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NICVA and fellow Social Partners call for political deal and Brexit representation
26 June, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA has joined with the CBI, the NI Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Ulster Farmers Union in a joint call to restore devolution and ensure NI representation in the Brexit negotiations under 6 key prioritiesSector discusses Brexit negotiations and priorities with the Department of Communities
7 July, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024On 7 June, sector representatives met with officials from The Executive Office and Department for Communities to hear how they are feeding into the Brexit negotiations and to highlight sector concerns and recommendationsSerious Incident Reporting draft guidance
7 July, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024The Charity Commission for NI is currently consulting on its draft guidance on serious incident reporting which will help trustees to determine what a serious incident is and when they need to report on it.NICVA Position Paper on Brexit
24 July, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024Having engaged widely with voluntary and community organisations and others across Northern Ireland and beyond, NICVA has now published its Brexit Position Statement and key recommendations for the negotiationsBriefing on Great Repeal (EU Withdrawal) Bill
25 July, 2017Last modified10 December, 2024Useful 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 raisedNICVA summary briefing on UK Government Brexit paper on Northern Ireland & Ireland
18 August, 2017Last modified10 December, 2024This 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.Report recommends new era of openness for family courts
6 September, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024MAJOR changes to Northern Ireland’s family court system have been recommended by a leading judge today following a two year review of the system.GDPR - 10 changes your charity needs to know about
14 September, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024Paula McGahey from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlights the changes to data protection law that charities need to be aware of.Affordable Alternatives to High Cost Credit in Northern Ireland
29 September, 2017Last modified10 December, 2024In 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 congratulates its President on Freeman honour
3 October, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA has sent its warmest congratulations to its President, Sir Kenneth Branagh, on being made a Freeman of the City of Belfast.Postcode care lottery for people living with Huntington's Disease
5 October, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024A DECADE after the urgent need for five Huntington’s Disease co-ordinators in Northern Ireland was identified in a report – at least 48 patients with the rare brain condition have no access to the specialist support because of where they live.Sector engages with the Department of Health over Brexit negotiations, priorities and implications.
5 October, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024On 28 September, NICVA hosted the Department of Health and sector representatives in order to discuss Brexit concerns.Brexit case studies - can you help?
6 October, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA is collating a series of case studies documenting how Brexit may impact upon the work of VCSE organisations.Guest Blog - Launch of the Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) in NI
14 March, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024The third blog in a series by the Fundraising Regulator. In this one Daisy Houghton, Head of Secretariat & Corporate Services, gives us an update on the Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) which launches in NI on 26 March 2018.We need to talk about death in Northern Ireland
15 March, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024THE cost of a burial plot in Northern Ireland ranges from £261 to £3,116, an investigation into death and dying by Detail Data has found.National Minimum and Living Wage rates increase - 2018
11 April, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024The national minimum wage and national living wage rates will increase on 1 April 2018Data Protection Toolkit - Glossary
25 April, 2018Last modified10 December, 2024A GDPR jargon-buster that covers the key topics in data protection.GDPR and Data Protection Toolkit - Introduction
This Data Protection Toolkit offers practical advice and guidance to implementing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in your community or voluntary organisation.
Data Protection Toolkit - Getting Started
26 April, 2018Last modified10 December, 2024Your first steps to understanding and complying with data protection laws. This guide focuses on what you need to know and focus on now, with signposting to more practical advice and resources.NJC Payscales 2018 – 2020
27 April, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024The National Joint Council for Local Government Services has confirmed the pay deal, setting new pay rates from 1 April 2018 and 1 April 2019.A buzz in East Belfast
30 April, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024There was great excitement in the air as voluntary and community organisations in East Belfast attended the East Belfast Community Capacity and Leadership Programme’s first networking event on Tuesday 24 April.Guest blog: Investing for your charity
2 May, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024Philip Keers, outgoing Chairman of the Northern Ireland Central Investment Fund for Charities, highlights the benefits for local charities.Data Protection Toolkit - Legitimate Interests Assessment & Template
8 May, 2018Last modified10 December, 2024Legitimate interests is one of six lawful basis set out in the GDPR to justify the processing of personal data (data relating to an individual from which that individual can be identified).Data Protection Toolkit - Further Guidance
8 May, 2018Last modified10 December, 2024More resources on GDPR and data protection, including sub-sector specific information.