Susan Glass

Project Coordinator

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CEP OCN Level 2 Award in Community Development (3) Event This OCN Level 2 Award in Community Development is the third of six courses developed and delivered by NICVA as part of the Community Empowerment Programme (CEP) and is only available to individuals living and/or working in the Belfast City Council area. Published
CEP OCN Level 2 Award in Community Development - INFORMATION SESSION Event This information session is for participants on the OCN Level 2 Award in Community Development. Join the NICVA Training Team on this short online session to hear more about this exciting new course and what is involved.You will find out details about the course and what is involved, including the modules, assignments and assignment support. You will also gain an understanding about the expectations from you, as both a learner and a community development practitioner and how this all links in to the Community Empowerment Programme. Draft
CEP OCN Level 2 Award in Community Development (2) Event This OCN Level 2 Award in Community Development is the second of six courses developed and delivered by NICVA as part of the Community Empowerment Programme (CEP) and is only available to individuals living and/or working in the Belfast City Council area. Draft
Project Administrator Vacancy - Community Empowerment Programme - Recruitment Closed Article NICVA is recruiting a Project Administrator to provide administrative support to the Community Empowerment Programme (CEP).The Community Empowerment Programme is being delivered by NICVA and a network of community partners from across Belfast. It is part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Draft
CEP Networking Event 1: Peace Building Transforms Communities Event This is the first in a series of Networking Events that are developed as part of the Community Empowerment ProgrammeOver the next three years this comprehensive initiative is designed to build community capacity across Belfast city, impacting 1,000 individuals and community organisations who live and operate across the Belfast City Council area.Be part of this transformative journey and help shape a stronger, more connected Belfast. Published
NICVA and Partners Launch City-Wide Community Empowerment Programme Article NICVA and their Community Partners were delighted to launch the City-Wide Community Empowerment Programme with Belfast City Council.[change image] Draft
Community Empowerment Programme: Important Information About Data Collection Article The Community Empowerment Programme (CEP) is being delivered by the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) and a network of community partners from across Belfast. Published
NICVA Member Spotlight - Women in Media Belfast (WIMB) CIC Article Following on from International Women’s Day, this month we wanted to throw the spotlight on one of our newer member organisations Women in Media Belfast (WIMB) CICRun by Amanda Ferguson, Patricia MacBride and Niamh Campbell, WIMB was borne out of necessity, and a desire to increase women’s voices across the changing media landscape. Published
Funding February: The Importance of Networking in the VCSE Sector Article This week we are highlighting the importance of networking in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector, with a spotlight on Social Enterprise Northern Ireland (SENI). We spoke to the newest member of the SENI Team, Audrey Keogan, Member Relationship Manager. Published
Funding February - A Case Study: Planned interventions bring children from segregated communities together Article Oxford United Stars FC’s Planned Interventions project brings young people together from across the Derry City and Strabane District Council areas to play football.   Published
Belfast Agenda VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel ***NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED*** Article ***PLEASE NOTE: Nominations are now closed and we will update this article with information regarding the Panel in due course***Do you have the commitment, knowledge and skills to represent the VCSE sector on community planning in Belfast? On behalf of Belfast Community Planning Partnership (BCPP), NICVA is inviting nominations for representatives to the Belfast Agenda VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel for a further four-year term from April 2025 to March 2029. Published
Belfast Stories VCSE Consultation – Have Your Say! Event The Belfast Stories Team want to hear from NICVA Members and the wider VCSE Community. You are invited to share your views on the concept designs and provide feedback on what Belfast Stories could mean for you. Join us for a tour of the landmark Art-Deco former Bank of Ireland building at the top of Royal Avenue, followed by a workshop facilitated by the Belfast Stories Team and NICVA Draft
Belfast Stories VCSE Consultation – Still Time to Have Your Say! Article We were delighted to convene some of our NICVA members for a tour of the Bank of Ireland Art-Deco buildings and site on Thursday, hosted by the Belfast Stories Team from Belfast City Council. Published
Belfast Agenda VCSE Nominations to Sectoral Advisory Panel - ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION Event NICVA is hosting an online information session for VCSE organisations to outline the nomination and appointment process to the Belfast Agenda VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel.  Draft
Belfast Agenda - NOMINATIONS OPEN for the refresh of the VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel Article Do you have the commitment, knowledge and skills to represent the VCSE sector on community planning in Belfast?On behalf of Belfast Community Planning Partnership (BCPP), NICVA is inviting nominations for representatives to the Belfast Agenda VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel for a further four-year term from April 2025 to March 2029. Draft
Is Northern Ireland’s VCSE Sector Ready for a Digital Transformation Hub? Article Community Foundation for Northern Ireland seeks input on new VSCE Digital Hub Published
CFNI Programme: ADDITIONAL Executive Coaching - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Event We are very excited that The Community Foundation NI has secured some additional funding through the New Voices Fund to support Health Fund Grantees and their Staff access further Executive Coaching Support during November 2024 Draft
Member Spotlight: Lighthouse - a journey of learning, where the right support can make a big impact Article Lighthouse’s vision is to be a beacon of hope that works to guide people to a brighter tomorrow and is committed to improved mental health and the prevention of suicide Published
CFNI Programme - Learning Event 17: Succession Planning (Online) Event This is the Final in a series of Learning Events, which have been developed as part of our CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme Draft
CFNI Programme: ADDITIONAL Masterclass – Coaching for Managers **RESERVE LIST ONLY** Event We are very excited to bring you an additional Leadership and Management Masterclass as part of the CFNI Capacity Building and Mentoring Programme. Draft
VCS Representation on the Children’s Social Care Services Strategic Reform Programme - Department of Health Make Appointments Article Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) appointments have been made to the Children’s Social Care Services Strategic Reform Programme, following a robust application and selection process carried out by NICVA on behalf the Department of Health. Published
CFNI Programme: Masterclasses – Unlock Your Leadership Potential **RESERVE LIST ONLY** Event We are very excited to bring you two Leadership and Management Masterclasses as part of the CFNI Capacity Building and Mentoring Programme. Draft
CFNI Programme - NICVA Academy 1: An Introduction to Project Planning Event As part of the CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme we are launching the first module on NICVA Academy, our new online e-learning platform. Draft
CFNI Programme - Learning Event 16: Diversifying Your Income (Online) Event This is the sixteenth in a series of Learning Events, which have been developed as part of our CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme. Draft
Voluntary and Community Sector Representation on the Children’s Social Care Services Strategic Reform Programme – Information Session Event As part of the call for nominations to a range of VCS positions across the Children’s Social Care Services Strategic Reform Programme, NICVA will be hosting an information session to support applications from the sector. Representatives from the Department of Health will be in attendance to address any queries or questions from organisations who are interested in nominating themselves to one of the positions across the Programme. Draft
CFNI Programme - Learning Event 15: An Introduction To Focus Groups Event This is the fifteenth in a series of Learning Events developed as part of our CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme Draft
CFNI Programme - Learning Event 14: Getting Started with Canva - In Person **FULLY BOOKED** Event This is the fourteenth in a series of Learning Events developed as part of our CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme Draft
CFNI Programme - Learning Event 12: Communication Tools for Effective Project Management (Online) **REGISTRATION CLOSED** Event This is the twelfth in a series of Learning Events developed as part of our CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme. Draft
CFNI Programme - Learning Event 13: Understanding the Difference You Make - Developing Your Theory of Change - In Person **RESERVE LIST ONLY** Event This is the thirteenth in a series of Learning Events developed as part of our CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme. Draft
Free mentoring support and more still available for CFNI grantees Article Free training and bespoke mentoring is available through NICVA, as part of a programme of support for recipients of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland's Cancer, Carers and Mental Health Funds. Published
CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme - ELIGIBILITY Article The Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme is exclusively for the recipients of the CFNI / Department Of Health's Cancer, Carers and Mental Health Funds.  Published
CFNI Programme - Learning Event 4: An Introduction to Effective Lobbying and Campaigning Event This is the fourth in a series of Learning Events offered as part of our CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme. Draft
Guest Blog: Workplace Wellbeing – Is it another thing to add to the list? Resource Catherine Murnin from The Wellbeing Pathway outlines the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, why we should be talking about it, some of the barriers and enablers, and the actions organisations can take. Published
CFNI Funded Groups Explore Wellness and Connection in the Workplace Article Thursday 1 September 2022 saw the first in a series of Learning Events, delivered as part of the CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme. Published
CFNI Programme - Learning Event 1: Wellness and Connection in the Workplace Event This is the first in a series of Learning Events developed as part of our CFNI Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme. Draft
Capacity Building Accelerator and Mentoring Programme Launched Article A new capacity building accelerator programme, exclusively for recipients of the Department of Health's Cancer, Carers and Mental Health Funds, has been launched. Published
Celebrating East Belfast’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity Programme Article In June 2021, Sarah Travers hosted an event in Strand Arts Centre with NICVA and EBCDA, celebrating the participation and achievements of the Communities in Transition: Building Capacity Programme in east Belfast. Published
Civic Engagement in East Belfast - Greenway Legacy Programme Article As part of NICVA's Communities in Transition: Building Capacity in East Belfast, the Greenway Legacy Programme was developed as a pilot project by EastSide Greenway, in partnership with EBCDA's Youth Practioners' Forum. Published
New Free Coaching Service Launched in East Belfast Article Thursday 10 June saw East Belfast Community Development Agency launch a new, free coaching service, as part of east Belfast’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity Programme. Published
New Community Development Capacity Building Toolkit launched Article East Belfast Community Development Agency (EBCDA) launch their Communities in Transition, Community Development Capacity Building Toolkit. Published
Communities in Transition: New Year Opportunities for East Belfast Groups Article NICVA's Communities in Transition programme is offering NEW Training Opportunities, Bursaries and Volunteer Support in 2021 for groups in East Belfast Published
Communities in Transition: Building Capacity - Second Series of Covid Response Support Sessions and Fundraising Advice Clinics Article Communities in Transition: Building Capacity opens second series of webinars and fundraising clinics for groups in East Belfast.   Published
NICVA Launches Communities in Transition Programme with Covid Response Support Article NICVA’s new Communities in Transition: Building Capacity programme is delighted to launch the first in a series of themed webinars for groups in East Belfast.   Published
South West Age Partnership (SWAP): Keeping older people active and connected during lockdown Article South West Age Partnership (SWAP) talk to NICVA about keeping older people active and connected during lockdown Published
EASILINK Community Transport: "We care about people and connecting them to the services that they need" Article When lockdown began back in mid-March, Easilink Community Transport realised very quickly that even though they couldn’t take their clients to the services they needed – they could take some services to them.   Published
Women of The Next Chapter project CELEBRATE Article Women of The Next Chapter project CELEBRATE the future of peace-building and representation in public and political life Published
Belfast Lisburn and Castlereagh women open their ‘next chapter’ with book launch and exhibition in The Long Gallery Article Belfast Lisburn and Castlereagh women open their ‘next chapter’ with book launch and exhibition in The Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings Published
Taking women from grassroots activism to parliamentary participation Article Next Chapter participants visit Dáil Éireann to meet with Women’s Parliamentary Caucus Published