NICVA
@nicva.org
We're the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action. We support and represent voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland.
Our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social gave evidence to the NI Affairs Committee on the funding crisis facing the voluntary sector, driven by uncertainty over the new Local Growth Fund.
She shares her reflections in @sluggerotoolepols.bsky.social O’Toole ➡️ tinyurl.com/3rpjef95
#NICantWait
She shares her reflections in @sluggerotoolepols.bsky.social O’Toole ➡️ tinyurl.com/3rpjef95
#NICantWait
The Voluntary Sector Is Staring Over a Cliff—And Westminster Must Act Now
Celine McStravick is the CEO of NICVA This week’s Northern Ireland Affairs Committee hearing laid bare a troubling truth: the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland is teetering on the edg...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social gave evidence to the NI Affairs Committee on the funding crisis facing the voluntary sector, driven by uncertainty over the new Local Growth Fund.
She shares her reflections in @sluggerotoolepols.bsky.social O’Toole ➡️ tinyurl.com/3rpjef95
#NICantWait
She shares her reflections in @sluggerotoolepols.bsky.social O’Toole ➡️ tinyurl.com/3rpjef95
#NICantWait
#TrusteesWeek may be over, but our support for trustees continues! 💪
Join one of our free / low-cost sessions on good governance, cyber security or being an effective Chair 👉 www.nicva.org/training
🔗 Plus, explore our online governance resources: tinyurl.com/2wvjf8ba
#GoodGovernance
Join one of our free / low-cost sessions on good governance, cyber security or being an effective Chair 👉 www.nicva.org/training
🔗 Plus, explore our online governance resources: tinyurl.com/2wvjf8ba
#GoodGovernance
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#TrusteesWeek may be over, but our support for trustees continues! 💪
Join one of our free / low-cost sessions on good governance, cyber security or being an effective Chair 👉 www.nicva.org/training
🔗 Plus, explore our online governance resources: tinyurl.com/2wvjf8ba
#GoodGovernance
Join one of our free / low-cost sessions on good governance, cyber security or being an effective Chair 👉 www.nicva.org/training
🔗 Plus, explore our online governance resources: tinyurl.com/2wvjf8ba
#GoodGovernance
✨ New funding this week! ✨
🎁 Support for children & families this Christmas
🎭 £60k for culture-led transformation projects
💬 Up to £10k for women’s orgs campaigning for change
🏥 £10k for health charities & hospices
🎨 £5k per year for local arts
More info 👉 tinyurl.com/4h6t6xhp
#GrantTracker
🎁 Support for children & families this Christmas
🎭 £60k for culture-led transformation projects
💬 Up to £10k for women’s orgs campaigning for change
🏥 £10k for health charities & hospices
🎨 £5k per year for local arts
More info 👉 tinyurl.com/4h6t6xhp
#GrantTracker
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
✨ New funding this week! ✨
🎁 Support for children & families this Christmas
🎭 £60k for culture-led transformation projects
💬 Up to £10k for women’s orgs campaigning for change
🏥 £10k for health charities & hospices
🎨 £5k per year for local arts
More info 👉 tinyurl.com/4h6t6xhp
#GrantTracker
🎁 Support for children & families this Christmas
🎭 £60k for culture-led transformation projects
💬 Up to £10k for women’s orgs campaigning for change
🏥 £10k for health charities & hospices
🎨 £5k per year for local arts
More info 👉 tinyurl.com/4h6t6xhp
#GrantTracker
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Drawing on data from over 7,000 registered charities, a new research report from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland offers a valuable snapshot of the charity sector. Check it out here: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/media/2258/t... #trusteesweek
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Drawing on data from over 7,000 registered charities, a new research report from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland offers a valuable snapshot of the charity sector. Check it out here: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/media/2258/t... #trusteesweek
Wrapping up #TrusteesWeek with a huge thank you to our brilliant Executive Committee 💙
Grateful for their skills, and commitment all year round - helping us strengthen & represent the voluntary & community sector across NI.
📸 Some of our trustees pictured below, with a few who escaped the photo 😉
Grateful for their skills, and commitment all year round - helping us strengthen & represent the voluntary & community sector across NI.
📸 Some of our trustees pictured below, with a few who escaped the photo 😉
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Wrapping up #TrusteesWeek with a huge thank you to our brilliant Executive Committee 💙
Grateful for their skills, and commitment all year round - helping us strengthen & represent the voluntary & community sector across NI.
📸 Some of our trustees pictured below, with a few who escaped the photo 😉
Grateful for their skills, and commitment all year round - helping us strengthen & represent the voluntary & community sector across NI.
📸 Some of our trustees pictured below, with a few who escaped the photo 😉
Happy Trustees’ Week from Derry City!
Great morning with Foyle Women's Information Network, where our Governance and Charity Advice Manager, Denise Copeland, delivered bespoke governance training.
#TrusteesWeek #GoodGovernance #CharityAdvice
Great morning with Foyle Women's Information Network, where our Governance and Charity Advice Manager, Denise Copeland, delivered bespoke governance training.
#TrusteesWeek #GoodGovernance #CharityAdvice
November 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Happy Trustees’ Week from Derry City!
Great morning with Foyle Women's Information Network, where our Governance and Charity Advice Manager, Denise Copeland, delivered bespoke governance training.
#TrusteesWeek #GoodGovernance #CharityAdvice
Great morning with Foyle Women's Information Network, where our Governance and Charity Advice Manager, Denise Copeland, delivered bespoke governance training.
#TrusteesWeek #GoodGovernance #CharityAdvice
#TrusteesWeek is a great time to celebrate trustees - and to encourage others to get involved.
Check out current board vacancies on CommunityNI with CADA, Save the Children, Autonomie, and NIRWN - or post your own!
👉 Find or share trustee opportunities today: www.communityni.org
Check out current board vacancies on CommunityNI with CADA, Save the Children, Autonomie, and NIRWN - or post your own!
👉 Find or share trustee opportunities today: www.communityni.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
#TrusteesWeek is a great time to celebrate trustees - and to encourage others to get involved.
Check out current board vacancies on CommunityNI with CADA, Save the Children, Autonomie, and NIRWN - or post your own!
👉 Find or share trustee opportunities today: www.communityni.org
Check out current board vacancies on CommunityNI with CADA, Save the Children, Autonomie, and NIRWN - or post your own!
👉 Find or share trustee opportunities today: www.communityni.org
“Innovation isn’t just for large corporates - it’s about thinking differently about the challenges we face together.”
Adrian Johnston MBE, Innovation Commissioner shares why collaboration across all sectors is key to shaping an inclusive innovation economy.
Join us on 20 Nov - tinyurl.com/yjse9cve
Adrian Johnston MBE, Innovation Commissioner shares why collaboration across all sectors is key to shaping an inclusive innovation economy.
Join us on 20 Nov - tinyurl.com/yjse9cve
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“Innovation isn’t just for large corporates - it’s about thinking differently about the challenges we face together.”
Adrian Johnston MBE, Innovation Commissioner shares why collaboration across all sectors is key to shaping an inclusive innovation economy.
Join us on 20 Nov - tinyurl.com/yjse9cve
Adrian Johnston MBE, Innovation Commissioner shares why collaboration across all sectors is key to shaping an inclusive innovation economy.
Join us on 20 Nov - tinyurl.com/yjse9cve
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Coming up soon: Please email denis.long@forwardsouth.org to register by 10th November.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Coming up soon: Please email denis.long@forwardsouth.org to register by 10th November.
If you’re a board or committee member of a voluntary or community organisation there are 100s of practical resources available to help strengthen your organisation’s governance available at ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#TrusteesWeek
#TrusteesWeek
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If you’re a board or committee member of a voluntary or community organisation there are 100s of practical resources available to help strengthen your organisation’s governance available at ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#TrusteesWeek
#TrusteesWeek
📢 The Department of Health’s Core Grant Funding Scheme 26/27 is open for applications (closing Fri 28 Nov).
Join an online info session at 2pm, Thurs 13 Nov to learn more about the purpose and structure of the scheme.
Register by emailing CoreGrantAdmin@health-ni.gov.uk
🔗 tinyurl.com/2w9c2a96
Join an online info session at 2pm, Thurs 13 Nov to learn more about the purpose and structure of the scheme.
Register by emailing CoreGrantAdmin@health-ni.gov.uk
🔗 tinyurl.com/2w9c2a96
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
📢 The Department of Health’s Core Grant Funding Scheme 26/27 is open for applications (closing Fri 28 Nov).
Join an online info session at 2pm, Thurs 13 Nov to learn more about the purpose and structure of the scheme.
Register by emailing CoreGrantAdmin@health-ni.gov.uk
🔗 tinyurl.com/2w9c2a96
Join an online info session at 2pm, Thurs 13 Nov to learn more about the purpose and structure of the scheme.
Register by emailing CoreGrantAdmin@health-ni.gov.uk
🔗 tinyurl.com/2w9c2a96
Violence against women & girls affects every part of society - including our workplaces.
We were proud to support PwC & PSNI’s Power to Change event yesterday, bringing sectors together to explore how employers can take action & be part of the solution.
powertochange.info
#PowerToChange #EndVAWG
We were proud to support PwC & PSNI’s Power to Change event yesterday, bringing sectors together to explore how employers can take action & be part of the solution.
powertochange.info
#PowerToChange #EndVAWG
November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Violence against women & girls affects every part of society - including our workplaces.
We were proud to support PwC & PSNI’s Power to Change event yesterday, bringing sectors together to explore how employers can take action & be part of the solution.
powertochange.info
#PowerToChange #EndVAWG
We were proud to support PwC & PSNI’s Power to Change event yesterday, bringing sectors together to explore how employers can take action & be part of the solution.
powertochange.info
#PowerToChange #EndVAWG
What is Good Governance? It means organisations are run well, responsible, accountable & working to achieve their vision.
Trustees if you need support or advice on implementing good governance, see the resources from the Developing Governance Group ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#TrusteesWeek
Trustees if you need support or advice on implementing good governance, see the resources from the Developing Governance Group ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#TrusteesWeek
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
What is Good Governance? It means organisations are run well, responsible, accountable & working to achieve their vision.
Trustees if you need support or advice on implementing good governance, see the resources from the Developing Governance Group ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#TrusteesWeek
Trustees if you need support or advice on implementing good governance, see the resources from the Developing Governance Group ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#TrusteesWeek
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Is your community organisation based along the ROI/NI border, & does it serve communities on both sides?
Would you be interested in sharing your experiences with other organisations?
If you are interested in a networking event to share the challenges and opportunities, email anthony@crossborder.ie
Would you be interested in sharing your experiences with other organisations?
If you are interested in a networking event to share the challenges and opportunities, email anthony@crossborder.ie
November 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Is your community organisation based along the ROI/NI border, & does it serve communities on both sides?
Would you be interested in sharing your experiences with other organisations?
If you are interested in a networking event to share the challenges and opportunities, email anthony@crossborder.ie
Would you be interested in sharing your experiences with other organisations?
If you are interested in a networking event to share the challenges and opportunities, email anthony@crossborder.ie
Our Fundraising Advice Officer recently delivered bespoke fundraising training for Niamh Louise Foundation.
Sessions helped the team refine their strategy, strengthen cases for support & explore new opportunities.
💡Want to boost your fundraising? Get in touch 👉www.nicva.org/support-form
Sessions helped the team refine their strategy, strengthen cases for support & explore new opportunities.
💡Want to boost your fundraising? Get in touch 👉www.nicva.org/support-form
November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Our Fundraising Advice Officer recently delivered bespoke fundraising training for Niamh Louise Foundation.
Sessions helped the team refine their strategy, strengthen cases for support & explore new opportunities.
💡Want to boost your fundraising? Get in touch 👉www.nicva.org/support-form
Sessions helped the team refine their strategy, strengthen cases for support & explore new opportunities.
💡Want to boost your fundraising? Get in touch 👉www.nicva.org/support-form
We’re recruiting a Director of Policy & Insight to lead NICVA’s policy, research & communications work.
It’s an exciting time to join us — you’ll shape debate, influence decision-makers, & make sure the sector’s voice is heard.
⏰ Apply by 24 Nov 2025
More info 👉 tinyurl.com/bdh2vwms
#TeamNICVA
It’s an exciting time to join us — you’ll shape debate, influence decision-makers, & make sure the sector’s voice is heard.
⏰ Apply by 24 Nov 2025
More info 👉 tinyurl.com/bdh2vwms
#TeamNICVA
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We’re recruiting a Director of Policy & Insight to lead NICVA’s policy, research & communications work.
It’s an exciting time to join us — you’ll shape debate, influence decision-makers, & make sure the sector’s voice is heard.
⏰ Apply by 24 Nov 2025
More info 👉 tinyurl.com/bdh2vwms
#TeamNICVA
It’s an exciting time to join us — you’ll shape debate, influence decision-makers, & make sure the sector’s voice is heard.
⏰ Apply by 24 Nov 2025
More info 👉 tinyurl.com/bdh2vwms
#TeamNICVA
New procurement guidelines announced by Finance Minister will help reduce bureaucracy & support fairer, more flexible funding.
“These changes reflect what our sector has long called for - less red tape and greater flexibility" - @cmcstravick.bsky.social
More here: tinyurl.com/kmmbazx
“These changes reflect what our sector has long called for - less red tape and greater flexibility" - @cmcstravick.bsky.social
More here: tinyurl.com/kmmbazx
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New procurement guidelines announced by Finance Minister will help reduce bureaucracy & support fairer, more flexible funding.
“These changes reflect what our sector has long called for - less red tape and greater flexibility" - @cmcstravick.bsky.social
More here: tinyurl.com/kmmbazx
“These changes reflect what our sector has long called for - less red tape and greater flexibility" - @cmcstravick.bsky.social
More here: tinyurl.com/kmmbazx
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If you're a community group in east Belfast it's time to unleash your creativity! If you've an idea to improve children's early years you can apply for funds of £5k. Children and families will then vote for projects they love the most in our #HappyVote on November 27th! youtube.com/shorts/sdV4j...
Unleashing creative through our east Belfast Innovation Fund
YouTube video by SavetheChildren NI
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November 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
If you're a community group in east Belfast it's time to unleash your creativity! If you've an idea to improve children's early years you can apply for funds of £5k. Children and families will then vote for projects they love the most in our #HappyVote on November 27th! youtube.com/shorts/sdV4j...
⏰ Time for a Governance Health Check?
Trustees looking for help to review and find suggestions for improving the governance of their organisation should use the Governance Health Check as a framework.
For more info go to ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#TrusteesWeek
Trustees looking for help to review and find suggestions for improving the governance of their organisation should use the Governance Health Check as a framework.
For more info go to ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#TrusteesWeek
November 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
⏰ Time for a Governance Health Check?
Trustees looking for help to review and find suggestions for improving the governance of their organisation should use the Governance Health Check as a framework.
For more info go to ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#TrusteesWeek
Trustees looking for help to review and find suggestions for improving the governance of their organisation should use the Governance Health Check as a framework.
For more info go to ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#TrusteesWeek
💷 Up to £1,000 available from The Blackburn Trust for projects in Northern Ireland supporting families, women & children under 16.
Apply by 31 Jan, 31 May or 31 Oct.
📩 Email trusts@cfrlaw.co.uk for details.
#GrantTracker
Apply by 31 Jan, 31 May or 31 Oct.
📩 Email trusts@cfrlaw.co.uk for details.
#GrantTracker
November 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
💷 Up to £1,000 available from The Blackburn Trust for projects in Northern Ireland supporting families, women & children under 16.
Apply by 31 Jan, 31 May or 31 Oct.
📩 Email trusts@cfrlaw.co.uk for details.
#GrantTracker
Apply by 31 Jan, 31 May or 31 Oct.
📩 Email trusts@cfrlaw.co.uk for details.
#GrantTracker
To celebrate #TrusteesWeek we are sharing some of our top resources for #trustees.
#1 is the Code of Good Governance, which sets out the key elements of good governance for the boards of NI voluntary and community organisations.
➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#1 is the Code of Good Governance, which sets out the key elements of good governance for the boards of NI voluntary and community organisations.
➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
To celebrate #TrusteesWeek we are sharing some of our top resources for #trustees.
#1 is the Code of Good Governance, which sets out the key elements of good governance for the boards of NI voluntary and community organisations.
➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
#1 is the Code of Good Governance, which sets out the key elements of good governance for the boards of NI voluntary and community organisations.
➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org
This week’s funding news 👇
🏥 Up to £50k for community & voluntary groups’ core costs
👁️ £30k for digital inclusion & employment projects
🤝 £5k–£60k for social or medical innovation
🎭 Match-funding up to £30k for arts & culture
& lots more news & deadlines....
🔗 tinyurl.com/277t7nws
#GrantTracker
🏥 Up to £50k for community & voluntary groups’ core costs
👁️ £30k for digital inclusion & employment projects
🤝 £5k–£60k for social or medical innovation
🎭 Match-funding up to £30k for arts & culture
& lots more news & deadlines....
🔗 tinyurl.com/277t7nws
#GrantTracker
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This week’s funding news 👇
🏥 Up to £50k for community & voluntary groups’ core costs
👁️ £30k for digital inclusion & employment projects
🤝 £5k–£60k for social or medical innovation
🎭 Match-funding up to £30k for arts & culture
& lots more news & deadlines....
🔗 tinyurl.com/277t7nws
#GrantTracker
🏥 Up to £50k for community & voluntary groups’ core costs
👁️ £30k for digital inclusion & employment projects
🤝 £5k–£60k for social or medical innovation
🎭 Match-funding up to £30k for arts & culture
& lots more news & deadlines....
🔗 tinyurl.com/277t7nws
#GrantTracker
Introducing #CivicThreads, a new UK-wide collaboration led by NICVA with @scvo.scot, @wcvacymru.bsky.social & @ncvo.bsky.social to strengthen connections across the voluntary & community sectors.
Building shared leadership, policy tools & dialogue across the UK.
Funded by UK Gov’s Connect Fund.
Building shared leadership, policy tools & dialogue across the UK.
Funded by UK Gov’s Connect Fund.
November 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Introducing #CivicThreads, a new UK-wide collaboration led by NICVA with @scvo.scot, @wcvacymru.bsky.social & @ncvo.bsky.social to strengthen connections across the voluntary & community sectors.
Building shared leadership, policy tools & dialogue across the UK.
Funded by UK Gov’s Connect Fund.
Building shared leadership, policy tools & dialogue across the UK.
Funded by UK Gov’s Connect Fund.
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✅Leadership begins with listening.
Join us on 25 Nov to explore how to create brave spaces where every voice is heard, respected and valued and learn how intentional communication can shape inclusive leadership and inspire others to follow.
https://ow.ly/ptSG50XlCVf
Join us on 25 Nov to explore how to create brave spaces where every voice is heard, respected and valued and learn how intentional communication can shape inclusive leadership and inspire others to follow.
https://ow.ly/ptSG50XlCVf
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
✅Leadership begins with listening.
Join us on 25 Nov to explore how to create brave spaces where every voice is heard, respected and valued and learn how intentional communication can shape inclusive leadership and inspire others to follow.
https://ow.ly/ptSG50XlCVf
Join us on 25 Nov to explore how to create brave spaces where every voice is heard, respected and valued and learn how intentional communication can shape inclusive leadership and inspire others to follow.
https://ow.ly/ptSG50XlCVf
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You can now read our press release about the findings of the latest NEA NI @lucidtalk.bsky.social poll on #FuelPoverty online:
www.nea.org.uk/news/nearly-...
www.nea.org.uk/news/nearly-...
November 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
You can now read our press release about the findings of the latest NEA NI @lucidtalk.bsky.social poll on #FuelPoverty online:
www.nea.org.uk/news/nearly-...
www.nea.org.uk/news/nearly-...