Kathy Maguire
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| NICVA Response to the Programme for Government 2024 -27 Public Consultation | Article | NICVA submitted a response to the consultation on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’. | Published |
| Summary of Key Messages from across the Sector on the draft Programme for Government 2024-27 | Article | NICVA, RCN, Volunteer Now, CO3 and Development Trusts NI share key messaging from their recent engagement sessions on the draft PFG. | Published |
| NICVA Invites Nominations for 2024- 2027 Joint Forum Voluntary & Community Sector Panel - **Now Closed** | Article | NICVA is currently seeking nominations from across the voluntary and community sector to the Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Panel which represents the sector on the Joint Government Voluntary and Community Sector Forum (Joint Forum). | Published |
| VCSE Joint Engagement Session on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 | Event | Join us to share your views on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 | Draft |
| VCSE Joint Engagement Sessions on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 | Event | Join us to share your views on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 | Draft |
| VCSE Joint Engagement Sessions on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 | Event | Join us to share your views on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 | Draft |
| VCSE Joint Engagement Sessions on the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 | Article | The NI Executive has published the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 laying out in draft form the Executive's key commitments and priorities for the next 3 years of government in Northern Ireland. | Published |
| NICVA 'Good Jobs' Employment Rights Bill Consultation Event with the Minister for Economy | Event | NICVA is pleased to host an engagement event regarding the 'Good Jobs' Employment Rights Bill consultation currently underway by the Department for Economy in Northern Ireland. The Minister for Economy Conor Murphy will be in attendance at NICVA to share more details on the consultation and hear sector views regarding. | Draft |
| Date for Your Diary: All Party Group on the Voluntary & Community Sector Meeting September 2024 | Article | Arrangements for a September meeting of the All-Party Group on the Voluntary and Community Sector have now been confirmed. | Draft |
| UK General Election 2024 Announced | Article | On Wednesday 22nd May Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the General Election will be held on Thursday 4th July 2024. | Draft |
| Shaping the future relationship with Government - Update on Proposals for a new Partnership Agreement & Fair Funding Principles | Event | The Joint Forums Voluntary & Community Sector Panel invite VCS colleagues to an online briefing & discussion to update on proposals for a new Partnership Agreement between the Voluntary & Community Sector & Government including the agreement of a set of Fair Funding Principles. These proposals detail shared values & ways of working better together to meet the needs of communities and individuals across NI. | Draft |
| Shaping the future relationship with Government - Update on Proposals for a new Partnership Agreement & Fair Funding Principles | Event | The Joint Forums Voluntary & Community Sector Panel invite VCS colleagues to an update briefing & discussion on the proposals for a new Partnership Agreement between the Voluntary & Community Sector & Government including the agreement of a set of Fair Funding Principles. These proposals detail shared values & ways of working better together to meet the needs of communities and individuals across NI. | Draft |
| Closing the Gaps: Collaborating on voluntary and community sector research in Northern Ireland | Event | The Voluntary Sector Studies Network, ARK, Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University, supported by Volunteer Now and NICVA, are delighted to jointly host a symposium to explore pathways to collaborating on voluntary and community sector (VCS) research in Northern Ireland. | Draft |
| NICVA to host Conversation Zone at Alliance Party Conference Saturday 2nd March 2024 | Article | NICVA 's Conversation Zone is back! We’re delighted to announce that we will be hosting a Conversation Zone at the Alliance Party Conference on Saturday 2nd March 2024 at the Stormont Hotel, Belfast. | Draft |
| VCS Nominations to the local Area Integrated Partnership Boards (AIPBs) – NICVA Information Session 3 (Friday 23rd February) | Event | NICVA is hosting a number of online Information Sessions for VCS organisations to outline the nomination and appointment process for Voluntary and Community Sector representatives to each of the five Area Integrated Partnership Boards (AIPBs) which are being established to support the roll out of the Integrated Care System (ICS) across Northern Ireland. | Draft |
| ***CLOSED: Voluntary and Community Sector Nominations to the Shadow Area Integrated Partnership Boards (AIPBs) CLOSED*** | Article | On behalf of the Department of Health, NICVA is currently seeking nominations for VCS Representatives to the five Shadow Area Integrated Partnership Boards being established for the roll out of the Integrated Care System across NI. | Published |
| VCS Nominations to the local Area Integrated Partnership Boards (AIPB's ) – NICVA Information Session 2 ( Monday 12th February) | Event | NICVA is hosting a number of online Information Sessions for VCS organisations to outline the nomination and appointment process for Voluntary and Community Sector representatives to each of the five Area Integrated Partnership Boards (AIPBs) which are being established to support the roll out of the Integrated Care System (ICS) across Northern Ireland. | Draft |
| Voluntary and Community Sector Nominations to the Area Integrated Partnership Boards (AIPB's) – NICVA Information Session 1 (Friday 9th February) | Event | NICVA is hosting a number of online Information Sessions for VCS organisations to outline the nomination and appointment process for Voluntary and Community Sector representatives to each of the five local Area Integrated Partnership Boards (AIPBs) which are being established to support the roll out of the Integrated Care System (ICS) across Northern Ireland. | Draft |
| Shaping the Future Relationship with Government - JF VCS Panel Engagement Session (L/Derry) | Event | The Joint Forum VCS Panel, supported by NICVA, is hosting a number of engagement sessions regionally to explore proposals for a renewal of the strategic agreement or “Concordat” between Government and the Voluntary and Community sector in Northern Ireland and hear views as to next steps in their development. | Draft |
| Shaping the Future Relationship with Government - JF VCS Panel Engagement Session (Belfast) | Event | The Joint Forum VCS Panel, supported by NICVA, is hosting a number of engagement sessions regionally to explore proposals for a renewal of the strategic agreement or “Concordat” between Government and the Voluntary and Community sector in Northern Ireland and hear views as to next steps in their development. | Draft |
| Shaping the Future Relationship with Government - JF VCS Panel Seeks the Sectors Views | Article | The Joint Forum VCS Panel, supported by NICVA, is hosting engagement sessions regionally to explore proposals for a renewal of the strategic agreement or “Concordat” between Government and the Voluntary and Community sector in Northern Ireland. | Published |
| VCS Representation on the Children’s Social Care Services Strategic Reform Programme –***Nominations Now Closed*** | Article | On behalf of the Department of Health, NICVA is currently seeking nominations for Voluntary Community Sector positions across the Children’s Social Care Services Strategic Reform Programme. | Published |
| Invitation to Join NICVA Focus Groups on Workforce Issues (L/Derry) | Event | NICVA wants to hear about the issues sector organisations are currently facing in relation to staffing and workforce. | Draft |
| Invitation to Join NICVA Focus Groups on Workforce Issues (Newry) | Event | NICVA wants to hear about the issues sector organisations are currently facing in relation to staffing and workforce. | Draft |
| Invitation to Join NICVA Focus Groups on Workforce Issues (Belfast) - Registration Closed | Event | NICVA wants to hear about the issues sector organisations are currently facing in relation to staffing and workforce. | Draft |
| Invitation to Join NICVA Focus Groups on VCS Workforce Issues | Article | NICVA wants to hear about the issues sector organisations are currently facing in relation to staffing and workforce. | Draft |
| Shaping the future relationship with Government - Proposals for a new Agreement between the Sectors | Event | The Joint Forums Voluntary and Community Sector Panel invite VCS colleagues to an online briefing and discussion on proposals for a new Agreement between the Voluntary and Community Sector and Government which shall detail shared values and agree commitments to working better together to meet the needs of communities and individuals across NI. | Draft |
| Joint Forum Communique - June 2023 | Article | Catch up on the most recent news and activity happening via the Government and Voluntary & Community Sector Joint Forum. | Published |
| Local Elections: VCSE Sector Manifestos | Article | On the 18 May 2023, local elections will be held across Northern Ireland to elect 462 councillors across 11 local councils. | Published |
| Policy and Public Affairs Team Quarterly Update (January – March 2023) | Article | Catch up on some highlights of what NICVA's Policy and Public Affairs Team have been up to in the last quarter to support the work and key interests of the sector: | Published |
| NICVA hosts NIO briefing for sector on the new Windsor Framework | Article | NICVA recently hosted a special briefing and Q&A session for voluntary and community sector representatives with the Northern Ireland Office on the new Windsor Framework designed to replace previous arrangements under the NI Protocol. | Published |
| Members of the DfC Anti-Poverty Strategy Co-Design Group produce Key Recommendations Paper | Article | Members of the Department for Communities (DfC) Anti-Poverty Strategy Co Design Group have produced a position paper detailing their key recommendations for the development of a Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Strategy. | Published |
| Joint Forum Voluntary and Community Sector Representatives hold Panel meeting & agree Position Statement on the Cost-of-Living Crisis | Article | Earlier this month, the Joint Forums Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Panel held their most recent VCS Panel meeting and had a full agenda to consider, including agreement of a VCS Panel Position Statement on the current Cost of Living Crisis. | Published |
| NICVA seeks Voluntary and Community Sector nominations for the Government & Voluntary Sector Joint Forum | Article | NICVA is currently seeking nominations from the voluntary and community sector to represent the sector on the Joint Government Voluntary and Community Sector Forum (Joint Forum). | Draft |
| UK Government Levelling Up Fund Round 2 | Article | The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have published a recording of their recent Northern Ireland informational webinar on Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund. | Draft |
| UK Government Host Information Webinar for Northern Ireland Applicants to Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund | Article | The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities recently hosted an Northern Ireland informational webinar on Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund. | Draft |
| NI Assembly dissolved in advance of upcoming Assembly Elections 2022 | Article | The NI Assembly was today dissolved in advance of the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections due to take place on Thursday 5th May 2022. | Published |
| Policy and Public Affairs Quarterly Update (January – March 2022) | Article | Catch up on what NICVA's Policy and Public Affairs team have been up to in the last quarter to highlight and support the work and key interests of the sector: | Published |
| JOINT FORUM COMMUNIQUÉ MARCH 2022 | Article | Catch up on the most recent news & activity happening via the Government and Voluntary & Community Sector Joint Forum. | Published |
| ESF Users Group Briefing Highlights the Need for Urgent Action by both UK & NI Governments | Article | The ESF Users Group briefing sets out urgent recommendations to government for ensuring the replacement of vital EU funding helping 10,000 vulnerable people each year in NI overcome major obstacles to social inclusion & entering employment | Published |
| JOINT FORUM COMMUNIQUÉ OCTOBER 2021 | Article | Catch up on the most recent news and developments happening via the Government and Voluntary & Community Sector Joint Forum. | Published |
| NICVA’s Policy and Public Affairs Update September 2021 | Article | Catch up on what NICVA's Policy and Public Affairs team have been up to in the last quarter to highlight and support the work and key interests of the sector: | Published |
| Future Planning Model: DoH Consultation webinar | Article | The Department of Health is currently undertaking a consultation to gather views on the draft Framework which will underpin Integrated Systems model. The deadline for response to the consultation is 17 September 2021. | Published |
| Joint Forum between the Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector - Meeting 23rd June 2021 | Article | On 23rd June, the first full meeting of 2021, of the Government and Voluntary & Community Sector Joint Forum (JF) was held online. | Published |
| Advance Care Planning Policy - PHASE II Stakeholder Engagement Invitation 24th June 2021 | Article | On the 24th June the Department for Health, in partnership with NICVA will host an engagement event for stakeholders across the community and voluntary sector on the development of an Advance Care Planning Policy for Adults in NI. | Published |
| Invisible and Unsupported - A Statement by the Coalition of Carers Organisations NI for Carers Week 2021 | Article | To mark Carers Week 2021 the Coalition of Carers Organisations have released this statement calling for urgent support for carers across NI many of whom are at breaking point due to a lack of essential services and supports. | Published |
| Carers Week (07th -13th June): Make Caring Visible and Valued | Article | New research released for #Carers Week 2021 (7th – 13th June 2021) has found that carers lost, on average, 25 hours of support a month they previously had from services or family and friends before the pandemic. | Draft |
| NICVA Hosts Information Session on Delivery of the UK Community Renewal Fund in NI | Article | On the 17th May NICVA hosted an information session for voluntary and community sector organisations on the recently launched UK Community Renewal Fund and how delivery of the fund shall operate in Northern Ireland. | Published |
| NICVA Hosts Information Event on DoH Duty of Candour Consultation | Article | NICVA's recently hosted an engagement event with the Department of Health in relation to the departments current public consultation on policy proposals to implement a Duty of Candour for Health and Social Care (HSC). | Published |
| SEUPB Launch Public Consultation on the PEACE PLUS Programme for 2021-2027 | Article | SEUPB are seeking views on the draft content of the European Union funded PEACE PLUS Programme (2021-2027), which shall be worth approximately €1bn. | Published |