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LIFE+ : MEPs delay implementation

MEPs have rejected the position of EU Ministers on the LIFE+ programme which funds environmental projects. Key proposals sent by MEPs to the Council of Ministers include calls for international projects involving collaboration across several countries to be developed.
NICVA | James Laverty | 14 Nov 2006

Serbian MPs talk poverty in NI

A visit by Serbian parliamentarians looking at poverty reduction gives Belfast groups something to think about.
The Institute of Public Health In Ireland | Belgrade Fund for Political Excellence | 14 Nov 2006

£500 for 3 Young People in Ards

Young people in Ards have the chance to scoop a £500 award by applying now for one of three Blair Mayne Bursaries.

Hain launches Poverty Strategy

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland launches Governent's strategy for tackling poverty, in a launch at NICVA Headquarters.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 13 Nov 2006

No vote, no voice!

Monday 13th November is the last time that you will be asked to register to vote on an annual basis before the new councils are introduced.

Projects compete for People's Millions

UTV and the Big Lottery Fund has shortlisted projects for the People's Millions programme in Northern Ireland. The public will be asked to vote for the winner when aired on the 13 and 14 November.

National Training Awards 2007

The National Training Awards (NTA) are universally recognised as being the number one in their field. An Award is the platform for you to be recognised as number one in yours.
Department for Employment and Learning | and NICVA | 08 Nov 2006

Funding for waterways recreation

Waterways Ireland may provide sponsorship to groups, associations, clubs and other appropriate bodies to assist with events which meet the aims of the Programme and enhance the use of the waterways principally for recreational purposes.

Olympics ought not starve sector

Seamus McAleavey, Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action, has backed a campaign to cut the tax on Lottery tickets for the next seven years and divert the money to charities.
NICVA | Seamus McAleavey | 07 Nov 2006

Preparing for Community Planning

NICVA and Community Technical Aid have joined together to begin a two year programme, aimed at preparing the voluntary and community sector for the challenges and opportunities of community planning. 
Community Places | and NICVA | 07 Nov 2006

Council and boundaries named

The Boundary Commissioner for Northern Ireland has revealed the proposed new boundaries for local government in Northern Ireland.

The Microsoft Academy

EGSA contacts can take advantage of a new initiative, aimed at developing 'academies' to spread knowledge of cutting edge technologies.

Olympic Cultural Trust news

Legacy Trust UK Consortium has been selected as the preferred candidate to establish a new charitable Trust to support a diverse range of cultural and sporting initiatives throughout the UK associated with the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
NICVA | Neil Irwin | 06 Nov 2006

Support for European Culture

Funding is now available from the European Commission for projects that offer support for organisations active at European level in the field of culture.
NICVA | James Laverty | 06 Nov 2006

Online donation facility launched

NICVA has launched an online donation facility for its members. This service will allow organisations to receive donations by credit and debit card online.
NICVA | Neil Irwin | 06 Nov 2006

Northern Bank Community Grants

Northern Bank has just announced a new programme providing grass roots support to local projects promoting Knowledge, Culture and Sport.

New resource for skills

NICVA has launched CommunitySkills NI, a new resource for workforce development in the voluntary and community sector
NICVA | Sandra Bailie | 06 Nov 2006

New Project Supports Disabled Parents in NI

Recent research carried out by the Norah Fry Institute found that nearly 50% of parents with learning difficulties have their children taken away from them. The Positive Parenting Project NI supports disabled parents, including those with learning difficulties and enduring mental health difficulties to parent their children in their own homes.
Circles Network NI | Eve Buchanan | 03 Nov 2006

Launch of Conference Report: Migrant Worker Rights

A report on May's "Promoting the Rights of Migrant Workers" Conference organised by the ANIMATE project, S.T.E.P. (South Tyrone Empowerment Programme) and NCCRI (National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism) has been launched on the eve of Anti-Racist Workplace Week.
South Tyrone Empowerment Programme | Roisin Donaghy | 03 Nov 2006

Online donation system launches

Community NI is now capable of handling online donations, and is pleased to launch the new service with a campaign for C.A.U.S.E. for Mental Health.
CommunityNI.org | C.A.U.S.E. for Mental Health | 02 Nov 2006

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