We provide information and insights on the Northern Ireland Executive’s budget, including the in-year process, departmental spending plans and public consultation matters. For more information on the 2015-2016 Budget visit our dedicated Budget Hub.
NICVA Consultation Response to the Department of Finance Draft Budget 2026–29/30
5 March, 2026Last updated5 March, 2026NICVA has submitted its response to the Department of Finance consultation on the Draft Budget 2026–2029/30, which closed on 3 March 2026.
Impact of Employer National Insurance Contributions Increase on the Voluntary and Community Sector
14 November, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Autumn Statement on 30 October 2024 that Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will increase, affecting costs for organisations in the Voluntary and Community Sector.NICVA, SCVO, NCVO, and WcVA letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions
28 October, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024A joint letter from NICVA, SCVO, NCVO and WCVA to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer about the potential impact an increase to employer National Insurance contributions could have on the voluntary and community sector.NI Budget 2024: Government departments consult on funding proposals
5 July, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024With the 2024-25 Budget announced by the Finance Minister on the 25th April 2024, Government Departments are consulting on the potential equality impacts of their proposed Budget allocations.
Spring Budget 2024: Key announcements
7 March, 2024Last updated29 August, 2024The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP delivered his Spring Budget on Wednesday, 6 March . It focused on the economy ‘turning a corner’ and delivering tax cuts for working people.Will we fail once more on mental health?
24 May, 2023Last updated2 August, 2024A new report from the Audit Office says Northern Ireland’s ten-year mental health strategy risks failure due to a lack of financial support.Is a public services meltdown on the cards?
27 April, 2023Last updated2 August, 2024The Secretary of State’s budget is here. A bonfire of services seems likely. With a focus on education, Scope looks at cuts that are already in motion – and outlines the consequences.Budget 2022-2025: Update from the Finance Minister
23 February, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024Following the recent collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy joined NICVA members to provide an update on the future of the draft Budget 2022-2025 and possible funding implications.Budget 2022-2025: Update from the Finance Minister
4 November, 2021Last updated2 August, 2024Following on from the Spending Review Announcement on Wednesday 27th October, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy joined NICVA members to provide an update on what the outcome of the Spending Review means for public finances here.The 2021-22 Budget - Less for the Same or More for What Works?
24 February, 2021Last updated2 August, 2024The draft NI Public Budget for 2021-22 and a number of departmental budget proposals are out for consultation. Will this result in less money for the same things or more for what is needed and what works?