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Resources to help you run your organisation and ensure you meet current legislation and best practice guidelines.

Guest post: Tapping into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

29 January, 2018

Sam Evans

Sam Evans has been involved in CSR for over 8 years, both as a CSR advisor for an International law firm and as a Corporate Fundraiser. As both a "poacher and gamekeeper", he shares his unique insights into Community Needs and Corporate Philanthropy.
NICVA position paper and recommendations for the Brexit negotiations

8 December, 2017

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With the Brexit negotiations at a critical phase, this paper highlights what NICVA sees, having engaged widely with the voluntary and community sector and others, as the key issues which must be addressed.
NICVA Public Perception Survey – Identifies high levels of public usage and trust in community & voluntary sector

7 December, 2017

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New research published by the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) has revealed both high levels of public usage and trust in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Northern Ireland.
Affordable Alternatives to High Cost Credit in Northern Ireland

29 September, 2017

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In 2013, amidst growing concern about high cost credit and illegal lending, NICVA commissioned POLICIS and Liverpool John Moores University to explore options for an alternative affordable credit model. This report contains the results of their research.
NICVA summary briefing on UK Government Brexit paper on Northern Ireland & Ireland

18 August, 2017

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This briefing summarises the key proposals made in the UK Government's Brexit position paper on Northern Ireland and Ireland released on 16th August. The briefing also highlights issues around which NICVA intends to develop its response.
Briefing on Great Repeal (EU Withdrawal) Bill

25 July, 2017

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Useful briefing by the Legal Education Foundation on the Great Repeal/EU Withdrawal Bill designed to convert all pre-Brexit EU legislation in UK law, including commentary on key issues raised
Government Financial Support to Business in Northern Ireland - An Analysis

16 June, 2017

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Government support for the private sector in Northern Ireland is an important part of its economic strategy. This report considers how this support impacts on people on low incomes.
Recognising your volunteers

24 May, 2017

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It is vitally important that we recognise all the work that volunteers do – they are often the “life-blood” in our organisations. In the same way as donors give of their money, volunteers give of their time and we want to thank them for all that they do.
Research Bank

13 December, 2016

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A library of research publications and resources about the Voluntary and Community sector. This page will be updated with new research on a regular basis. Please contact Rachel Shannon if you would like a research publication added to the bank.
People with significant control - PSC

4 July, 2016

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From 18 November 2025 companies are no longer required to keep a Register of individuals or legal entities that have control over them, known as ‘people with significant control (PSC)’ and ‘relevant legal entities (RLEs)’. Companies are however still required to register this information with Companies House and keep it up to date.