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NICVA’s ASCEND Programme is designed to build stronger connections with organisations and groups that represent ethnically minoritised communities in Northern Ireland, helping to develop leadership and strengthen organisational capacity.
Thanks to funding from Dormant Assets NI through the National Lottery Community Fund’s Access to Resilience Programme, we are providing tailored support to small VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) organisations with annual incomes between £10,000 and £100,000.
What the ASCEND Programme Offers
Each year, seven organisations will be able to take part. Support will be delivered through a mix of:
One-to-one mentoring
Bespoke training sessions
Coaching
Peer learning and networking events
Focus areas include:
Leadership development
Good governance
Fundraising and income generation
Measuring and communicating impact
Collaboration and partnership
Organisational sustainability
Participating organisations will also receive:
A review (or draft) of their governing document
A one-year GrantTracker subscription
Ongoing access to NICVA advice and resources
A £500 incentive on successful completion of the programme
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, your organisation must:
Primarily work with or represent ethnically minoritised communities in Northern Ireland
Have an annual income of £10,000 to £100,000
Be committed to:
• Participating in five half-day bespoke training/mentoring sessions
• Attending four peer learning events during the year
• Using the learning to strengthen your organisation
• Sharing learning and collaborating with other groups
• Taking part in programme evaluation
Interested in Taking Part?
You can get involved by completing a short Expression of Interest form.
To find out more or request a form, contact:
Sandra Bailie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 028 9087 7777
