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Highlights from 2022 from Organisational Development Team
13 December, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024The Organisational Development Team has enjoyed serving our members and working with the wider sector in 2022. From the day to day information, advice, support and training to special initiatives we have adapted and developed to meet your needs.Supporting our sector through the cost-of-living crisis
24 October, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024In the midst of the cost-of-living crisis our communities need our sector more than ever before. However, voluntary and community organisations are facing unprecedented challenges. This article outlines the support that NICVA provides.Good governance and charity regulation update seminars
12 October, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024The Developing Governance Group in association with the Charity Commission would like to invite you to free seminars focusing on governance and an update on charity regulation.DIY committee guide, revamped and launched
21 September, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024The revamped DIY committee guide website was launched at a special seminar on 20 September by the Developing Governance Group.HMRC’s Trust Register
2 August, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024Some unincorporated not for profit organisations which have assets held in trust may be required to register their Trusts with HMRC's Trust Registration Service. The deadline is 1 September 2022.Governance Health Check launched
9 June, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024The revised Governance Health Check has been launched by the Developing Governance Group at a special online seminar. If you missed the seminar on 9 June, you can watch the recording below and download the Health Check attached.Responding to the crisis in Ukraine
7 March, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024We all have been horrified by what is happening in Ukraine and naturally want to help. Charities are active in Ukraine and surrounding countries supporting refugees and worldwide lobbying and raising funds.NICVA response on the draft gambling codes of practice
25 February, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA has submitted a response to the Department for Communities consultation on the draft code of practice for gambling operators which includes anyone conducting a society lottery.Basic finance tutorial videos launched
17 February, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA has developed a series of tutorial videos to help treasurers and trustees of small to medium sized voluntary led organisations understand the basics of financial record keeping and good financial governance.Code of Good Governance 3rd Edition
9 November, 2021Last modified10 December, 2024The 3rd Edition of the Code of Good Governance for voluntary and community organisations in Northern Ireland was launched in Trustees' Week by the Charity Commission on behalf of the Developing Governance Group.