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Defensive Planning - how the military shaped Belfast
5 January, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024Exclusive: Scope has unearthed new evidence about secret security force oversight over planning decisions during the Troubles and the lasting division this has caused.NICVA Response to NI Executive Draft Budget 2015-16
24 December, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024This paper contains NICVA’s reflections on public finances in general, our learning from our participation in this particular consultation process, and comments on each departmental spending plan.eNews Submissions Guidelines
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Why we should train politicians
16 January, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024Is it a scandal that Atlantic Philanthropies are paying for the training of our MLAs? Scope examines the issue.The scandal of sending fine defaulters to jail
19 January, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024At a time when public services are on their knees and when mass redundancies are planned for public sector workers, how can the Department of Justice justify spending around £24 million a year jailing people for failing to pay fines?The Financial Benefits of the Supporting People Programme in Northern Ireland
21 January, 2015Last modified10 December, 2024This report estimates the costs that would be incurred if the Supporting People programme were to cease.Off The Record - should minor youth offences be a life sentence?
21 January, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024NIACRO is campaigning for a change in law to allow minor offences committed as a youth to be removed from people's records in order to help them find work. Scope examines the proposal.Charity registration – not everyone has got the message
21 January, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024The Charity Commission issued a December deadline for all charitable organisations to make themselves known to the Commission however there are still organisations which have not already done so.Ivan Lewis on the Stormont House Agreement
22 January, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024Is the Stormont House Agreement a Tory austerity project or a breakthrough for Northern Ireland? Scope asks Shadow Secretary of State Ivan Lewis.Tax Credits Crunch - unpicking the July budget's effect on NI
1 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024The importance of Welfare Reform in Northern Ireland has shrunk, grown or both - depending on your views - thanks to the Chancellor's July budget. Over 100,000 homes have projected income reductions of over £1,600. Scope takes a look.Public perceptions of charities, using open data
1 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024One of the many benefits of Open Data is that users are free to combine and explore similarities between overlapping datasets.The sticking plaster Bill that discriminates against young people
1 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024The Mental Capacity Bill discriminates against children and represents a missed opportunity to protect the most vulnerable, argues Eamonn McNally from the Children’s Law CentreFourth Data Story: People seeking asylum in Northern Ireland
2 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024Almost 500 refugees, a record number, from countries across the world are currently seeking asylum in Northern Ireland.Beware culture eats strategy for breakfast
5 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024It takes a smart and heart approach to make collaboration workFree NICVA membership for small organisations
7 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024Did you know that you can join NICVA for free if you are voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation in Northern Ireland with an income of under £20,000 per year? We would love to welcome you aboard!Older people: "undervalued, unappreciated, patronised"
8 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024Claire Keatinge has plenty to say as she reflects on her four years in office as Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland.A consultation that you really should respond to
12 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA is urging all organisations to submit a response to DSD’s consultation on the charities accounts and reports regulations.Twitter workshop with Nick Pickles, Head of Policy at Twitter UK
13 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024A workshop in collaboration with the Centre for Democracy and Peace Building which covered campaigning best practices on the platform.Over 170 legal agreements later: we build robust partnerships
23 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024170 legal agreements later we look at how engaging in this process builds belief in the visions of the collaboration.Top 5 redundancy planning considerations
27 October, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024With funding uncertainty facing many organisations at present, this article outlines five key redundancy planning questions to consider along with signposting to useful resources to help organisations at this time.Building on the past: Is government doing enough to protect historic sites?
9 November, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024Almost 500 historic buildings across NI are deemed to be at risk, according to figures obtained by Detail DataOpen Data and the Impact on Grant Funding
11 November, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024Open Data is an increasingly large part of the funding landscape here in Northern Ireland. Building ChangesTrust's Robbie Best has been out and about to find out more...Planning for reduced funding/income in 2016? Sector Matters and NICVA HR on possible alternatives to redundancy
13 November, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024If you are planning for a potential reduction in funding/income, this article might assist you in considering the alternatives to redundancy which is an important stage of the planning and consultative process.Fundraising Alternatives Part 6: A Focus on EU Funding
16 November, 2015Last updated2 August, 2024The sixth in a series of articles looking at different ways to raise funds. This month Deirdre Murphy, Fundraising Advice Officer at NICVA takes a look at the potential of EU Funding.The Fiscal Implications of an Older Population in Northern Ireland
24 November, 2015Last modified10 December, 2024This research aims to identify the fiscal impact of the changing age profile of Northern Ireland.