Boardroom
The boardroom is located on the first floor, with stair and lift access.
Charities (Amendment) Bill consultation
2 April, 2026Last updated3 April, 2026The Department for Communities has opened a public consultation on a draft Bill to amend certain sections of the 2008 Charities Act. Consultation period 27 March to 24 April 2026
Training Room
This meeting space is located on the first floor of NICVA with easy access via stairs and a lift and is adjacent to toilet facilities on this floor.
Future Foundations in the Voluntary Youth Work Sector: Belfast
toFreeConversations on Future Structures, Relationships & the Voice of Young People
This event is part of a sector‑led process that began in 2024, when voluntary youth organisations came together to explore what the sector needs to thrive, led by the Voluntary Youth Work Co-ordinating Committee. Over 150 people contributed to that first phase, informing the report - The Future of Voluntary Youth Work in Northern Ireland
In 2025, the collaboration continued with further engagement and Dr Elizabeth McArdle’s research, How to grow the voluntary youth work sector in Northern Ireland
From this work, the message was clear:
- the sector needs stronger infrastructure,
- deeper trust and relationships, and
- a more confident collective voice.
We are now entering a crucial next phase, and your insight is needed.
Charity Banking Survey 2026
16 February, 2026Last updated15 April, 2026NICVA is asking all charities and other voluntary led organisations in N.Ireland to take part in the latest UK-wide Banking Survey which is designed to hear about organisations' experiences with their bank accounts.
Legal Structures for Voluntary and Community Groups
1 July, 2013Last modified5 March, 2026This guidance identifies the different kinds of legal structures that exist and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Lotteries
1 July, 2013Last modified5 March, 2026This advice will help your committee/board when they are thinking about running a lottery, and will help it adhere to Principle 3 of the Code of Good Governance.
NICVA Consultation Response to the Department of Finance Draft Budget 2026–29/30
5 March, 2026Last updated5 March, 2026NICVA has submitted its response to the Department of Finance consultation on the Draft Budget 2026–2029/30, which closed on 3 March 2026.
Winding Up and Dissolving an Organisation
1 July, 2013Last modified5 March, 2026This article gives you advice on how to wind up or dissolve an organisation.
Charity Trustees’ Duties
1 July, 2014Last modified5 March, 2026This article outlines what a charity trustee is and what they are responsible for.
Setting up an Association
1 July, 2013Last modified5 March, 2026This article summarises how to set up an unincorporated association.
NICVA Tender Opportunities for Specialist Support to the Joint Forum - **Now Closed**
20 February, 2026Last updated6 March, 2026NICVA is currently inviting tenders for specialist support to the Government and Voluntary Sector Joint Forum, funded by the Department for Communities.
These tenders were previously advertised but have now been updated to reflect revised key deliverables and an extended timeline.
Interested service providers are invited to submit a proposal for one or both opportunities.
Conflicts of Interest
1 July, 2013Last modified5 March, 2026This guide will help organisations identify how to avoid conflicts of interest and how to act appropriately if one does develop. It sets out the legal background and has a sample conflict of interest policy and a sample declaration of interest form.
Inclusive Community Development in action
3 March, 2026Last updated5 March, 2026On Wednesday 18 February 2026 over 75 community leaders came together as part of the PEACEPLUS Community Empowerment Programme (CEP) Inclusive Community Development event in Blackmountain Shared Space.
Sub-Committees
1 November, 2009Last modified5 March, 2026Voluntary and community groups may want or need to establish sub-committees to tackle specific projects or investigate new areas of work. Using sub-committees allows more time to focus on specific issues and involve expertise from outside the committee.
Risk Assessment
1 February, 2010Last modified5 March, 2026This article provides clear, concise information and a straightforward guide to risk assessment. It will help your committee/board to adhere to Principle 4 of the Code of Good Governance: Exercising appropriate control.
Shortsighted Cuts Will Devastate People, Prosperity and Ambition
21 January, 2026Last updated6 March, 202664% funding slash threatens 400 jobs, vital services, and the future of thousands – Government must act now.
ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
to£948 members; £1350 non-membersThis qualification is designed to help you manage yourself and develop personal skills including assessing your own leadership performance. You will also learn how to develop skills in leading others and finding ways to motivating others. You will also develop skills in problem solving and decision making and managing conflict.
ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
to£1148 members; £1640 non membersThis popular course will give you practical tools and techniques to develop and further improve your knowledge, understanding and practice in management. This course is for middle managers, team leaders and those aspiring to be senior managers who work or volunteer in the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. You do not have to have any previous management qualifications.
"It (the training) has been extremely beneficial - I have enjoyed the reflective aspect of this course and there were lots of scenarios that I feel I have the tools and skills to manage more effectively in the future. It has also given me confidence to move forward. (Relate NI, June 25)
A Full Circle Moment, As Disability Action NI marks 40 Years of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
9 March, 2026Last updated9 March, 2026Our Guest Blogger, Andrea Brown, Chief Executive, Disability Action NI is a valued member of NICVA's new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Stakeholder Group. Here, Andrea explains why being part of NICVA's EDI Steering Group is a full circle moment.
Andrea pictured accepting membership of the Belfast Business Promise, an accreditation scheme for employers committed to responsible, inclusive, and sustainable business practices in Belfast.
CEP Networking Event 1: Peace Building Transforms Communities
to£0This is the first in a series of Networking Events that are developed as part of the Community Empowerment Programme
Over the next three years this comprehensive initiative is designed to build community capacity across Belfast city, impacting 1,000 individuals and community organisations who live and operate across the Belfast City Council area.
Be part of this transformative journey and help shape a stronger, more connected Belfast.
All Party Group on the Voluntary and Community Sector
toFREEVoluntary and community sector representatives are invited to register for the next meeting of the All-Party Group (APG) on the Voluntary and Community Sector.
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