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The ARC(NI) Disclosure Service

Do you employ staff or involve volunteers who require POCVA checks? ACCESS NI, the new service for Criminal Records checks replaces the current POCVA system from March 2008. Is your organisation ready for the change in procedure? The new ARC (NI) Disclosure Service could be the answer.
Association for Real Change | Suzanne Thompson | 31 Jan 2008

5, 4, 3, 2, 1....

The countdown has started for State of the Sector V but before we embark on analysing the size and scope of the voluntary and community sector, we want your thoughts on this long standing publication. Perhaps more importantly we want know how we can ensure it reflects the changing environment within which the sector now operates.
NICVA | Gordon McCullough | 31 Jan 2008

Evidence invited on the NI economy

Sir David Varney has invited evidence on the Northern Ireland economy and especially on measures to promote private sector investment and enhance competitiveness in Northern Ireland.
NICVA | John McCormick | 29 Jan 2008

Government Announces Additional Funds

In the final budget announcement, Finance Minister, Peter Robinson, MP MLA has announced extra funds for health, arts, victims, youth and a range of other areas.

Peace III & Interreg IV Programme Update

Many of the funding Priorities within the Peace III and Interreg IVA funding programmes are now up and running with others due to commence over the next few months. Read here for more details.
NICVA | James Laverty | 28 Jan 2008

SEUPB open Peace III Measure 1.1

A call for applications has been announced by SEUPB under Priority 1: – Reconciling Communities - Theme 1: - Building Positive Relations (REGIONAL PROJECTS ONLY).

Lenten campaign targets climate change

The theme of Trócaire's 2008 Lenten campaign is Climate Change and how its impacts are hitting the poorest people in the world hardest.

Upcoming at the Assembly - 28 January

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 28 January 2008 to 01 February 2008.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 28 Jan 2008

BCC Community safety small grants

In order to tackle Antisocial Behaviour in Belfast the Belfast Community Safety Partnership and Belfast City Council invite groups within the community voluntary sector to apply for a small grant.

Inspiring WEA learner wins national award

WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) learner Margaret McManus was presented with a coveted ASET Learner of the Year Award by ASET Director of Quality, Carol Handley at New Horizons in Enniskillen.
WEA NI Head Office | Clare Oliver | 23 Jan 2008

Online Fundraising for Free

Do you want to develop a fundraising website but have no budget to do it? Neil Irwin from NICVA will outline how it is possible to have a functioning fundraising website for free - and you don't need to be a computer nerd to do it.

Snooze You Lose?

How should the estimated £20million from dormant bank accounts be spent in Northern Ireland? Register Now for Dormant Accounts Pre-consultation Event
NICVA | Neil Irwin | 23 Jan 2008

02 Its your community awards open

It’s Your Community is an awards programme from O2 to help people come together to make a positive change to the communities in which we live.

Valuable help for social housing

The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Finance & Personnel of additional funding for social housing.

NICVA Fundraising Training Events 2008

NICVA delivers a number of training and information events throughout the year. This is a comprehensive list of the events planned for the coming year.
NICVA | Neil Irwin | 22 Jan 2008

Upcoming at the Assembly - 21 January

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 21 January 2008 to 25 January 2008.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 22 Jan 2008

Vodafone Ireland - Make a Difference

Building on last year’s success, Vodafone Ireland Foundation World of Difference programme is offering up to four Irish residents the chance to actively participate in and support the cause that moves them most.

Find a new world of learning with Atlas

Local Disability Charity The Cedar Foundation is looking for people to join its Proteus funded ATLAS course.
The Cedar Foundation Head Office | Gayle Campbell | 21 Jan 2008

Interreg IVA Briefing Note

This updated advice note provides advice and information for the Community and Voluntary Sector of the workings of the Interreg IVA Programme IVA.
NICVA | James Laverty | 18 Jan 2008

Seminar on rural planning

The Charted Institute of Housing in Northern Ireland is hosting a half seminar event on ‘The Rural Planning Policy Review: Meeting the Needs of Future Generations’. The event will facilitate discussion to provide solutions to ensure sustainable development in the countryside whilst meeting the needs of rural dwellers for future generations.

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