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NICVA’s State of the Sector Profiles the VCSE Sector
22 August, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA’s latest State of the Sector research sheds light on the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland in a brand new online format. This article focuses on the Profile section of the research.NICVA’s State of the Sector examines the Income and Expenditure of the VCSE sector
23 August, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA’s latest State of the Sector research sheds light on funding to the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland through grants, contracts and public donations.NICVA achieves membership of Employers for Disability NI
23 August, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024Gabrielle Fitzpatrick, Training and Advice Director at Employers for Disability NI, presents EFDNI membership certificate to NICVA.NICVA Launch NI Faith Map Project
1 September, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA is sending out a call to all faith-based organisations to sign up to their exciting new 'NI Faith Map' project.State of the Sector Explores Organisations' Outlook for the Year Ahead
5 September, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024The latest State of the Sector research sheds light on the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland in a brand new online format. This article focuses on the Future Issues section of the research.Automatic re-enrolment – Update
19 September, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024Since 2012 employers have been trying to get to grips with auto enrolment and now, just when many larger employers who first auto enrolled might feel they’re comfortable with the process, along comes automatic re-enrolment.State of the Sector Explores Volunteering in the VCSE Sector
23 September, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA’s latest State of the Sector research sheds light on the size, scope and finances of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector in a brand new online format. This article focuses on the Volunteering section of the research.Cyber Essentials Guidance
29 September, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA successfully achieved Cyber Essentials certification earlier this year and now more than ever we need to stress the importance of implementing a good Cyber Security policy in your organisation.State of the Sector Profiles the VCSE Workforce
30 September, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA’s latest State of the Sector research sheds light on the size, scope and finances of the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland in a brand new online format. This article focuses on the Workforce section of the research.Major overhaul of family courts could achieve better outcomes for children
5 October, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024COURTS should become the last resort for separated families, according to reforms proposed in the biggest shake-up of the family justice system in almost 20 years.How could the rates review affect your organisation?
9 December, 2015Last modified10 December, 2024The review of the non-domestic rating system makes some proposals around the current exemptions that charitable organisations receive on their properties. Voluntary and community organisations could be affected. Here we examine how.Consultation proposes that charities pay rates
10 December, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024The Department for Finance and Personnel have published a consultation paper on the future direction of non domestic rates in Northern Ireland. The consultation period will last for a period of twelve weeks closing on 25th January.Abortion exported: women travelling for terminations
10 December, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024Women from Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic had almost 25,000 abortions in England and Wales over the last five years – an average of close to 100 terminations every week.Getting your policies in manifestos, Part Two…
15 December, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024Halfway through our Manifesto Engagement Meetings we published a Top Five ways you can get your policies into manifestos.Launch of 2014 Workforce Survey Top Line Findings
16 December, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024The 2014 Workforce Survey is NICVA's fifth such study in the series. The study explores salaries, recruitment, pensions, benefits and retention in the voluntary and community sector workforce.Non-domestic rates review consultation
22 December, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024The Department for Finance and Personnel have published a consultation paper on the future direction of non-domestic rates in Northern Ireland. This article is a summary of the main points that will be contained within the NICVA response.Viewfinder 18 Results
18 March, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024Thanks to all of our members who completed the Viewfinder survey. We were delighted to have such a great response rate of 19.3% (it was sent to 6,241 staff in member organisations and 1,209 responded).Human Resources Training Series 2019
14 January, 2019Last updated2 August, 2024People are our greatest asset and so it's important ensure that they are developed, supported and managed well. NICVA and Sector Matters have developed this HR training series for all those who manage staff and volunteers.Inside Northern Ireland's family courts
12 April, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024OUTDATED government policy on family breakdown and child custody has resulted in Northern Ireland “sleepwalking into a culture of litigation” with courts being used to “perpetuate family conflict”, the head of a leading charity has warned.EU Referendum and the VCSE sector
18 April, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA held a conference on the EU Referendum to inform the VCSE sector on the primary arguments for and against leaving the EU.Developing a fundraising strategy
19 April, 2016Last modified10 December, 2024Successful fundraising starts with a fundraising strategy which should identify what resources will be required in order to reach a fundraising goal. A fundraising strategy isn't just about raising money, it helps you to meet your other charitable aims.NJC pay claim 2016/17
13 January, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024For those in the voluntary and community sector following NJC payscales, a cost of living increase for 2016/17 has not yet been agreed.NICVA responds to Consultation on Non-Domestic Rating Policy
22 January, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024Today NICVA submitted their response to the DFP Consultation Paper on Northern Ireland's Non-Domestic Rating Policy.CollaborationNI Top Marks For Providing Highly Effective Partnership Support
25 January, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024Building Change Trust has published the independent evaluation of CollaborationNI Phase 2, we are delighted to have received such a postive evaluation on the bespoke service we provide.The Charity Commission endorses the revised Code of Good Governance
29 January, 2016Last updated2 August, 2024The revised Code of Good Governance was launched today by the Developing Governance Group at a seminar hosted by NICVA.