A Practical Guide to Collaborative Working
13 January, 2016Last modified23 July, 2025This practical guidance is designed to assist organisations involved in, or considering, collaboration by providing an overview of the key issues that can influence collaborative working. Links to NI case studies are included to illustrate best practice.
Due Diligence
28 July, 2014Last modified23 July, 2025When considering merger or joint working, due diligence is the process of investigation organisations undertake to obtain a better picture of the other organisation(s) involved, including their assets, liabilities and any potential risks.
The Department for Communities prepares regulations for charity registration threshold
9 July, 2025Last updated21 July, 2025The Department for Communities has published its response to the registration threshold consultation which closed for responses in August 2024.
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I'm involved in a political party - why should I sign up?
24 July, 2020Last updated11 December, 2024The TLP works best when we have participants from the political sector, local residents, people from the community and voluntary sector and public sector. Find out more about why the political sector should get involved here.
Supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector to Thrive: NICVA’s Impact Report 2024
11 December, 2024Last updated12 December, 2024NICVA’s 2024 Impact Report highlights how we have strengthened, supported, and championed the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland over the past year.
Supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector to Thrive: NICVA’s Impact Report 2024
10 December, 2024Last modified12 December, 2024NICVA is proud to be the backbone of Northern Ireland's voluntary and community sector, with 1,421 members making us the largest membership organisation.
Will the NI Executive Take Action on Poverty ? - Call from civil society Anti-Poverty Strategy Group
17 December, 2024Last updated18 December, 2024Civil society members of The Anti-Poverty Strategy Group are pressing the NI Executive for the inclusion of Eradicating Poverty as a priority within the new Programme for Government.
NJC Payscales for 2024 - 2025
12 November, 2024Last updated19 December, 2024The National Joint Council for Local Government Services pay agreement has been confirmed for 2024-2025. The pay offer was for an increase of £1,290 on all NJC pay points with effect from 1 April 2024.Gambling Code of Practice consultation - NICVA response
16 December, 2024Last updated20 December, 2024NICVA has submitted its response to the Department for Communities' consultation on a Gambling Code of Practice. This initial Code of Practice will affect anyone providing gambling facilities and includes voluntary-led organisations that run societies’ lotteries.