Running a Charitable Company
1 July, 2013Last modified5 March, 2026This article provides a general guide on the administration requirements that charities and other not for profit organisations which are incorporated as companies limited by guarantee must adhere to.
Collections for Charities and Donors
1 July, 2013Last modified5 March, 2026This article outlines the different types of collections charities can undertake, the legal requirements, good practice procedures for collections, and some guidelines for individuals who wish to donate to good causes.
Developing a governance planning calendar
20 June, 2019Last modified5 March, 2026Creating a governance calendar is a very practical and effective way for organisations to develop their own planning framework to help them identify their key governance events and requirements throughout the course of a year.
Committee Procedures
25 June, 2014Last modified5 March, 2026This guidance is designed to help committees of small voluntary and community groups understand their basic responsibilities. It describes procedures which can help committees to prevent problems occurring.
Reserves policy guidance
19 January, 2021Last modified5 March, 2026A reserves policy helps trustees to justify holding appropriate levels of financial reserves to protect against future uncertainties. It is something which various stakeholders may be interested in viewing from time to time.
Thousands Set to Lose Vital Support in less than 48 Hours amid Political Standoff
30 March, 2026Last updated30 March, 2026Voluntary and community sector organisations across Northern Ireland are warning of an imminent crisis, as a 64% cut to vital community-based services under the new Local Growth Fund (LGF) is set to take effect within 48 hours.
#FundingFebruary: Maximising Contactless Donations with Give A Little
23 March, 2026Last modified27 March, 2026For #FundingFebruary2026, Vicky Hewlett, Head of Marketing Communications at Give A Little explained how you can work towards building a sustainable cashless fundraising strategy with their solutions.
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NICVA’s Making the most of your membership – Spring welcome & refresher session
toFreeSpring is the perfect moment to reset, re‑energise, and make room for growth. Join us this Spring 2026 for NICVA’s Making the Most of Your Membership online session — designed to help new and existing members get inspired and informed.
Civic Threads Webinar
toJoin us for a dynamic online session exploring how government and the voluntary and community sector work together across the four nations.
This online session is UK-wide ONLY and for those organisations that are part of the Voluntary and Community sector.
Guest Blog: The Chartered Institute of Fundraising in Northern Ireland
19 February, 2024Last updated27 March, 2026Claire Hogarth, Chair of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Northern Ireland gives an overview of the work they do and how you can get involved.
The Honourable The Irish Society to Launch New Grant Programmes
25 March, 2026Last updated25 March, 2026The Society is pausing their current grants programme for a short time to allow them to build new programmes which reflect their strategic priorities.
Trustee Annual Reporting
toFreeThis session provides an introduction to annual reporting to the Charity Commission, covering the annual monitoring return and required reports and accounts.
NICVA's Deep Disappointment at Executive Office’s Local Growth Fund Statement
31 March, 2026Last updated1 April, 2026As the sector confronts the stark realities of an impending funding cliff edge, NICVA views today’s statement from the Executive Office regarding the Local Growth Fund with deep disappointment, anger, and dismay on behalf of our sector and the thousands of people it supports every day.
The lack of urgency or action shown by our local political leaders on behalf of vital services that provide opportunity, hope and inclusion for some of the most marginalised across our communities- is both unacceptable and deeply damaging.
A Funding Crisis Ignored: Vital Community Services Left to Face the Fallout of Local Growth Cuts Alone
1 April, 2026Last updated1 April, 2026As we reach 1 April with no resolution to the funding crisis created by a 64% cut to community‑led employability support services under the UK Government’s new Local Growth Fund, which takes effect today - we have seen no meaningful action from our political leaders and our sector now faces the consequences of its fallout alone.
Shaping the Future of Voluntary Youth Work: A Sector Conversation on Structure, Trust & Collaboration
toFreeThis roundtable event invites leaders across the voluntary and community youth work sector to explore findings from new research and to collectively envision what infrastructural support and guiding principles are needed for the next decade.
Conference Facility Pricing
NICVA’s facilities are for the use of voluntary, community or charitable organisations (for non business purposes only, e.g. charitable or community related matters), or by public or private organisations for work associated with the voluntary and community sector. NICVA members get a 30% discount on Room Hire [first column in bold in the table below].
A Funding Crisis Ignored: Vital Community Services Left to Face the Fallout of Local Growth Cuts Alone
1 April, 2026Last updated2 April, 2026We have now reached 1 April with no resolution to the funding crisis caused by a 64% cut to funding for community‑led employability support services under the UK Government’s new Local Growth Fund. These cuts take effect today- yet we have seen no meaningful action from our political leaders, and our sector now faces the consequences alone.
CEP Best Practice Visit Showcases East Belfast’s Regeneration Success
20 March, 2026Last updated1 April, 2026The PEACEPLUS Community Empowerment Programme (CEP) held its first Best Practice Visit on 12 March, bringing participants from across Belfast to The Connswater Community Greenway at CS Lewis Square. The visit explored the impact of the Greenway and how it has helped transform East Belfast socially, environmentally and economically.
Main Conference Room
This room has free wireless internet access, two large plasma screens with audio built in. See our optional extra bookable items for your event here pricing for more information. Stage equipment is also available on request for this room (see Main Conference Room with Stage).
Conference Room A
The larger of the two conference areas, this room has all the functionality mentioned under 'Main Conference Room' (with the exception that there is only one projector screen), and can seat 30 people boardroom style, 70 people theatre style, 40 people cabaret style and 36 people classroom style.
Meeting Room 3
This meeting space, located within the main conference area opposite Conference Room B, benefits from natural light. It can seat up to 12 people boardroom style and up to 20 theatre style.
Conference Room B
This room benefits from natural light, and has all the functionality mentioned under 'Main Conference Room' (with the exception that there is only one plasma screen).
Main Conference Room with Stage
This room has wireless internet access, two large plasma screens, sound equipment other our optional extras - see pricing for more information).
Meeting Room 4
This meeting space is located on the ground floor of NICVA, with easy access to toilet facilities and the main reception area.
Meeting Room 2
This meeting space, located within the main conference area opposite Conference Room A, benefits from natural light.
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