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We're the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action. We support and represent voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland.
Funding roundup:

Up to £35k youth projects | ~£5k building repairs | £200k–£500k partnerships | £10k–£20k community spaces | £500–£2.5k coastal youth activities.

Upcoming deadlines included 👉 tinyurl.com/yep2c4z8

#GrantTracker #FundingFebruary
February 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Final call 📣

Applications for our Director of Policy & Insight close Monday 16 February.

Please share with anyone who should be shaping policy at this level.

👉 bit.ly/4qbjmS2

#CharityJobs #PolicyLeadership #TeamNICVA
February 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
What could your organisation bring to NICVA SUMMIT 2026?

In 2024, members led sessions on AI, gender equality, rural proofing, peacebuilding & more.

Proposals close 27 Feb at 12noon

Get involved 👉 bit.ly/4ahETUp

#NICVASummit #ValueOfTheSector
February 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Cash is declining - but charities can adapt.

Join our free #FundingFebruary webinar on 19 Feb exploring how contactless giving can increase gift values and support sustainable fundraising.

📅 19 Feb | 11am
👉 tinyurl.com/bdhytx3n

#DigitalFundraising
February 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
💡 Up to £4,000 available through the Public Engagement Grant scheme.

Funding for physics-based activities supporting the @iop.org Limit Less campaign.

Round 1 closes 10 May.

Details 👉 tinyurl.com/mssr52wu

#GrantTracker
February 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Last chance to register for our free crowdfunding webinar with @crowdfunder.bsky.social & Sport NI tomorrow evening.

Register 👉 tinyurl.com/ynuaxy5u

#FundingFebruary #NICVAtraining #DigitalFundraising
February 10, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Last night our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social & Joanne Kinnear (Ashton Centre / Belfast Works) addressed Belfast City Council on the impact of a planned 64% cut to economic inactivity funding.

Cutting early support breaks vital pathways into jobs, training and apprenticeships.

#NICantWait
February 10, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Reposted by NICVA
We are inviting charities to take part in our biennial banking survey.
The data we collect will help us identify areas that require further action from banks, charities and regulators.

https://loom.ly/AltpoYY
February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
⏰ One week left to apply for our Director of Policy & Insight vacancy.

Senior leadership role shaping policy and amplifying the voluntary and community sector’s voice.

Deadline: Monday 16 Feb, 5pm
👉 bit.ly/4qbjmS2

#CharityJobs #PolicyLeadership
February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
BCPP funding info sessions

🗓 Wed 11 Feb
⏰ 12–1pm | 7–8pm

For community & voluntary orgs and community pharmacies tackling health inequalities.

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/3n9u52uk

#GrantTracker
February 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The Draft Budget 2026–2029/30 is open for consultation.

Join our online VCS engagement session on 27 Feb (11.30–1pm) with @finance-ni.gov.uk officials and Anne Watt (Pivotal).

🔗 Register: bit.ly/3ZYmLZz

#DraftBudget #BudgetConsultation #VoiceOfTheSector
February 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
📣 Funding roundup: up to £10k for housing projects | £500 youth nature grants | £35k–£150k charity funding | £1k–£75k for rural communities | up to £10k for hospice improvements.

All upcoming deadlines included.

🔗 bit.ly/4r6SEev

#GrantTracker
February 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Great governance training last night with Currynierin Community Association 👏

A refresher for a dedicated, hard-working committee, delivered by our Governance & Charity Advice Manager Denise Copeland.

More governance training coming up — we also offer bespoke sessions.

🔗 www.nicva.org/training
February 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Exciting opportunity!! Our sister council @thewheelireland.bsky.social is recruiting their next CEO 👇
The Wheel is recruiting its next CEO.

This is a key leadership role, offering a unique opportunity to provide executive leadership to a highly respected national organisation.

Closing date: 13 Feb 2026 at noon.

For details - https://www.principalconnections.com/job/chief-executive-officer-23461/
February 6, 2026 at 5:16 PM
NICVA members 📣

The call for session proposals for NICVA SUMMIT 2026 is open.

🗓️ Deadline: 27 Feb
📍 ICC Belfast | 10 June

Help shape the conversations that matter to our sector.
👉 bit.ly/3O8UXis

#NICVASummit #GetInovlved
February 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Crowdfunding is a powerful fundraising tool - but only if you know how to make it work for you!

Join us for a free webinar on 11 Feb with Sport NI and @crowdfunder.bsky.social to learn how to create successful campaigns that engage your supporters 👉 tinyurl.com/ynuaxy5u

#FundingFebruary
February 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM
NICVA & the Economic Inactivity Coalition met with the Secretary of State & ministers yesterday to raise concerns over the planned 64% cut to vital support programmes. Ministers acknowledged the sector’s value and will raise the issue with the Treasury.

🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/3Zgr2aD

#NICantWait
February 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Reposted by NICVA
Sporting organisations across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland can apply for up to €100,000 each through the PEACEPLUS Change Makers Funding Programme. Find out more here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-maker-funding-programme @pobal.ie
February 5, 2026 at 10:36 AM
📣 Funding roundup: new peace funding opening soon | £620k for care leavers’ housing & wellbeing | £3k–£6k for youth & arts projects | up to £10k for youth mental health.

All upcoming deadlines included.

🔗 tinyurl.com/55rzhtmj

#GrantTracker
February 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Funding February 2026 is here 🎉

Our month-long focus on funding & fundraising for the voluntary and community sector is back - with a spotlight on digital this year.

Free events, training, blogs & resources all month.

Full details & registration👉 bit.ly/FundingFebruary2026

#FundingFebruary
February 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
📣 We're recruiting for a Director of Policy & Insight.

A senior leadership role shaping policy, strengthening evidence, and amplifying the voice of the voluntary & community sector across Northern Ireland.

Deadline: 16 Feb 2026 at 5pm

Apply ➡️ bit.ly/4qbjmS2

#TeamNICVA #PolicyJobs
January 30, 2026 at 5:37 PM
⏳ A few places left!

📅 4 Feb | 🕙 10–11.30
💻 Online | Free

Understanding Social Value in Public Procurement
with NICVA & Strategic Investment Board

✔️ How Social Value is scored
✔️ Tips for stronger bids
✔️ Partnering with suppliers
✔️ Policy & Procurement Act updates

🔗 Book now: tinyurl.com/2s3dkh8n
January 30, 2026 at 3:53 PM
This week our CEO & Governance & Charity Advice Manager met with UK Finance NI to raise ongoing charity banking challenges, including digital mandates, upcoming registration changes & local resolution with banks.

Read our charity banking update ⬇️
🔗 bit.ly/4qSjVkO

#CharityBanking #VoiceOfTheSector
January 30, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Today is Lynda’s last day at NICVA.

As Faith Project Coordinator and lead on our ASCEND programme, Lynda has made a huge impact over six years.

We will miss her dearly and wish her all the best in her next chapter!

#TeamNICVA #ThankYou
January 29, 2026 at 4:39 PM