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How will Brexit impact the ethnic minority sector?
5 October, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024On Tuesday 2nd October, NICVA held our tenth roundtable in the Brexit series with the focus of this session on how Brexit will impact the ethnic minority sector in Northern Ireland.Our History
We were founded in 1938, and today represent the interests of over 1,100 members and the wider community and voluntary sector.
NICVA Viewfinder Reveals Sector's Brexit Concerns
10 November, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA recently disseminated a Viewfinder Survey to members which aimed to explore how Brexit might impact the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector. This article shares key findings from the survey.NICVA Launches NI Faith Survey
11 November, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA has launched a short online survey for all faith based organisations in Northern Ireland. If you are a faith based organisation we would love to hear from you.Waking up to Waste: How Northern Ireland's waste problem could leave a toxic legacy
7 November, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024Northern Ireland is producing more than two million tonnes of waste each year, with campaigners claiming that inadequate government policies could create a toxic legacy for future generations.Charity Trustee Conference on Understanding Charity Finance
10 November, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024Tuesday’s charity trustee conference on understanding charity finance attracted a good number of board members and employees from a wide range of charitable organisations, both large and small.Stormont threat to lifeline for rural communities
2 December, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024A SCHEME that has provided more than 216,000 journeys in the past year to help people living in isolated rural areas, including the elderly and those with disabilities, is under threat due to Stormont cuts and policy change.Independent examination - the alternative to an audit
12 December, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024Chris Smith, Trustee of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners (ACIE) and a practicing independent examiner explains what an independent examination is and when charities may avail of this option.Research Bank
13 December, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024A library of research publications and resources about the Voluntary and Community sector. This page will be updated with new research on a regular basis. Please contact Rachel Shannon if you would like a research publication added to the bank.First Brexit Roundtable with Secretary of State
16 December, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024On Wednesday 15th December NICVA hosted the first in a series of themed roundtable Brexit discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, James Brokenshire MP.Too small for legacy fundraising?
19 December, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024This article looks at how you could add legacy fundraising into your funding mixCyberfraudsters are targeting Northern Ireland charities
19 December, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024One of NICVA’s members was recently the victim of a highly sophisticated cyberfraud.Guest post: What’s next for fundraising regulation in Northern Ireland?
10 January, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024This is the second in a series of blogs as the Fundraising Regulator develops its work with charities and the public in Northern Ireland. In this one Gerald Oppenheim, Head of Policy and Communications gives us an update on what's next.NICVA responds to the NI Budgetary Outlook 2018-2020
26 January, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA's response to the NI Budgetary Outlook 2018-2020 was submitted to the Department of Finance today (26th January). The text of our response can be read below.Guest post: Tapping into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
29 January, 2018Last modified10 December, 2024Sam Evans has been involved in CSR for over 8 years, both as a CSR advisor for an International law firm and as a Corporate Fundraiser. As both a "poacher and gamekeeper", he shares his unique insights into Community Needs and Corporate Philanthropy.Fewer people giving to charity compared to one year ago
31 January, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024People in Northern Ireland are less likely to give money to charity and in smaller amounts compared to last year, according to NICVA research.Malicious hoax calls to NI Ambulance Service "putting lives at risk"
5 February, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024More than 9,300 potential hoax calls were made to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) over two years, with the cost of dispatching ambulances to deal with these incidents estimated at nearly £200,000.Third sector says UK must stay in single market and customs union
7 February, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024A joint statement issued by the national third sector bodies of devolved nations - Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales - details various measures they feel are essential to avoid or minimise the potential harmful impacts of Brexit.Update on the EU Withdrawal Bill
19 February, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024After a tumultuous passage through the House of Commons, the EU Withdrawal Bill arrived at House of Lords on 18 January 2018 for the First Reading.Cyber Security: Small Charity Guide
28 February, 2018Last modified10 December, 2024Protect your organisation from the most common threats by following the National Cyber Security Centre's guide for small charities.Anniversary of Article 50 #5BrexitQs
6 March, 2018Last updated2 August, 2024One year on, no clarity, no certainty and many questions... Will there be in a customs union? Where will the border be? Will the devolved governments lose powers? What will the impact on our health system be?Detail Data Conference: Open Data for Funding, Citizens and Services
18 January, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024Last week’s Detail Data conference on the use of open data for funding, citizens and services attracted over 60 people from the VCSE, public and private sectors.More People Giving to Charity Compared to One Year Ago
26 January, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024People in Northern Ireland are more likely to give money to charity compared to one year ago, according to NICVA's latest Individual Giving survey.A rates rethink
6 February, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024The Department of Finance are currently consulting on 'A Rates Rethink' that proposes that charity shops pay 10-20% rates. The consultation closes on 16th February.A Rates Rethink - The NICVA consultation response
20 February, 2017Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA responded to the Department of Finance's Rates Rethink consultation on Thursday 16th February. The consultation paper proposed introducing a rates liability of 10-20% for charity shops.