Policy & Public Affairs
As well as providing information, skills, and opportunities to engage directly with policymakers and influence policy, the Policy and Public Affairs Team also directly represents the sector’s interests on a wide range of external forums and groups. In addition, our team includes NICVA’s research function, which undertakes ongoing research to increase understanding of the sector, its views, and its value to society. We also offer advice on undertaking research, and work with our universities and other research bodies to encourage research partnerships with our sector.
As part of our work we offer the opportunity to join meetings and events held by our Public Affairs Forum which provides regular opportunities for those working in policy and public affairs to come together and exchange knowledge with others in the sector, and a space to meet invited policymakers and influencers.
We regularly consult our members and the wider sector to gather your thoughts on what issues need to be lobbied on or brought to the attention of policy and decision makers. This consultation has enabled us to develop our Manifesto for Change and our ongoing consultations and seminars help ensure that your views, concerns and proposals on specific current issues are reflected and represented to policymakers.
Updates
The Spring Budget and what it means for our sector
This year's Budget will mean an additional £130m for public spending in Northern Ireland over the next two years.
Ofgem Announces Energy Price Cap Update to Start in April
Energy regulator, Ofgem, announced yesterday (27th February 2023) it’s energy price cap for the upcoming quarter.
Over 28,000 more NI households to benefit from £600 Energy Bill Support Scheme
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has released information on how domestic customers without a direct relationship with an energy supplier can receive support for Energy Bills.
Heating Oil User? Want to be amongst the first to receive the new Alternative Fuels Payment? Contact NICVA
Does your organisation use heating oil? Would you like to join a trial of the new UK Non-Domestic Alternative Fuel Payment (ND AFP) scheme and apply to receive your payment early? Read on.
NICVA draft response to Charity Commission's draft strategic plan consultation
The Charity Commission’s consultation on its draft strategic plan for 2023-2026 and its engagement strategy will close for responses on 6 March at 5.00 PM (extended from the 6 February).
£600 energy support for Northern Ireland households to start in January
The UK Government has confirmed how customers without direct debits will receive their £600 voucher to help with energy bills.
NICVA’s Policy and Public Affairs Quarterly Update Oct-Dec 2022
Below is a summary of the most recent activities of NICVA's Policy and Public Affairs team from October-December 2022.
All NI Households to Receive £600 Payment for Energy Bill Support
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy today released an update on Energy Bill Support Schemes in Northern Ireland for domestic customers.
Department plans for a de-minimis threshold for charity registration
NICVA warmly welcomes the Minister for Communities’s decision that a de-minimis threshold for charity registration should be introduced in Northern Ireland.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund NI Programme - OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
The Department for Levelling Up (DLUHC) has now opened the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Northern Ireland programme for applications under the programme's 'People and Skills' priority. Read how to apply here.
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