NICVA

@NICVA

We're the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action. We support and represent voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland.

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Joined March 2009

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14KFollowers

NICVA@NICVA · Mar 28

We've decided to stop posting on X. We'd love you to stay in touch. Here’s where you can find us on elsewhere where there's lots going on: Facebook: tinyurl.com/mv7w29bf LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/43mmes27 Bluesky: tinyurl.com/bd7duxdv Here's more information on why 👇

NICVA's tweet image. We've decided to stop posting on X.

We'd love you to stay in touch. Here’s where you can find us on elsewhere where there's lots going on:

Facebook: tinyurl.com/mv7w29bf
LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/43mmes27
Bluesky: tinyurl.com/bd7duxdv

Here's more information on why 👇

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 27

Well done to all the winners at the @CO3updates #CO3Awards tonight! NICVA was delighted to be in attendance celebrating inspiring leadership. Special mention to NICVA Executive committee member Briege Arthurs from @ForwardSouthPB on her highly commended good relations award.

NICVA's tweet image. Well done to all the winners at the @CO3updates #CO3Awards tonight! NICVA was delighted to be in attendance celebrating inspiring leadership.

Special mention to NICVA Executive committee member Briege Arthurs from @ForwardSouthPB on her highly commended good relations award.

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 27

With misinformation on the rise, how can VCS organisations navigate the challenges of social media while staying true to their values? Join us for a discussion with @CharityComms, @FactCheckNI, Children's Law Centre & @madlinsudn. Register: tinyurl.com/3zwfayvz

NICVA's tweet image. With misinformation on the rise, how can VCS organisations navigate the challenges of social media while staying true to their values?

Join us for a discussion with @CharityComms, @FactCheckNI, Children's Law Centre &amp; @madlinsudn.

Register: tinyurl.com/3zwfayvz

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Advice NI@AdviceNI · Mar 27

Northern Ireland average personal debt revealed as crisis deepens. Average personal debt in Northern Ireland doubles as household bills rocket. New research highlights the key areas putting people into further debt. Read full story & research report here ow.ly/scG350VpxOt

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 27

📢 #SpringStatement: What it means for NI Our Head of Policy & Insight @scrabopower breaks down key issues - from welfare cuts to budget pressures. How will this impact our sector & communities? Find out more: 🔗 bit.ly/4l4RHAB

NICVA's tweet image. 📢 #SpringStatement: What it means for NI

Our Head of Policy &amp; Insight @scrabopower breaks down key issues - from welfare cuts to budget pressures. How will this impact our sector &amp; communities?

Find out more: 🔗 bit.ly/4l4RHAB

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 26

Join us & the Community Faiths' Forum on 2 April at 174 Trust to celebrate, connect, and explore the future of faith-based engagement in NI. Hear inspiring stories, showcase your projects and develop connections. Register: bit.ly/424IijM

NICVA's tweet image. Join us &amp; the Community Faiths' Forum on 2 April at 174 Trust to celebrate, connect, and explore the future of faith-based engagement in NI.

Hear inspiring stories, showcase your projects and develop connections.

Register: bit.ly/424IijM

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Belfast City Council@belfastcc · Mar 25

NEWS: Delivery partners appointed for Belfast PEACEPLUS projects ow.ly/ScPe50VnWJR @SEUPB

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NI_CRC@NI_CRC · Mar 25

🎉 Huge congratulations to all the winners of the Good Relations Awards 2025! 🏆 Your hard work inspires positive change. 🙌✨ ℹ️ goodrelationsawards.com #GRAWARDS25 #CommunityChampions

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 26

📢 Minister announces £1,500 support payment for VCS orgs At yesterday’s APG on the Voluntary & Community Sector, Minister @gordonlyons1 confirmed a £1,500 payment for organisations. Eligible orgs will be contacted soon, with payments due late March: bit.ly/3FBVPrC

NICVA's tweet image. 📢 Minister announces £1,500 support payment for VCS orgs

At yesterday’s APG on the Voluntary &amp; Community Sector, Minister @gordonlyons1 confirmed a £1,500 payment for organisations.

Eligible orgs will be contacted soon, with payments due late March: bit.ly/3FBVPrC

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 25

This Week’s #GrantTracker Round-Up! Funding for: 👶 Childhood support & community projects 🏡 Local organisations tackling social issues 🌍 Environmental & heritage initiatives ⚖️ Access to justice projects 📅 Council grants for arts & culture ℹ️: tinyurl.com/3vds2ars

NICVA's tweet image. This Week’s #GrantTracker Round-Up!

Funding for:
👶 Childhood support &amp; community projects
🏡 Local organisations tackling social issues
🌍 Environmental &amp; heritage initiatives
⚖️ Access to justice projects
📅 Council grants for arts &amp; culture

ℹ️: tinyurl.com/3vds2ars

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 24

📣 Join us tomorrow at the All-Party Group on the Voluntary & Community Sector for a briefing by @NIA_Communities Chair @GildernewColm & hear from @Lindsay_WCVA on Core Funding Approaches, Developments & Learning from Wales. Register: tinyurl.com/ycxj2d9e #VoiceOfTheSector

NICVA's tweet image. 📣 Join us tomorrow at the All-Party Group on the Voluntary &amp; Community Sector for a briefing by @NIA_Communities Chair @GildernewColm &amp; hear from @Lindsay_WCVA on Core Funding Approaches, Developments &amp; Learning from Wales.

Register: tinyurl.com/ycxj2d9e

#VoiceOfTheSector

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 20

📢 This Week’s #GrantTracker Round-Up 📢 Funding for: ⚖️ Legal action on racial injustice 🚁 Air ambulance patient & crew support 🧒 Children's grant pause update 🏃‍♂️ Physical activity for Parkinson’s Plus more funding, deadlines & resources! More here: tinyurl.com/2xv8bvdj

NICVA's tweet image. 📢 This Week’s #GrantTracker Round-Up 📢

Funding for:
⚖️ Legal action on racial injustice
🚁 Air ambulance patient &amp; crew support
🧒 Children's grant pause update
🏃‍♂️ Physical activity for Parkinson’s
Plus more funding, deadlines &amp; resources!

More here: tinyurl.com/2xv8bvdj

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Sandra Bailie@NICVAsandra · Mar 13

Great start to the @socentni Social Value conference with Adele from @TheWorkspaceGro telling the story of how their businesses and community support contribute to a thriving and healthy Draperstown - Risk, ambition and heart for the community. @NICVA

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 13

Are you a social entrepreneur based in NI? Are you looking to scale-up your work? Do you focus on financial inclusion? @UnLtd want to hear from young people wanting to make their communities fairer places to live. Applications are open until 24 March: tinyurl.com/56ac75xn

NICVA's tweet image. Are you a social entrepreneur based in NI? Are you looking to scale-up your work? Do you focus on financial inclusion?

@UnLtd want to hear from young people wanting to make their communities fairer places to live.

Applications are open until 24 March: tinyurl.com/56ac75xn

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 12

⏳ Last chance to register! ⏳ Faith-based groups - need help writing an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) policy? Our hands-on workshop will guide you through the process step by step. 📅 13 March 🕑 2pm - 3.30pm 📍 in NICVA 🔗 tinyurl.com/2mvd4asj

NICVA's tweet image. ⏳ Last chance to register! ⏳

Faith-based groups - need help writing an Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion (EDI) policy? Our hands-on workshop will guide you through the process step by step.

📅 13 March
🕑 2pm - 3.30pm
📍 in NICVA
🔗 tinyurl.com/2mvd4asj

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 12

Yesterday @DencopeDenise delivered bespoke Being an Effective Chairperson training to Ballymena South Community Cluster. Great to see such engagement from local leaders! Want to strengthen your board? Get in touch 👉 [email protected] #GoodGovernance #NICVAtraining

NICVA's tweet image. Yesterday @DencopeDenise delivered bespoke Being an Effective Chairperson training to Ballymena South Community Cluster. Great to see such engagement from local leaders!

Want to strengthen your board? Get in touch 👉 governance@nicva.org

#GoodGovernance #NICVAtraining

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 11

Our Trustee Training Series continues this week, and there’s still time to join our last two sessions: ✅ Being an Effective Chair – 12 Mar (Online) ✅ Governance for New Trustees – 25 Mar (Online) Book now: nicva.org/training #GoodGovernance #TrusteeTraining

NICVA's tweet image. Our Trustee Training Series continues this week, and there’s still time to join our last two sessions:

✅ Being an Effective Chair – 12 Mar (Online)
✅ Governance for New Trustees – 25 Mar (Online)

Book now: nicva.org/training

#GoodGovernance #TrusteeTraining

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NICVA@NICVA · Mar 11

#Funding News! 💪Up to £2.5M for youth empowerment 🔄 Match funding for small charities (up to £10K) 👩‍🦰 Women & Girls match funding 🌱 Grants for sustainable community buildings & even more grants and deadlines! More info: tinyurl.com/3xswjcaj #GrantTracker

NICVA's tweet image. #Funding News!

💪Up to £2.5M for youth empowerment
🔄 Match funding for small charities (up to £10K)
👩‍🦰 Women &amp; Girls match funding
🌱 Grants for sustainable community buildings
&amp; even more grants and deadlines!

More info: tinyurl.com/3xswjcaj

#GrantTracker

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