Fundraising Regulator: Changes to the Fundraising Levy and registration fees
2 August, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Celia Currie, Fundraising Regulator, provides an update on changes to the Fundraising Levy and registration fees.NICVA Condemns Racist Violence in Belfast and Stands in Solidarity with Ethnic Minority Communities
6 August, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) strongly condemns the mindless and appalling racist violence that occurred over the weekend.NICVA and trade unions unite to hold anti-racism rally at Stormont
9 August, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Hundreds 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.
Anticipated Employment Law Changes in Northern Ireland
28 August, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024What You Need to Know from the Good Jobs ReviewDepartment of Health Seek Sector feedback on future Core Grant Scheme
23 September, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Over recent months NICVA has been working with the Department of Health (DOH) to seek the voluntary and community sector’s views as to the design of a new grant funding scheme for 2025/26.VCSE Joint Engagement Sessions on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027
23 September, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024The 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.Cyber Awareness Month October 2024
1 October, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024October 2024 marks the 21st year of Cyber Security Awareness month, a reminder of the importance of managing our cyber security risks and doing all we can to protect our organisations against cyber threats.Do you need to pay the ICO data protection fee?
3 October, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024The Information Commissioner’s Office have written a blog on the data protection fee, to help organisations understand whether they need to pay or are exempt.VCS Representation on the Children’s Social Care Services Strategic Reform Programme - Department of Health Make Appointments
25 April, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Voluntary 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 takes the pulse of the sector – what we found out
26 April, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024As part of NICVA's State of the Sector research portfolio, each year several surveys are undertaken to provide a snapshot of current issues that may potentially impact our member organisations and those they represent.NICVA's latest survey reveals challenges and priorities for Northern Ireland's voluntary and community sector
22 March, 2023Last updated10 December, 2024NICVA's latest survey sheds light on critical issues for the voluntary and community sector such as the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive, workforce challenges and digital capacity.NI Budget 2024: Government departments consult on funding proposals
5 July, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024With 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.
General Election 2024: New Cabinet and NI's new MPs
8 July, 2024Last updated6 August, 2024A 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.
Core grant funding allocated
8 July, 2024Last updated6 August, 2024Health 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.
Job Start 50+ scheme – a guide for VCSE employers
8 July, 2024Last updated6 August, 2024A new scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities.
New government, new opportunities
10 July, 2024Last updated6 August, 2024The 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.
Making Gift Aid count
28 May, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Every year charities in the UK lose out on £564 million as in Gift Aid goes unclaimed.
New All-Party Group launches to champion the interests of the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland
13 May, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Thursday 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.
NICVA response to £20K charity registration threshold consultation
2 August, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024NICVA 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
NICVA Event with the Department for Economy: Shaping the Future of Employment in Northern Ireland
26 September, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Feedback from the our event held on 3rd Sept 24 with the Department of Economy as part of the Department's consultation on Good Jobs in Northern Ireland
Summary of Key Messages from across the Sector on the draft Programme for Government 2024-27
28 October, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024NICVA, RCN, Volunteer Now, CO3 and Development Trusts NI share key messaging from their recent engagement sessions on the draft PFG.Can you help to stop the ripple? Data breaches can have a devastating impact - ICO blog
30 October, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has written a blog about the impact of data breaches and the role our sector can play.NICVA, SCVO, NCVO, and WcVA letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions
28 October, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024A 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.Impact of Employer National Insurance Contributions Increase on the Voluntary and Community Sector
14 November, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024UK 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.
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