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A library of research publications and resources about the Voluntary and Community sector. This page will be updated with new research on a regular basis. Please contact Rachel Shannon if you would like a research publication added to the bank.

Sam Evans has been involved in CSR for over 8 years, both as a CSR advisor for an International law firm and as a Corporate Fundraiser. As both a "poacher and gamekeeper", he shares his unique insights into Community Needs and Corporate Philanthropy.

Protect your organisation from the most common threats by following the National Cyber Security Centre's guide for small charities.

Government support for the private sector in Northern Ireland is an important part of its economic strategy. This report considers how this support impacts on people on low incomes.

This viewfinder survey examines issues such as bureaucracy, charity registration and auto enrolment of pensions.

This article outlines NICVA's policy with regards to providing employees with a reference.

This article outlines NICVA's policy on members of staff accepting gifts.

This article outlines NICVA’s policy with regards to environmental waste and recycling.

This article outlines NICVA's policy on staff members sitting on the board or committee of another organisation.

This article outlines NICVA’s policy with regards to general employment issues including confidentiality, personnel records, trade union membership and new technology.

This article outlines NICVA’s policy with regards to the use of the ICT facilities, email, internet and online security.

This report highlights some key concerns in relation to payday lending and loan sharks in Northern Ireland.

This report considers the difficulties experienced in implementing social clauses in Northern Ireland and makes a number of recommendations for improving their use.

This report reviews the fiscal powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly and considers the scope for the devolution of additional powers.

This report estimates how the programme of welfare reform that began in 2010 impacts on Northern Ireland.

This report examines public attitudes and interest in economic issues in Northern Ireland.

This report considers the quality of the data available on the Northern Ireland economy and proposes ways in which existing datasets could be enhanced.

This report considers the implications of introducing Land Value Tax (LVT) in Northern Ireland.

This viewfinder survey focuses on prompt payment for grant claims, charity registration, open data and the role of media in influencing public opinion

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.

A guide to help voluntary and community sector organisations develop an Annual Leave / Holiday policy for their own organisation.

This is a general guide to insurance. It uses detailed explanations to highlight different types of insurance policies and includes real life examples to give an overview of all policies. There is also information on risk assessment.

This article outlines NICVA’s policy regarding harassment in the workplace.

This article outlines NICVA’s policy regarding dignity at work including procedures for dealing with bullying and harrassment.

This article outlines NICVA’s policy regarding grievance procedures.