labour, a new Prime Minister and some shock results in Northern Ireland. Here’s a recap of the Election results, and who NI’s new MPs are.
With the 2024-25 Budget announced by the Finance Minister on the 25th April 2024, Government Departments are consulting on the potential equality impacts of their proposed Budget allocations.
iCommunity’s recent All Island SDG Symposium featured a range of expert speakers and workshop hosts who shared their insights and experiences related to the achievement of the 2030 agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
A conference held in Belfast today (Wednesday 12 June) has highlighted the key role of the voluntary and community sector in building an inclusive labour market, exploring the strategies needed to ensure continued support for vulnerable groups.
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has launched a public consultation on the introduction of a £20,000 registration threshold below which charities would not be required to register with the Charity Commission.
Thursday 2 May 2024 marked the launch of a new All-Party Group (APG) on the Voluntary and Community Sector, established to highlight the value of the sector and to ensure the issues affecting organisations are recognised in the Assembly.
Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) appointments have been made to the Children’s Social Care Services Strategic Reform Programme, following a robust application and selection process carried out by NICVA on behalf the Department of Health.
NICVA briefed the Committee for Economy at Stormont today to highlight the Voluntary and Community Sector's role in tackling economic inactivity and the impending UK Shared Prosperity Fund funding cliff edge.
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