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The National Cyber Security Centre provide a broad range of advice and guidance to help organisations improve their cyber security. Here are five to build on your cyber security knowledge and practice.

The growing role of AI in our lives and workplace and the opportunities it presents in improving both accessibility and efficiency for organisations is apparent to many including funders. We highlight the position of some local funders and provide a list of useful resources.

NICVA has produced an updated comparison table of some of the main current accounts available to voluntary organisations in N.Ireland in response to issues that some organisations have experienced with opening or maintaining a bank account.  Updated 27 November 2025 with new information regarding Ulster Bank, Santander, Bank of Ireland and AIB.

This practical guidance is designed to assist organisations involved in, or considering, collaboration by providing an overview of the key issues that can influence collaborative working. Links to NI case studies are included to illustrate best practice.

When considering merger or joint working, due diligence is the process of investigation organisations undertake to obtain a better picture of the other organisation(s) involved, including their assets, liabilities and any potential risks.

NICVA is proud to be the backbone of Northern Ireland's voluntary and community sector, with 1,421 members making us the largest membership organisation. 

Collaborations and partnership working is all around us! Yet as many success stories are often matched with horror stories.  Here are some simple tips that can help you get it right:

Funding February was our chance to support your fundraising needs. Thanks to our many contributors for helping us to curate this collection of articles and resources

The new legal requirement that all company directors must complete ID verification with Companies House will take effect from 18 November 2025.  This includes directors of charitable companies. 

This blog from Aaron Johnson, ICO Lead Policy Officer, is part of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Data Fundamentals Series 2026. This blog takes a closer look at the rules around how long you should be holding onto personal data, and some steps that you can take to ensure compliance. 

The Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre (NICSC) has launched a new series of short Cyber Awareness videos. They are short 2-minute videos that are well worth a watch.

This directory is designed to help boards, staff teams and volunteers embed equality, diversity and inclusion into everyday practice. Whether you are strengthening your recruitment processes, improving governance, developing inclusive HR policies, or seeking specialist support, you will find a wide range of resources to guide your work.

Paige Ardrey, Social Media and Engagement Manager at Friends of the Earth gives us her top tips for getting started on social media.

If you’re looking to try advertising on Facebook to recruit new donors, Tori Arthurs, Supporter Recruitment Manager at Friends of the Earth gives some pointers to get your project off the ground.

NICVA is working in partnership with Legal Island to offer discounted eLearning training to our members.