NICVA
@nicva.org
We're the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action. We support and represent voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland.
#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
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
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
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
⏰ 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.
Happy #TrusteesWeek! 🎉
We’re celebrating the amazing work trustees do to strengthen charities and communities - and we’re here to support them with events, resources, and training this November.
Explore our resources and upcoming events ➡️ tinyurl.com/mpwhdsbn
#NICVAtraining #StrongerCharities
We’re celebrating the amazing work trustees do to strengthen charities and communities - and we’re here to support them with events, resources, and training this November.
Explore our resources and upcoming events ➡️ tinyurl.com/mpwhdsbn
#NICVAtraining #StrongerCharities
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Happy #TrusteesWeek! 🎉
We’re celebrating the amazing work trustees do to strengthen charities and communities - and we’re here to support them with events, resources, and training this November.
Explore our resources and upcoming events ➡️ tinyurl.com/mpwhdsbn
#NICVAtraining #StrongerCharities
We’re celebrating the amazing work trustees do to strengthen charities and communities - and we’re here to support them with events, resources, and training this November.
Explore our resources and upcoming events ➡️ tinyurl.com/mpwhdsbn
#NICVAtraining #StrongerCharities
Over recent weeks, our Skills Development Coordinator Roisin Kelly delivered bespoke CPD training for Down & Connor Diocesan Trust on coaching conversations - supporting reflection and shared learning.
💡 Learn more about our bespoke training: www.nicva.org/bespoke-training
#NICVAtraining
💡 Learn more about our bespoke training: www.nicva.org/bespoke-training
#NICVAtraining
November 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Over recent weeks, our Skills Development Coordinator Roisin Kelly delivered bespoke CPD training for Down & Connor Diocesan Trust on coaching conversations - supporting reflection and shared learning.
💡 Learn more about our bespoke training: www.nicva.org/bespoke-training
#NICVAtraining
💡 Learn more about our bespoke training: www.nicva.org/bespoke-training
#NICVAtraining
💙 1001 Critical Days Foundation grants now open!
UK charities supporting babies from pregnancy to age 2 can apply for up to £100K/yr (max 5 yrs).
Join the webinar on Mon 3 Nov: tinyurl.com/mr37yhp5
📅 Deadline: 19 Dec 2025, 5pm
Info & Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/5fn8td9y
#GrantTracker
UK charities supporting babies from pregnancy to age 2 can apply for up to £100K/yr (max 5 yrs).
Join the webinar on Mon 3 Nov: tinyurl.com/mr37yhp5
📅 Deadline: 19 Dec 2025, 5pm
Info & Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/5fn8td9y
#GrantTracker
October 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
💙 1001 Critical Days Foundation grants now open!
UK charities supporting babies from pregnancy to age 2 can apply for up to £100K/yr (max 5 yrs).
Join the webinar on Mon 3 Nov: tinyurl.com/mr37yhp5
📅 Deadline: 19 Dec 2025, 5pm
Info & Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/5fn8td9y
#GrantTracker
UK charities supporting babies from pregnancy to age 2 can apply for up to £100K/yr (max 5 yrs).
Join the webinar on Mon 3 Nov: tinyurl.com/mr37yhp5
📅 Deadline: 19 Dec 2025, 5pm
Info & Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/5fn8td9y
#GrantTracker
Today, our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social joined David Babington (CEO, Action Mental Health) and Dr Martin McMullan (CEO, YouthAction NI) to brief MPs on the future of the Local Growth Fund.
“I despair that we are here again.” — David Babington
“Young people need stability.” — Dr McMullan
(2/3)
“I despair that we are here again.” — David Babington
“Young people need stability.” — Dr McMullan
(2/3)
October 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today, our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social joined David Babington (CEO, Action Mental Health) and Dr Martin McMullan (CEO, YouthAction NI) to brief MPs on the future of the Local Growth Fund.
“I despair that we are here again.” — David Babington
“Young people need stability.” — Dr McMullan
(2/3)
“I despair that we are here again.” — David Babington
“Young people need stability.” — Dr McMullan
(2/3)
24,000 people in Northern Ireland have been supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund - helping people into work and tackling economic inactivity.
That funding ends in March, and there’s still no clarity on what replaces it.
Our message to government: NI can’t wait. ⏳
#NICantWait
(1/3)
That funding ends in March, and there’s still no clarity on what replaces it.
Our message to government: NI can’t wait. ⏳
#NICantWait
(1/3)
October 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
24,000 people in Northern Ireland have been supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund - helping people into work and tackling economic inactivity.
That funding ends in March, and there’s still no clarity on what replaces it.
Our message to government: NI can’t wait. ⏳
#NICantWait
(1/3)
That funding ends in March, and there’s still no clarity on what replaces it.
Our message to government: NI can’t wait. ⏳
#NICantWait
(1/3)
📺 Happening now: our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social is giving evidence to the NI Affairs Committee, with David Babington (Action Mental Health) & Dr Martin Mc Mullan (YouthAction NI), discussing the future of the Local Growth Fund & its impact on NI’s VCS.
Watch live tinyurl.com/zes5v34t
#NICantWait
Watch live tinyurl.com/zes5v34t
#NICantWait
October 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
📺 Happening now: our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social is giving evidence to the NI Affairs Committee, with David Babington (Action Mental Health) & Dr Martin Mc Mullan (YouthAction NI), discussing the future of the Local Growth Fund & its impact on NI’s VCS.
Watch live tinyurl.com/zes5v34t
#NICantWait
Watch live tinyurl.com/zes5v34t
#NICantWait
We were delighted to work with the Fermanagh Trust to deliver the ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management programme in Enniskillen over the last number of weeks.
A brilliant group of learners - congratulations to everyone who completed it! 👏
#Leadership #CommunityTraining #ILM #NICVAtraining
A brilliant group of learners - congratulations to everyone who completed it! 👏
#Leadership #CommunityTraining #ILM #NICVAtraining
October 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
We were delighted to work with the Fermanagh Trust to deliver the ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management programme in Enniskillen over the last number of weeks.
A brilliant group of learners - congratulations to everyone who completed it! 👏
#Leadership #CommunityTraining #ILM #NICVAtraining
A brilliant group of learners - congratulations to everyone who completed it! 👏
#Leadership #CommunityTraining #ILM #NICVAtraining