The Department for Communities prepares regulations for charity registration threshold
9 July, 2025Last updated21 July, 2025The Department for Communities has published its response to the registration threshold consultation which closed for responses in August 2024.
I'm involved in a political party - why should I sign up?
24 July, 2020Last updated11 December, 2024The TLP works best when we have participants from the political sector, local residents, people from the community and voluntary sector and public sector. Find out more about why the political sector should get involved here.
Supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector to Thrive: NICVA’s Impact Report 2024
11 December, 2024Last updated12 December, 2024NICVA’s 2024 Impact Report highlights how we have strengthened, supported, and championed the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland over the past year.
Will the NI Executive Take Action on Poverty ? - Call from civil society Anti-Poverty Strategy Group
17 December, 2024Last updated18 December, 2024Civil society members of The Anti-Poverty Strategy Group are pressing the NI Executive for the inclusion of Eradicating Poverty as a priority within the new Programme for Government.
NJC Payscales for 2024 - 2025
12 November, 2024Last updated19 December, 2024The National Joint Council for Local Government Services pay agreement has been confirmed for 2024-2025. The pay offer was for an increase of £1,290 on all NJC pay points with effect from 1 April 2024.Gambling Code of Practice consultation - NICVA response
16 December, 2024Last updated20 December, 2024NICVA has submitted its response to the Department for Communities' consultation on a Gambling Code of Practice. This initial Code of Practice will affect anyone providing gambling facilities and includes voluntary-led organisations that run societies’ lotteries.
Member Spotlight: Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership (Agewell)
17 December, 2024Last updated21 December, 2024When a group of passionate older adults came together in 2011 to form the Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership (Agewell), their vision was to connect the three areas in the newly formed Mid and East Antrim and form strong networks.
Is Northern Ireland’s VCSE Sector Ready for a Digital Transformation Hub?
9 December, 2024Last updated6 January, 2025Community Foundation for Northern Ireland seeks input on new VSCE Digital Hub
Making time for governance in 2025
6 January, 2025Last updated6 January, 2025As we embark on a new year it is an opportune time to plan for governance.
NICVA Launches 2024 Voluntary and Community Sector Workforce Report
30 September, 2024Last updated15 January, 2025A new report by NICVA highlights the challenges faced by Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector workforce, examines the implications of these challenges, and reflects on potential solutions to mitigate these difficulties.
Guest Blog: UnLtd - Finding social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges
2 August, 2022Last updated14 January, 2025Nuala Smyth, Social Entrepreneur Support Manager in Northern Ireland gives an overview of the work they do and how you can get involved ahead of their event in September 2022.