Latest Resources

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

  • Sharing Back Office Services

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    This guidance introduces possible structures for sharing back office services and describes areas to consider before going ahead. It illustrates the different forms in which organisations can share back office services.
  • Viewfinder 13

    This viewfinder survey focuses on the current economic environment, funding, the new charity regulations and governance.
  • Work Life Balance Policy

    This article outlines NICVA’s policy with regard to staff work life balance.
  • A Review of PEACE III and Considerations for PEACE IV

    Key stakeholders including voluntary and community groups, programme delivery bodies and the Special EU Programmes Body have their say on how the Peace III programme is working to date and what they would like to see in the upcoming PEACE IV programme.
  • Viewfinder 12

    This viewfinder survey focuses on the current economic environment and competition, the impact of public sector cuts, sources of income in the sector, training provision, social enterprises, staffing and volunteers.
  • State of the Sector VI

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    State of the Sector VI provides a comprehensive picture of the scale and scope of the economic activities of the Northern Ireland voluntary and community sector.

  • Viewfinder 11

    This viewfinder survey focuses on collaborative working and competition, the impact of public sector cuts and sources of income, as well as staffing and volunteers.
  • Maternity Leave and Pay Policy

    This policy sets out the rights and responsibilities of NICVA employees who wish to take maternity leave.
  • Redundancy Guidance

    Redundancy is an issue many organisations will have to face at one time or another. This article outlines key stages in the redundancy process and general guidance, including signposting to helpful resources.
  • Viewfinder 10

    This viewfinder survey focuses specifically on two key themes; collaborative working and the impact of public sector cuts on the voluntary and community sector.