New ID verification requirements for company directors
10 October, 2025Last modified5 February, 2026The new legal requirement that all company directors must complete ID verification with Companies House will take effect from 18 November 2025. This includes directors of charitable companies.
NI Community sector escalates campaign as Ministers in Belfast and London urged to halt 64% funding cut
5 February, 2026Last updated5 February, 2026The campaign to reverse a planned 64% cut to funding for Northern Ireland economic inactivity support programmes entered a critical new phase today, as three strategic meetings got underway with senior political leaders in Belfast and London to highlight impacts of planned drastic funding cuts.
Governance for new, or nearly new, trustees
to£40 members, £55 non-membersGood governance is essential for an organisation to have direction, plan ahead, be effective and meet legal requirements. This online training will develop and improve your governance knowledge to ensure your organisation is governed and led effectively.
The Essentials of Project Management
to£55 members; £80 non membersA practical, hands-on 3-hour session to help you plan and run projects more effectively. You’ll work on real examples, have the chance to be creative, experiment with ideas and leave with effective tools to help you design and manage your projects.
Building your capacity with NICVA
8 December, 2025Last updated9 February, 2026We highlight how NICVA can support your digital capacity and capability and potential funding.
Digital Empowerment Programme (DfC bursary) Registration closed
to£100 (supported by DfC bursary)The Digital Empowerment Programme has been developed by CiviCode in partnership with NICVA. We are delighted that this course is supported by The Department for Communities, meaning we can offer it for the greatly reduced fee of £100. It has been developed to equip voluntary and community organisations with practical tools to thrive in the digital age.
Charity Commission guidance on registration and public benefit
26 March, 2013Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA and the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland came together on Monday 25 March to discuss the new charity registration and public benefit guidance with representatives from across the voluntary and community sector.Charity Commission has Legislative Powers to Begin Registration
28 June, 2013Last updated2 August, 2024The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has been given the necessary legislative powers to begin registration of all charities in Northern Ireland.Will to Give launch new service for Northern Ireland
9 November, 2012Last updated2 August, 2024Will to Give, the organisation that promotes legacy giving in Northern Ireland, has launched a will notification service at their conference in Belfast. The WillGiftsNI service will for the first time inform charities who have been named in wills proba