Sandra Bailie
Head of Organisational Development
Organisational Development
Training and Skills Development
Sandra's Latest content
| Title | Type | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creating a community supporting wellbeing | Article | In this Mental Health Awareness Week we know the importance of focusing on wellbeing in NICVA and creating a community where we can support each other. | Published |
| TEDxStormont discount for NICVA members | Article | Bespoke Communications, one of NICVA's long-standing training partners, has taken over the license to TEDxStormont and have organised an inspirational event on 7 June. | Draft |
| Sustaining and Evolving Your Corporate Charity Partnerships (Derry) | Event | Following the Community Connections Conference and pre-conference workshops, we are delighted to announce our next workshop to support VSCE organisations and businesses to continue to develop their partnerships and to provide additional networking opportunities. | Draft |
| Sustaining and evolving your corporate charity partnerships (Belfast) | Event | Following the Community Connections Conference and pre-conference workshops, we are delighted to announce our next workshop in partnership with BITC to support VSCE organisations and businesses to continue to develop their partnerships and to provide additional networking opportunities. | Draft |
| Cost of Doing Business Research | Article | NICVA and business bodies attended a roundtable hosted by Minister John O’Dowd on 6 May on the wider budgetary context, the Department’s Strategic Review of Rates as well as the Cost of Doing Business research. | Published |
| Digital Empowerment Programme launches in partnership with Civicode | Article | The new Digital Empowerment Programme delivered in partnership with Civicode got off to a flying start on 16 April. This programme has been developed specifically to equip voluntary and community organisations with practical tools to thrive in the digital age. | Draft |
| Introduction to AI for the Voluntary and Community Sector | Event | This practical, beginner-friendly session is designed specifically for voluntary and community sector organisations. You don’t need any tech background - just curiosity and a willingness to explore how AI can support your work. | Draft |
| Making Cultural Connections at NICVA | Article | On Friday 11 April 2025 NICVA was awash with colour and culture as member organisations from all four corners of Belfast celebrated Cultural Connections as part of Belfast Learning Festival 2025. | Published |
| Information session on new Code of Fundraising Practice - Fundraising Regulator | Event | Online information session about the new Code of Fundraising Practice delivered by The Fundraising Regulator (FR). | Draft |
| Social Value Session with SIB | Event | NICVA is hosting an online information session with Strategic Investment Board’s (SIB) Social Value Unit on 10 September 2025 from 10am - 11.30am | Draft |
| NICVA's Annual Celebration of Learning 2025 | Article | On 21st March, NICVA hosted its annual Celebration of Learning, bringing together learners, leaders, and organisations from across the voluntary and community sector. This inspiring event recognised the achievements of individuals who completed accredited programmes with NICVA over the past year and provided a valuable space for shared learning and connection. | Published |
| Cultural Connections ~ part of Belfast Learning Festival 2025 | Event | Join us for Cultural Connections, an exciting event celebrating diversity as part of the Belfast Learning Festival 2025! This year’s festival theme, "Creating Connections," is all about cultivating new relationships, sharing ideas, and embracing different ways of learning. | Draft |
| ASCEND programme Information session | Event | We invite you to an online information session about the ASCEND programme for ethnically minoritised groups. | Draft |
| Guest Blog: Changes to the Fundraising Regulator’s board and useful resources for Northern Ireland charities | Article | Celia Currie, Stakeholder and Policy Manager for Fundraising Regulator(FR) in NI gives an update on changes to the FR board and shares some useful resources for charities in NI. | Published |
| ASCEND Programme for Ethnically Minoritised groups | Article | The NICVA ASCEND Programme aims to build connections with the groups that represent ethnically minoritised people, develop leadership and build capacity to help strengthen their organisations. | Published |
| Apprenticeships: A Smart Hiring Strategy for the Community and Voluntary Sector | Article | Recruitment and retention are growing challenges for the community and voluntary sector. Rising costs, including increased National Insurance Contributions (NIC), are making it harder for organisations to invest in their workforce. However, apprenticeships offer a sustainable solution, one that can avoid employers National Insurance contributions while creating opportunities for skilled, committed employees. | Published |
| Finding out about apprenticeships | Article | Have you ever considered taking on an apprentice? Would you like to find out more about it and how it could benefit your organisation | Published |
| Innovation Meets Community Leadership: An Unmissable Conversation | Event | What could your organisation achieve with fresh approaches to today's challenges? How might connecting with fellow community leaders spark your next breakthrough?We invite you to join us for our annual Celebration of Learning - a genuine gathering of people making a difference across Northern Ireland's voluntary and community sector. | Draft |
| New Digital Empowerment programme information session | Event | NICVA, in partnership with CiviCode, has developed a tailored course to equip voluntary and community organisations with practical tools to thrive in the digital age. | Draft |
| New Digital Empowerment programme | Event | NICVA, in partnership with CiviCode, has developed a tailored course to equip voluntary and community organisations with practical tools to thrive in the digital age. | Draft |
| NICVA and CO3 Launch their Access to Resilience Programmes to Ethnically Minoritised Communities | Article | NICVA and CO3 are delighted to announce the launch of our programmes designed to support organisations representing ethnically minoritised people across Northern Ireland. | Published |
| Cyber Essentials Workshop with IASME | Event | This 1.5 hour workshop in partnership with NICVA and IASME is part of CyberNI Week. | Draft |
| Building Solidarity Conference | Event | Two-day conference on understanding the political and societal context of racist violence in NI. | Draft |
| Research into impact measurement of adult education | Article | The Department of Economy has commissioned the Alliance for Lifelong Learning to carry out a short piece of research into Impact Measurement of Adult Education. | Draft |
| Charity Banking Challenges Report 2024 launched | Article | The Civil Society Group on charity banking issues has launched a joint report on the banking challenges that charities and other not for profit organisations have been experiencing. | Published |
| Annual Trustees' Conference focuses on charity finances | Article | On 21 November, NICVA held its annual Trustees Conference on the theme of finance. | Published |
| Charity Fraud Awareness Week | Article | 23-28 November is Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Now in its ninth year, its aim is to share best practices and protect charities from fraud. Below are some links and resources to help. | Published |
| Social value session with SIB | Event | NICVA is hosting an online information session with Strategic Investment Board’s (SIB) Social Value Unit on 11 March 2025 from 10am - 11.30am | Draft |
| Can you help to stop the ripple? Data breaches can have a devastating impact - ICO blog | Article | The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has written a blog about the impact of data breaches and the role our sector can play. | Published |
| Community Leaders Gather for Final IFI Transforming Local Leadership Programme Networking Event | Article | Twenty community leaders convened at the Galbally Community Centre for the final networking event of the IFI Transforming Local Leadership (TLL) Programme on 10 October. | Published |
| Introduction to Corporate Community Partnerships | Event | This is the first workshop as part of our Community Connections project in partnership with Business in the Community and funded by The Halifax Foundation. | Draft |
| Critical Thinking with FactCheck NI - online | Event | This 1.5 hour online session delivered by Orna Young, Managing Director of FactCheckNI will support you as you deal with information on a daily basis and help you to think critically. | Draft |
| Do you need to pay the ICO data protection fee? | Article | The Information Commissioner’s Office have written a blog on the data protection fee, to help organisations understand whether they need to pay or are exempt. | Published |
| Cyber Awareness Month October 2024 | Article | October 2024 marks the 21st year of Cyber Security Awareness month, a reminder of the importance of managing our cyber security risks and doing all we can to protect our organisations against cyber threats. | Published |
| Department of Health Seek Sector feedback on future Core Grant Scheme | Article | Over recent months NICVA has been working with the Department of Health (DOH) to seek the voluntary and community sector’s views as to the design of a new grant funding scheme for 2025/26. | Published |
| Department of Health future core grants scheme workshop - in person | Event | Join us to have your say on how on how Department of Health Future Core Grant Scheme can be designed and delivered. | Draft |
| Department of Health future core grants scheme workshop - online | Event | Join us to have your say on how on how Department of Health Future Core Grant Scheme can be designed and delivered. | Draft |
| HR for Trustees - online | Event | This two-hour online session is for Trustees with responsibility for staff. It is delivered by NICVA's HR manager, Lorraine McCullough as part of our Trustees' Month at NICVA. | Draft |
| Learning that makes a difference to Leadership | Article | Over the last four years 171 people have participated in our ILM level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and the learning has made a real difference to their leadership practice. | Published |
| IFI TLL Third Networking event | Event | This one-day in-person networking event is exclusively for organisations that are part of the IFI Transforming Local Leadership programme | Draft |
| Code of Fundraising Practice session with The Fundraising Regulator | Event | The one-hour online session with The Fundraising Regulator will provide an opportunity to discuss the draft Code of Fundraising Practice. | Draft |
| NICVA Condemns Racist Violence in Belfast and Stands in Solidarity with Ethnic Minority Communities | Article | The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) strongly condemns the mindless and appalling racist violence that occurred over the weekend. | Published |
| NI Budget 2024: Government departments consult on funding proposals | Article | With 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. | Published |
| IFI TLL ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management | Event | This course is exclusively for participants in IFI Transforming Local Leadership (TLL) programme. The qualification is ideal if you are a new, or aspiring leader without formal training or have management/leadership responsibilities but no qualifications that reflect your experience. If you are interested in developing your leadership skills and confidence, this is the course for you. | Draft |
| IFI TLL Succession Planning session | Event | This is a one and a half hour online session for all organisations part of the IFI Transforming Local Leadership Programme. | Draft |
| Collaborate to elevate -effective collaboration for voluntary and community sector | Event | This session will enhance your ability to work effectively in collaboration with others. | Draft |
| Preparing for Collaboration- How to join forces and make the magic happen | Event | Join us to master the art of effective preparation for collaboration and learn the skills to work harmoniously with others. | Draft |
| Member Spotlight: Belvoir Community Hub | Article | Belvoir Community Hub, a NICVA member, has launched its new Strategic plan 2024-2027. | Published |
| ILM Level 3 Management of Volunteers | Event | This course over 4 sessions is for people who manage volunteers and would like to improve their skills and knowledge in writing volunteer policy and involving and supporting volunteers. | Draft |
| Making Gift Aid count | Article | Every year charities in the UK lose out on £564 million as in Gift Aid goes unclaimed. | Published |