Shauna O'Neill

Communications Officer
Information Management
Communications

Shauna's Latest content

Title Type Summary
MediaConnect launches at BBC Northern Ireland Article Partnering with BBC NI, we officially launched our MediaConnect programme on 5 February in Broadcasting House, Belfast. Published
Northern Ireland civic society delegation visits Westminster with plea to avoid no-deal Brexit Article NICVA, along with representatives from Northern Ireland’s business, farming, trade union sectors travelled to Westminster on Monday to urge political party leaders to avoid a no-deal Brexit. Published
BT’s MyDonate fundraising platform to close Article After eight years of supporting charities, BT has announced that it will close its online fundraising platform, MyDonate, on 30 June 2019. Draft
Big Lottery Fund announce new NI Director Article The Big Lottery Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Beggs as the new Northern Ireland Director to lead on awarding National Lottery funding to support people and communities in Northern Ireland to thrive. Draft
Briefing on Winter Health and Social Care Challenges Article The following briefing has been collated by the Health and Social Care Board. Draft
HSC Transformation Programme Update - December 2018 Article The Department of Health has provided an update on progress in health transformation including updates on workforce planning, progress of the 18/19 Transformation Fund and HSC planning for Brexit.  Draft
Celebrating 80 Years of Voluntary Action Article NICVA marked 80 years on 7th December, with a conference to celebrate the vital role the voluntary and community sector has played and continues to play in our society. Published
Christmas Food Drive 2018 – Donations needed Article It’s the time of year again when NICVA will be participating in a food drive to support families living in North Belfast.  Draft
Featured member - Rosie’s Trust Article Rosie’s Trust’s mission is to maintain and support the special relationship and bond between owners and their companion pets. Draft
GDPR - 10 changes your charity needs to know about Article Paula McGahey from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlights the changes to data protection law that charities need to be aware of. Published
Cyber Security is a key issue for Charities: take action with the Charity Discount for Cyber Essentials Accreditation Programme Article During Cyber Resilience Week 2017 (11-15 September 2017) charities are being offered discounted certification to the Government’s Cyber Essentials certification scheme, which is proven to reduce the threat of data breeches by over 80%. Draft
Delivering Together and Health and Social Care Transformation Article Invitation to contribute to the development of a Strategic Framework for expanding community development approaches to reducing health inequalities. Draft
Summer savings - 50% discount on room hire! Article Our conference facilities, training and meeting rooms are filling up as organisations make the most of NICVA’s half price room hire this summer.  Draft
Preparing for GDPR Article With only one year to go until the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, we joined with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to hold a conference to help charities prepare for the changes ahead. Published
Fresh Start Initiative - A Programme for Women Involved in Community Transformation Article The Department for Communities (DfC) will be facilitating a series of stakeholder engagement events to seek views on the development of a programme providing support for women wishing to be involved in community transformation. Draft
Featured member - Caring Breaks Article Short Respite Breaks for Family Carers of Adults with a Learning Disability. Draft
Featured Member - RNIB Northern Ireland Article We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People in Northern Ireland (RNIB NI) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. Draft
Featured member - Specialisterne NI, an Autism at Work Consultancy Article Specialisterne NI is a not for private profit community interest company that opened in 2014 as the local expression of the Specialisterne Foundation.  Draft
Christmas Food Drive – Donations needed Article NICVA are participating as a collection point for the North Belfast food bank to help local people in food crisis.  Draft
Strategic support to the voluntary and community sector consultation events Article The Department for Communities recently launched a consultation on proposals for the provision of strategic support to the voluntary and community sector in NI. A series of consultation events have been arranged to gather views. Draft
Featured member : HURT Article Have Your Tomorrows (HURT) is a drop in centre supporting those affected by addiction and is recognised as the main community based addiction treatment centre in the North West. Draft
Do you have a Big Idea? Article NICVA's 'Big Ideas: Festival of Economics' will bring together key note speakers, panels, workshops and conversations to spark debate about the big ideas that could transform our economy. And we want you to be part of it. Published
Voluntary community and social enterprise sector funding model consultation Article Justice Minister Claire Sugden has published proposals to modernise the system used to award funding to third sector organisations delivering justice outcomes. Draft
Featured member: Will to Give Article Will to Give is a membership charity open to all charities operating in Northern Ireland. Their aim is to work together to promote gifts in Wills for the benefit of all charities in NI. Draft
Northern Ireland Business Groups, Trade Unions and Voluntary Sector unite to highlight benefits of remaining within the EU Article In an eve of poll joint message, organisations representing business owners, trade unions and the voluntary and community sectors across Northern Ireland have highlighted the economic evidence, which overwhelmingly favours remaining within the EU. Published
OpenDataNI Challenge Article ODI Belfast at NICVA are delighted to support the OpenDataNI Challenge - an Open Data competition aimed at supporting local schools. Published
£100,000 grants scheme for community led road safety initiatives launched Article Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has launched the 2016/17 Road Safety Grant Scheme which offers individuals and community groups an opportunity to apply for funding of up to £10,000 to develop and deliver local road safety initiatives. Draft
Volunteers' Week 2016 (1-12 June) Article Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make to our communities every day. Draft
NICVA get ready to relay! Article NICVA staff are getting ready to run the 2016 Belfast City Marathon relay race in an effort to raise funds for the Sunshine Foundation Romania. Draft
Featured Member - Friends of the Cancer Centre Article Friends of the Cancer Centre, based at the heart of the Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital, is Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity working to support patients and their families. Draft
Featured Member - Fermanagh Community Transport Article Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT) is a Charity formed as a result of a merger between Rural Lift for South West Fermanagh and FAST Rural transport, both of who had previously been delivering successful community transport since 2000. Draft
Justice in the Community Awards 2015/16 Article Justice Minister David Ford has launched the annual “Justice in the Community” Awards and invites nominations from across Northern Ireland. Draft
Christmas Food Drive – Donations needed Article NICVA are participating as a collection point for a North Belfast food bank to help local people in food crisis.  Draft
Trustees’ Week 2015 (2-8 November) Article Trustees' Week 2015 is the sixth annual celebration of trusteeship, a chance to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people to get involved and make a real difference. Draft
Featured Member - Colin Community Counselling Article Colin Community Counselling is based in the Colin Area.  Established in 2003, they are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service providing individual counselling to enable people to manage their emotional health and well being needs.  Draft
50% off Digital DNA event Article We are delighted to announce that NICVA will be partnering with Digital DNA to provide our members with inspirational and practical insight into the critical role of technology within organisations. Draft
Featured Member - Rural Community Network (NI) Article Rural Community Network is a membership based, voluntary organisation established in 1991 by community groups from rural areas to articulate the voice of rural communities on issues relating to poverty, disadvantage and community development. Draft
Featured Member - Start360 Article Start360 puts YOU - their clients and stakeholders - at the centre of everything they do. They are Northern Ireland’s leading provider of support services to young people, adult offenders and their families. Draft
Featured Member - Niamh Article Niamh, (the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health) is Northern Ireland’s leading and longest established mental health and learning disability charity.  Draft
Featured Member - Advice NI Article Advice NI champions the need for Advice Services, representing and giving voice to its members’ aspirations to deliver effective and holistic, community or issue-based advice. Draft
Featured Member - Rathcoole Churches Community Group (RCCG) Article Rathcoole Churches Community Group (RCCG) is a long established charity, working to develop and promote Rathcoole since 1983. Draft
Featured Member - Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) Article CDHN is a regional network of individuals and organisations which works to promote understanding of community development as an effective way to end health inequalities. They do this by building capacity and influencing policy. Draft
Featured Member - WOMEN'STEC Article WOMEN'STEC is the largest quality provider of training for women in non-traditional skills in Northern Ireland.  Draft
Featured Member - Centre for Independent Living NI (CILNI) Article The Centre for Independent Living NI (CILNI) is a regional organisation run by disabled people for disabled people, with offices in Omagh, Magherafelt, Armagh and Belfast. Draft
Featured Member - Pretty 'n' Pink Article Each year in Northern Ireland over 1200 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Pretty ‘n’ Pink is the breast cancer charity for Northern Ireland and has been providing practical help and support to these women and their families since 2006. Draft
Featured Member - Armagh Travellers Support Group (ATSG) Article Armagh Travellers Support Group (ATSG) aims to improve the quality of life for Travellers living in or visiting the Armagh area.  Draft
Featured Member - Carers NI Article Nearly 214,000 people in Northern Ireland are looking after a friend or family member who needs their support. Carers NI is there to make life better for carers. Draft
NICVA's Conference Facilities Half Price for Summer Article NICVA is offering a 50% discount on its conference room hire for bookings in July and August. Draft
Consumer Council and NICVA welcome provisional findings of the CMA payday lending market investigation Article The Consumer Council and NICVA have welcomed the release of the provisional findings of the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) payday lending market investigation. Draft
Featured Member - Volunteer Now Article Volunteer Now is the lead organisation for the promotion, development and support of volunteering across Northern Ireland. Their vision is ‘individuals connecting with others and their community to build a better society’. Draft