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NICVA hosted their annual general meeting on Friday, 8 December 2023 with Shadow Secretary of State Hillary Benn MP in attendance, along with acclaimed international author and speaker Adam Luecking.

360Giving announce UK Grantmaking, a new hub for grantmaking data and insights set to launch in 2024.

We held our 85th AGM on Friday, 8 December with over 100 of our members, and sector colleagues in attendance to hear about our work over the year and our priorities for the year ahead.

The Joint Forum VCS Panel, supported by NICVA, is hosting engagement sessions regionally to explore proposals for a renewal of the strategic agreement or “Concordat” between Government and the Voluntary and Community sector in Northern Ireland.

After listening to their applicants and grant holders, the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland are delighted to launch Better Together - their Strategy for 2024-2028 and its accompanying suite of funding programmes. 

The Foyle Foundation will complete its grant giving programme in 2025, marking 25 years of giving to the fields of the Arts, Learning, Community Small Grants, State School Libraries and Health. 

Over 200 delegates gathered at Ulster University’s Belfast campus today (Monday, 22 January) to explore how Belfast can address economic inactivity and achieve a truly inclusive labour market.

Could your charity benefit from Summer student support for 4 or 8 weeks? QUB's Summer 2024 funded Student Internship Programme will give extra support to your organisation during the Summer of 2024.

The Coalition of Christian Voices Against Poverty in Northern Ireland - was launched on Tuesday 30th January 2024 in Emmanuel Church, Portadown. 

On 9th May 2023, Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising., facilitated a  session on Developing a Fundraising Strategy as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities. 

On 9th May 2023, Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising, facilitated Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers, as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities.  

Free training and bespoke mentoring is available through NICVA, as part of a programme of support for recipients of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland's Cancer, Carers and Mental Health Funds.

A new report from the Audit Office says Northern Ireland’s ten-year mental health strategy risks failure due to a lack of financial support.

Even organisations including councils bound by law to meet digital accessibility standards have failed tests reveals a new report by charity ForSight NI.

NICVA and CO3 welcomed representatives of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector and representatives from across the political spectrum to discuss the recent news that Department of Health Core funding will not continue past September.

A new toolkit for people whose children have disabilities – and written by parents, for parents – could be transformative for mums and dads who feel overwhelmed.

The opening budget for 2023-24 has now been set by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with allocations falling significantly short, local Government Departments will be forced to demonstrate savings.

The Department for Communities is consulting on its budget. Northern Ireland’s welfare mitigation payments are at risk. Those who want (at least some) payments that protect vulnerable people to continue should speak up.

On 15 June NICVA and The Wheel launched the new International Fund for Ireland (IFI) pilot programme - Transforming Local Leadership, with two information sessions for all IFI funded organisations.

Northern Ireland – and the rest of the UK - could have a bigger budget. It’s a matter of choice. Public spending now that saves money later is a good investment.

Small Charity Week is here, and it’s time to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital work of the small charity sector, who make an invaluable contribution to the lives of individuals, communities and causes every day.

NICVA have been delighted to partner with CES (Centre for Effective Services) to deliver an interactive and lively session on ‘An Introduction to Self-Evaluation’.

Since March 2023, NICVA delivered a series of interventions, funded by The Department for Communities, in response to the cost of living challenges experienced by organisations across the sector.

At NICVA we are really pleased to introduce our Menopause Policy to support staff affected by the menopause.

Employment is a tentpole for society. Working keeps people well, produces stuff we need, and gives people money to pay their bills and live a life. However, we have no idea what the jobs market will look like in the near future.