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First meetings on Citizenship announced

The Taskforce, established by Mr Ahern earlier this year, is due to make recommendations to the government early in 2007. It has invited individuals, community groups and organisations to have their say on what it means to be an active citizen in today's Ireland.

NICVA remembers John Oliver

This week, NICVA remembers with fondness one of those responsible for the council's formation.

Research Email Briefing 49

The Website version of the NICVA research email briefing, highlighting news, events, publications and information relevant to the sector.

NICVA thinks Link

With only hours to go to 2006's Charity Oscars, find out what the nominees are nominated for...

Two new members profiled.

North Belfast Community Transport and the Junction in Derry are profiled as new members.

NICVA on the run for Romania?

While most of the staff were enjoying a well earned bank holiday break, for some of them the May Day holiday brought an opportunity to pound the streets in the Belfast City Marathon.

Scams on the rise for NI Charities

Scams on the rise for Northern Ireland charities.

Volunteer lunches update

Thanks to a massive campaign of letter writing and lobbying, the government has announced a U-turn on a DWP guideline which, on the face of it, would have prevented volunteers on means tested benefits from claiming lunch expenses from the organisation for which they volunteered.

Civicus calls for Ethiopia solidarity

CIVICUS has issued an urgent call for solidarity with the people of Ethiopia, and support for a group of activists in the troubled country.

NICVA Charity law briefing

NICVA has released its briefing paper on draft legislation for charities in Northern Ireland.