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NIVT seeks lay members

The Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications for appointment as fee-paid ordinary (lay) members of the Northern Ireland Valuation Tribunal (NIVT). It is intended to make 10 appointments.
CommunityNI.org | NI Judicial Appointments Commission | 02 Dec 2008

NICVA condemns community worker threats

NICVA shows support for North Belfast community workers threatened by the Continuity IRA
NICVA | Press release | 26 Nov 2008

Assembly support for sector White Paper

Th NI Assembly has come out in support of the call for an Executive White Paper on the voluntary and community sector.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 26 Nov 2008

Consumer Council urges swift review

The Consumer Council has welcomed the Utility Regulator's decision to review electricity prices this winter and its commitment to ensure that falling wholesale energy costs are reflected in lower bills for consumers as quickly as possible.
Consumer Council | Press office | 25 Nov 2008

NICVA welcomes Executive return to work

NICVA (the umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in NI) has welcomed signs that there may be a meeting of the NI Executive this week.
NICVA | Caroline Magee | 18 Nov 2008

Strategic Review of VCU

DSD has commissioned KPMG to undertake an independent and strategic review of VCU and KPMG is seeking the views of the voluntary and community sector.
CommunityNI.org | KPMG admin | 07 Nov 2008

Membership of the local RPA structrures

An updated overview of membership of the local RPA implementation structures has been released by NILGA.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 06 Nov 2008

Relaunch of the DIY Committee Guide

A major resource for supporting governance in the voluntary and community sector is to be relaunched in the New Year.

BIG invests in sector in NI

Big Lottery Fund has announced details of a multi-million pound investment to help develop and shape the future of Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector.
Big Lottery Fund (Northern Ireland) | Press office | 06 Nov 2008

European integration conference success

A European Conference on the theme of integration of migrant workers organised by STEP was held on 29 and 30 October in Armagh.
South Tyrone Empowerment Programme | Roisin Donaghy | 04 Nov 2008

Role of the EU in the peace process

The European Economic and Social Committee recently adopted an opinion piece by rapporteur, Jane Morrice, entitled 'The Role of the EU in the Northern Ireland Peace Process' at its 448th plenary session in October 2008.
NICVA | Marieanne McKeown | 28 Oct 2008

Men's policy forum tackles equality

The next meeting of the men's forum will feature Patrica Carey, Head of Policy in the Equality Rights and Social Need Division of OFMDFM as guest speaker.

Carnegie civil society projects

The Carnegie Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society in the UK and Ireland has launched two projects that are designed to engage civil society groups in the challenges of climate change and resource scarcity. In particular, the projects are seeking input from civil society groups that have a social rather than environmental focus to their work.
Carnegie UK Trust | Morven Masterton | 24 Oct 2008

Call for White Paper

NICVA is calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to agree to develop a White Paper on the relationship between government and voluntary and community organisations, and to begin a deliberative process on what this might mean.
NICVA | Caroline Magee | 24 Oct 2008

United Nations Day

The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on 24 October 1945 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948.
CommunityNI.org | Admin | 21 Oct 2008

'Peace Walls' discussion paper

After a renewed level of interest, Tony Macaulay has updated his 'peace walls' discussion paper with the addition of a preface explaining why he wrote it and what has happened since first circulating it in July.
CommunityNI.org | Macaulay Associates | 20 Oct 2008

Networks prepare for community planning

Community development networks began their process of meeting the challenges of Community Planning at a special event held in the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 14 Oct 2008

Neighbourhood Renewal delays

Community leaders and political representatives descended on NICVA for crisis talks on Neighbourhood Renewal. Jobs and services threatened.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 09 Oct 2008

Ensure rights are respected

The recent ten year anniversary of the introduction of the Human Rights Act (HRA)could be celebrated in no better way than to continue its work through the development of a strong Bill of Rights in Northern Ireland.
Human Rights Consortium | Press office | 09 Oct 2008

Challenge and reward of efficiency

Improved administrative efficiency in the not-for-profit sector means significant rewards for organisations that rise to the challenge.
Crucial Ltd | Sara O'Riordan | 07 Oct 2008

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