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Advice to Boards on Collaboration
13 January, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024This guidance outlines the responsibilities of directors and trustees of VCSE organisations in relation to collaboration and provides useful information to ensure good governance oversight and appropriate board involvement in any collaborative process.Mergers
13 January, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024Interest in mergers across the VCSE sector is growing and these may be appropriate where organisations are sufficiently compatible. This guidance gives an overview of the merger process and uses local case studies to illustrate some of the challenges.Collaborating to Win Tenders
13 January, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024As commissioners demand more innovation and expertise in contracted services collaboration between organisations is an attractive option. This guidance explains the potential challenges of joint tendering and how organisations can best prepare to respond.Good Governance: fundamental principles for collaboration
13 January, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024This guidance outlines the eight fundamental principles and duties of trustees of boards of VCSE organisations. Together these form the building blocks of good governance for collaboration.Are you ready to Tender?
10 February, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024Organisations which are effective at tendering invest heavily in preparation; they have many standard documents ready well in advance of the tender notice being issued. This 'readiness questionnaire' will help identify areas to action.Checklist of Questions for Partners Considering Collaboration
10 February, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024This checklist is a simple guide to typical questions each partner will need to ask when considering collaborative working.Collaborative Tendering Action Plan
10 February, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024This is a simple table for you and your partner organisations to list actions that need to be taken to develop or improve your approach to tendering, the timeline they will be completed within, and who in you collaboration will take the lead.Organisational Readiness Action Plan
10 February, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024In order to ensure your organisation(s) are ready to jointly tender invest time now preparing. This template outlines the key areas you will need to have addressed in advance to have the best chance of success when submitting a joint tender bid.Governance Action Plan for Collaboration
10 February, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024This template action plan will allow you to list the actions your organisation will need to take to be prepared for collaborative working, who will be responsible for each action, and when each action will be completed by.Board Checklist for Planning Collaboration
10 February, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024This board checklist is a simple guide to typical questions your board will need to ask when considering collaborative working.Organising a Fundraising Group
31 July, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024Helpful information on how to set up and run a Fundraising Group.Organising a Fundraising Event
31 July, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024Top tips on how to organise a successful fundraising event.Review Your Collaboration
6 October, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024Organisations involved in collaborative work should review it at regular intervals. This questionnaire is a tool for collaborative work groups to use to begin to review their collaboration and assess if it is meeting its envisioned outcomes.Response to zero-hours contracts consultation
8 October, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024The Department of Employment and Learning issued a public consultation on the use of zero-hours contracts in Northern Ireland. NICVA's response is included below.Zero-hours Contracts Public Consultation: NICVA Response
10 October, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024The Department of Employment and Learning held a public consultation on the use of zero-hours contracts in Northern Ireland. The response from NICVA is below.The independent examination of charity accounts - what is it and what to look for in an Independent Examiner
8 November, 2022Last modified6 June, 2025Charity trustees have a responsibility to ensure that the Independent Examiner they appoint has the required skills and experience to carry out an independent examination of their charity.
The role of the treasurer and preparing an annual budget
8 November, 2022Last modified6 June, 2025This tutorial video will help you to understand the key duties of the treasurer and their role on the board. It also outlines how to prepare an annual budget.
How to keep books of account
17 February, 2022Last modified6 June, 2025This tutorial video will help you to understand the basic rules and principles for good financial management in your organisation.
How to prepare annual accounts (R&P)
17 February, 2022Last modified6 June, 2025This tutorial video will help you to understand how to prepare your annual accounts on the receipts and payments basis.
#TickTheBox for Gift Aid – why it’s important
25 March, 2024Last modified2 October, 2025Every year, charities miss out on £560m in unclaimed Gift Aid. As we face a tough funding climate with increasing costs, encouraging your supporters to #TicktheBox means we can make an even bigger difference in these tough times.