NI Budget 2024: Government departments consult on funding proposals
5 July, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024With the 2024-25 Budget announced by the Finance Minister on the 25th April 2024, Government Departments are consulting on the potential equality impacts of their proposed Budget allocations.
General Election 2024: New Cabinet and NI's new MPs
8 July, 2024Last updated6 August, 2024A landslide victory for Labour, a new Prime Minister and some shock results in Northern Ireland. Here’s a recap of the Election results, and who NI’s new MPs are.
Core grant funding allocated
8 July, 2024Last updated6 August, 2024Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced that DoH core grant funding for voluntary and community sector organisations will be maintained at the same level as last year.
Job Start 50+ scheme – a guide for VCSE employers
8 July, 2024Last updated6 August, 2024A new scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities.
New government, new opportunities
10 July, 2024Last updated6 August, 2024The election results and a new government bring a sense of optimism. It provides an opportunity to reset our relationship with government and ensure the voluntary and community sector is understood and valued.
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Making Gift Aid count
28 May, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Every year charities in the UK lose out on £564 million as in Gift Aid goes unclaimed.
New All-Party Group launches to champion the interests of the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland
13 May, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Thursday 2 May 2024 marked the launch of a new All-Party Group (APG) on the Voluntary and Community Sector, established to highlight the value of the sector and to ensure the issues affecting organisations are recognised in the Assembly.
NICVA response to £20K charity registration threshold consultation
2 August, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024NICVA has submitted a response to the Department for Communities consultation on the introduction of a £20,000 charity registration threshold and would encourage others to submit a response before the 11 August deadline
NICVA Event with the Department for Economy: Shaping the Future of Employment in Northern Ireland
26 September, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Feedback from the our event held on 3rd Sept 24 with the Department of Economy as part of the Department's consultation on Good Jobs in Northern Ireland
Summary of Key Messages from across the Sector on the draft Programme for Government 2024-27
28 October, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024NICVA, RCN, Volunteer Now, CO3 and Development Trusts NI share key messaging from their recent engagement sessions on the draft PFG.Can you help to stop the ripple? Data breaches can have a devastating impact - ICO blog
30 October, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has written a blog about the impact of data breaches and the role our sector can play.NICVA, SCVO, NCVO, and WcVA letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions
28 October, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024A joint letter from NICVA, SCVO, NCVO and WCVA to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer about the potential impact an increase to employer National Insurance contributions could have on the voluntary and community sector.Impact of Employer National Insurance Contributions Increase on the Voluntary and Community Sector
14 November, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Autumn Statement on 30 October 2024 that Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will increase, affecting costs for organisations in the Voluntary and Community Sector.Health Minister opens 2025/26 Core Grant funding scheme
18 November, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched the Department of Health’s Core Grant funding scheme for 2025/2026.Relive NICVA's Future Thinking SUMMIT 2024
22 November, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024On 22 October 2024, NICVA brought together 370 representatives from Northern Ireland’s voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector for a day of inspiration, connection, and collaboration at the W5 Belfast.How social value can work for VCSE organisations
17 May, 2024Last modified10 December, 2024A guide for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations defining what social value is, how it can help organisations maximise their impact, and how to get started.Registration threshold for charities in NI consultation
20 May, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has launched a public consultation on the introduction of a £20,000 registration threshold below which charities would not be required to register with the Charity Commission.We need to rethink how we fund and deliver public services
28 May, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Politicians must draw on the experience and expertise of the voluntary and community sector if we are to make limited funds go further.Volunteers’ Week celebrates 40th anniversary this summer
29 May, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024This year marks the 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week – a UK-wide celebration that shines a light on the incredible impact that volunteers make in communities.Member Spotlight: Belvoir Community Hub
5 June, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Belvoir Community Hub, a NICVA member, has launched its new Strategic plan 2024-2027.Funding News Roundup
6 June, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Fundraising Advice Officer, Jocelyn Horton, rounds up some of the announcements made recently.Tackling Economic Inactivity: Voluntary and Community Sector Leading the Way
12 June, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024A conference held in Belfast today (Wednesday 12 June) has highlighted the key role of the voluntary and community sector in building an inclusive labour market, exploring the strategies needed to ensure continued support for vulnerable groups.
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