Groups need to diversify their fundraising and ensure they have durable and reliable sources of income to take them into the future. By developing a fundraising mix groups can be more sustainable and reduce the risk of having too much funding concentrated in one source. We provide resources, training and guidance on how to develop your fundraising techniques and sources. Find out more on our Fundraising Hub.
Member Spotlight Community Restorative Justice Ireland (CRJI) Newry/Armagh
2 October, 2025Last updated2 October, 2025For over 25 years Community Restorative Justice Ireland Newry/Armagh has built a track record in community-based interventions, drawing from real-life experiences of positive transformation. They recently launched their Breaking the Cycle: Restorative Pathways for Women which received backing from Community Foundation Northern Ireland through their Thriving Futures Fund, enabling the three-year programme to move forward.
Pictured: Mercedes Hunt, Project Coordinator for CRJI Newry/Armagh with Ewan Morgan, CRJI Newry/Armagh
NICVA briefing paper on The Lotteries for Communities Bill consultation
3 June, 2025Last updated3 September, 2025
Sian Mulholland MLA’s private member’s bill, The Lotteries for Communities Bill was launched for consultation on 9 May 2025 and will close on Friday, 5 September 2025.
NICVA on the run for Sunshine!
2 May, 2025Last updated2 May, 2025This Sunday, staff from NICVA along with old staff members will be pounding the streets of Belfast along with thousands of others in the City Marathon.
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.
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.
Funding News Roundup October 2024
24 October, 2024Last updated6 January, 2025Fundraising Advice Officer, Jocelyn Horton, rounds up some of the recent announcements in funding and fundraising.
Society lottery prize and ticket sale limits to change
1 August, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024The Department for Communities will be introducing proposals to increase the maximum prize limit for a society’s lottery as well as the limits on ticket sales.Guest Blog: The Chartered Institute of Fundraising in Northern Ireland
19 February, 2024Last updated27 March, 2026Claire Hogarth, Chair of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Northern Ireland gives an overview of the work they do and how you can get involved.
Fundraising Regulator consults on The Code of Fundraising Practice
18 September, 2023Last updated2 August, 2024On 14 September The Fundraising Regulator met with NICVA members to outline the support they provide and inform the sector about their current consultation of the Code of Fundraising Practice.Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers
23 May, 2023Last modified10 December, 2024Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising, facilitated the Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers training, as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities.