Shauna O'Neill
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| Charities - Get Fully Funded to Cyber Essentials Plus | Event | If you're a Northern Ireland charity and employ fewer than 50 employees, you could get fully funded to Cyber Essentials Plus! | Draft |
| Spring Budget 2024: Key announcements | Article | The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP delivered his Spring Budget on Wednesday, 6 March . It focused on the economy ‘turning a corner’ and delivering tax cuts for working people. | Published |
| NICVA hosts Conversation Zone at the Alliance Party Conference 2024 | Article | On Saturday 2 March, NICVA returned to the Alliance Party Conference at the Stormont Hotel in Belfast to host our Conversation Zone event, a chance for members to engage with elected representatives on the issues that matter to them. | Published |
| NICVA and sector leaders meet with new Communities Minister Gordon Lyons | Article | NICVA and representatives from the voluntary and community sector have met with the Department for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to discuss the ongoing issues facing the sector. | Published |
| Who are NI's new ministers? | Article | Two years to the day since the collapse of devolved government in Northern Ireland, the Executive has been restored and new Ministers announced. | Published |
| £5 million National Lottery cash to improve NI community buildings | Article | The National Lottery Community Fund has launched a £5 million programme to help community organisations across Northern Ireland make their buildings more energy efficient and save money on bills. | Draft |
| QUB Students available for internship | Article | Could your charity benefit from Summer student support for 4 or 8 weeks? QUB's Summer 2024 funded Student Internship Programme will give extra support to your organisation during the Summer of 2024. | Published |
| NICVA and Belfast City Council partner to explore inclusive employment | Article | Over 200 delegates gathered at Ulster University’s Belfast campus today (Monday, 22 January) to explore how Belfast can address economic inactivity and achieve a truly inclusive labour market. | Published |
| Building an inclusive labour market: opportunities, challenges, and solutions | Event | In partnership with Belfast City Council's we're holding this employability and skills conference focusing on fostering inclusive growth and addressing economic inactivity. | Draft |
| NICVA AGM 2023: Celebrating our impact and looking to the future | Article | We held our 85th AGM on Friday, 8 December with over 100 of our members, and sector colleagues in attendance to hear about our work over the year and our priorities for the year ahead. | Published |
| NICVA rounds off 2023 with a call for Stormont to get back up and running | Article | NICVA hosted their annual general meeting on Friday, 8 December 2023 with Shadow Secretary of State Hillary Benn MP in attendance, along with acclaimed international author and speaker Adam Luecking. | Published |
| Shaping the Future Relationship with Government | Article | An update from Denise Hayward, VCS Co-Chair of the Joint Forum on behalf of the Voluntary and Community Sector Panel, on proposals for a new Agreement between the Voluntary and Community Sector and Government | Published |
| Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Public Consultation launched | Article | The Department for Communities is currently undertaking a review of its arrangements for supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector. | Published |
| Charitable Organisations | Get Fully Funded to Cyber Essentials Plus! | Event | If you're a Northern Ireland charity and employ fewer than 50 employees, you could get fully funded to Cyber Essentials Plus! | Draft |
| Budget cuts and inequality in Northern Ireland | Article | Joint press release by the Equality Commission and NICVA. | Published |
| Voluntary and community groups and businesses come together to make powerful connections | Article | More than 100 business and charity representatives came together at Allstate NI on 25 October for the Community Connections Conference organised by NICVA and Business in the Community. | Published |
| Good Relations Awards 2024 – Now Open for Nominations | Article | The Good Relations Awards 2024 are now open for nominations. The Awards will spotlight the vital role that members of the community throughout Northern Ireland play in delivering peacebuilding and community cohesion. | Draft |
| An audience with 'Social Sector Hero', Adam Luecking - How to maximise your social impact | Event | Along with NICVA's Annual General Meeting (AGM), finishing with lunch and networking. | Draft |
| AbilityNet - Making the digital world accessible to all | Article | NICVA member AbilityNet exists to change the lives of older and disabled people by helping them to use digital technology. | Published |
| Strengthening Connections between the public sector and the Community/Voluntary Sector – Learning from the Welsh Model | Event | NICVA is delighted to join with the Chief Executives' Forum (CEF) to host this session examining how we can work better across our sectors. | Draft |
| Budget cuts and inequality? | Event | NICVA and the Equality Commission are hosting an event to discuss the potential impact of budget cuts on equality in Northern Ireland. | Draft |
| Making the difficult decisions - Leadership networking event | Event | This joint event between The Wheel and iCommunity is designed as an opportunity to hear from leaders in the sector, connect with other people in the sector, and to give you some space, time and hopefully inspiration to consider what's next for you on your leadership journey. | Draft |
| NICVA looks ahead with Future Thinking Series | Article | Much of this year has been about looking back. Looking back and rightly recognising the impact and contribution of our sector to The Good Friday Agreement and the lasting peace which has followed. | Draft |
| Introduction to Digital - What the sector needs and how NICVA can help (registrations closed) | Event | Digital is a term used a lot in our sector but what does it really mean? We’re bringing together leading practitioners from Northern Ireland and across the UK to talk about what the sector needs and what help and support is out there to help you on the journey. | Draft |
| The cost of living crisis and the impact on NI charities | Resource | With more and more people struggling through the Cost of Living Crisis, and a NI voluntary and community sector still under severe pressure due to Covid, charities themselves are struggling to survive. | Published |
| Small charities making a big impact | Article | Small Charity Week is here, and it’s time to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital work of the small charity sector, who make an invaluable contribution to the lives of individuals, communities and causes every day. | Published |
| NI Budget 2023: Government departments consult on funding proposals | Article | The opening budget for 2023-24 has now been set by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with allocations falling significantly short, local Government Departments will be forced to demonstrate savings. | Published |
| New report shows many of Northern Ireland’s authorities and private companies fail when it comes to digital accessibility | Article | Even organisations including councils bound by law to meet digital accessibility standards have failed tests reveals a new report by charity ForSight NI. | Published |
| NICVA Executive Committee Vacancy | Article | NICVA's Executive Committee are seeking the expertise of an accountant to join the board. | Draft |
| What is next for NICVA following meeting with NI Secretary of State | Article | NICVA, and representatives of the Northern Ireland Voluntary and Community Sector, welcomed Northern Ireland Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris MP to their headquarters recently, following the recent publication of the 2023/24 budget. | Published |
| NICVA and voluntary and community sector representatives meet with Northern Ireland Secretary of State | Article | NICVA, and representatives of the Northern Ireland Voluntary and Community Sector, welcomed Northern Ireland Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris MP to their headquarters today, following last week’s publication of the 2023/24 budget. | Published |
| NICVA take on the marathon in aid of Sunshine Foundation Romania | Article | This Sunday, staff and former staff from NICVA will be pounding the streets of Belfast in an effort to raise funds for Sunshine Foundation Romania. | Draft |
| NICVA's latest survey reveals challenges and priorities for Northern Ireland's voluntary and community sector | Article | NICVA's latest survey sheds light on critical issues for the voluntary and community sector such as the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive, workforce challenges and digital capacity. | Published |
| First Northern Ireland community education census aims to support learning providers | Article | A major new research initiative aimed at transforming adult education in Northern Ireland has been launched by AONTAS in partnership with the Forum for Adult Learning in Northern Ireland (FALNI). | Draft |
| NICVA statement on attack on Det Ch Insp John Caldwell | Article | NICVA joins with the entire Voluntary & Community sector and wider community in condemning the senseless attack on Det Ch Insp John Caldwell. | Draft |
| NICVA say farewell to outgoing Chief Executive Seamus McAleavey | Article | NICVA hosted a reception for their outgoing Chief Executive Seamus McAleavey who is stepping down after 32 years with the organisation. | Published |
| Update on the Dormant Accounts Fund Northern Ireland | Article | From 5pm on 3 March 2023, The National Lottery Community Fund will not be accepting applications to Phase One of the Dormant Accounts Fund Northern Ireland from individual organisations. | Draft |
| Good Relations Awards 2023 Now Open for Nominations | Article | The Good Relations Awards 2023 are now open for nominations. | Draft |
| NICVA announce new CEO | Article | NICVA Executive Committee are delighted to announce the appointment of Celine McStravick as the organisation’s new Chief Executive. | Published |
| Cyber security month: time to raise awareness | Article | October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and an opportunity for individuals and organisations to improve their cyber security knowledge, understand the online threats they face and the steps that can be taken to reduce risks. | Draft |
| Charity Commission launches new stakeholder forum to connect with charities | Article | A new forum aimed at supporting and improving communications on issues around charity law, regulation and trends has been launched by Northern Ireland’s charity regulator. | Published |
| Infrastructure Minister launches £100,000 grants scheme for community led road safety initiatives | Article | Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has launched the 2021/22 Road Safety (Safe Travel) Grant Scheme. Individuals and community groups can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to develop and deliver local road safety initiatives. | Draft |
| The Department for Communities’ ‘Developing Women in the Community’ programme is now open | Article | This training and support programme aims to provide women with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to become influencers and take on roles such as leadership and decision making in their communities. | Draft |
| Free data scheme for registered charities | Article | Vodafone has launched charities.connected, an initiative giving UK charities the opportunity to apply for free data to help the communities they support. | Draft |
| Civic and business leaders call for politicians to resolve NI Protocol issues | Article | Leading civic and business figures are calling on EU and UK politicians to resolve the NI Protocol in ways that promote opportunities for Northern Ireland and upholds the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement. | Published |
| Updated guidance on travelling between the Common Travel Area | Article | The Home Office has updated their guidance for Irish citizens travelling to the UK from Ireland or the Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man). | Draft |
| ‘Big Jab Weekend’ will boost vaccination drive | Article | NICVA welcome the announcement of a “Big Jab Weekend” taking place this Saturday and Sunday, to give people even more opportunities to get vaccinated against COVID-19. | Draft |
| Have you registered to vote? | Article | From 1 July 2021, the electoral register in Northern Ireland will be renewed as part of the national canvass. If you want to vote in future elections, you must register to vote after 1 July, even if you’ve registered before. | Published |
| Discretionary Support Review | Article | The Minister for Communities, Deirdre Hargey MLA, has appointed an independent, expert panel to review the Discretionary Support scheme which provides financial support to individuals in crisis situations in Northern Ireland. | Draft |
| Opportunities in Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs) | Article | There are currently a number of opportunities for people who work or volunteer in a community or voluntary organisation to get involved with the work of Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs). | Draft |