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This week in the Assembly - 15 Sept 2008

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 15 September to 18 September 2008.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 12 Sep 2008

NICVA calls for education solution

NICVA, the umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector, has called on the Northern Ireland Executive to end the stalemate over transfer to post-primary education.
NICVA | Frances McCandless | 11 Sep 2008

Equality Commission Seminar Programme

The Equality Commission will be delivering a series of seminars this autumn in partnership with NICVA to help voluntary and community sector employers meet responsibilities under employment equality legislation.
Equality Commission for Northern Ireland | Brian Drury | 11 Sep 2008

Charities Act (NI) 2008

The long awaited new charities legislation for Northern Ireland received Royal Assent on 9 September 2008. The Act makes provisions for the establishment of a Charity Commission and a Register of Charities for Northern Ireland.
NICVA | Denise McCann | 10 Sep 2008

NICVA annual conference and AGM

The theme of NICVA's annual conference this year will be 'The Value of Voluntary and Community organisations - our role in the future'.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 09 Sep 2008

A big thank you to all the members

Thanks to all who completed NICVA's latest member survey. Find out what you said and read a personal note of thanks from the chief executive ...
NICVA | John McCormick | 01 Sep 2008

NICVA's response to Civic Forum review

NICVA has submitted a response to the Review of the Civic Forum in Northern Ireland.
NICVA | Frances McCandless | 29 Aug 2008

The return of the Assembly

The Assembly returns from summer recess on 31 August. NICVA has been taking advantage of the gap in diaries by organising a series of meetings with MLAs and officials from political parties.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 28 Aug 2008

Need some motivation to change?

With autumn here, maybe you’re thinking of updating your skills, breaking a habit or making a lifestyle change. Why not try these gems from NICVA’s training calendar for size?
NICVA | John McCormick | 20 Aug 2008

Claiming all your NICVA benefits?

If you’ve recently become a NICVA member you’ll know all about the great benefits, but perhaps if you’re a longstanding member there may have been some changes and additions you might not be aware of.
NICVA | John McCormick | 20 Aug 2008

Governance skills need updating?

Could your group do with some charity or governance advice? We’ve got the answer ...
NICVA | John McCormick | 19 Aug 2008

Policy fora gearing up for September

The NICVA facilitated policy fora will be back in action again in September. Are you or your organisation interested in trying to influence policy makers? The policy fora aim to enhance the capacity of organisations to make policy responses, coordinate policy information, participate in policy development, and influence decision making.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 12 Aug 2008

NICVA's getting better - you told us

Thanks to all of you who completed this year’s Members Survey and congratulations to Banbridge & Craigavon Area Carers Support Group, which won the first prize in our survey draw for a free place at two NICVA training events.
NICVA | Andrea Thornbury | 04 Aug 2008

How the vision is shared

Have you ever wondered whether your responses to surveys and consultations actually make a difference? If they’re ours, yes. Not only do they make a difference, but we seek your views specifically in order to inform our planning processes and refine our areas of work.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 29 Jul 2008

Making the right connections

Our interactions with civil servants, government departments and elected representatives vary from organisation to organisation. But how well do they really understand the work of the sector as a whole? Take our quick online survey and help us get a sense of how well we're all working together.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 17 Jul 2008

Learning support programme

Northern Ireland's six regional colleges are inviting voluntary and community organisations to tender for delivery of a learning support programme to help engage local communities with further education.
NICVA | John McCormick | 17 Jul 2008

Grant Tracker gets a fresh look

Visitors to NICVA's Grant Tracker will have noticed a totally new look to the website as we have recently set live the beta version of the new www.grant-tracker.org.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 11 Jul 2008

New members - May/June 2008

NICVA is pleased to be able to welcome several organisations as members.
NICVA | Frances McAtamney | 10 Jul 2008

Assembly in recess

The Northern Ireland Assembly is in recess from 5 July to 31 August 2008.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 04 Jul 2008

A Charity Commission for NI

Seamus Mc Aleavey, Chief Executive of NICVA, has welcomed the news that the Charities Bill for Northern Ireland has passed through its final stage at the Northern Ireland Assembly.
NICVA | Information and Communications Unit | 03 Jul 2008

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