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Thousands Set to Lose Vital Support in less than 48 Hours amid Political Standoff
30 March, 2026Last updated30 March, 2026Voluntary and community sector organisations across Northern Ireland are warning of an imminent crisis, as a 64% cut to vital community-based services under the new Local Growth Fund (LGF) is set to take effect within 48 hours.
Shortsighted Cuts Will Devastate People, Prosperity and Ambition
21 January, 2026Last updated6 March, 202664% funding slash threatens 400 jobs, vital services, and the future of thousands – Government must act now.
£1.8million Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2025/2026 opens for applications
12 September, 2025Last updated12 September, 2025DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has announced that a new £1.8million Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) will open for applications on Monday 15 September 2025.
Nearly 24,000 people face losing vital community services with funding on cliff edge
5 September, 2025Last updated5 September, 2025Charities and community organisations across Northern Ireland are warning that nearly 24,000 people could be left without vital support unless urgent action is taken on future funding from the UK Government.
Department of Health Core Grant Scheme Reveals Critical Gap in Voluntary Sector Support Despite Growing Health Needs
19 February, 2025Last updated20 February, 2025The unprecedented demand for the Department of Health's Core Grant funding scheme, with nearly 260 organisations applying and 25 successful grants, demonstrates the critical role and urgent needs of Northern Ireland's voluntary and community sector in health and social care delivery. The decision to maintain the 50% cut to this vital funding stream, reducing it from £3.6m to £1.8m, undermines the sector's ability to support the health system at a time of unprecedented pressure.
Health Minister opens 2025/26 Core Grant funding scheme
18 November, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched the Department of Health’s Core Grant funding scheme for 2025/2026.Crowdfunder UK launches Foundation to empower philanthropy
14 November, 2024Last updated6 January, 2025Crowdfunder UK have officially launched the Crowdfunder Foundation aimed at helping philanthropists, high-net worth individuals, trusts, and foundations maximise their charitable giving through crowdfunding.
New multi-million pound National Lottery programme targets communities in greatest need
2 October, 2024Last updated6 January, 2025The National Lottery Community Fund has today launched a major new funding programme, ‘Strengthening Communities,’ to support people in greatest need, investing £20 million each year across Northern Ireland.
Austerity is a choice, and it looks like a bad one
14 June, 2023Last updated2 August, 2024Northern Ireland – and the rest of the UK - could have a bigger budget. It’s a matter of choice. Public spending now that saves money later is a good investment.NICVA welcomes political parties to HQ for talks on Department of Health cuts
31 May, 2023Last updated10 December, 2024NICVA and CO3 welcomed representatives of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector and representatives from across the political spectrum to discuss the recent news that Department of Health Core funding will not continue past September.