Belfast PCSP is seeking submissions for new proposals that tackle hate crime and support engagement between new and existing communities. Projects can be across North, South and East Belfast. To request an application form, please email [email protected] #MakingBelfastSafer

Great to hear the Minister recognise the role of employment/good jobs in lifting families out of poverty. Our Child Poverty and barriers to work research highlights how many households impacted by this issue in NI

Our NI Employment Manager Wendy Herbison, and Policy Officer Mary-Alice are at NICVA this morning to ensure the rights and needs of blind and partially sighted people in the workplace are heard. Thank you for this opportunity #VoiceOfTheSector #RNIBSeeDifferently

Welcome and positive NICVA event with Economy Minister@conormurphysf Economy NI on Good Jobs consultation this morning. Raised women's barriers to/in employment, need to make sure flexibility truly implemented so women&carers not excluded at recruitment stage.

Pleased to be partnering with NICVA Northern Ireland Food To Go Association Heathrow Airport on this important event The Labour Party conference. If you are attending conference drop into our event.

📹WATCH: Economy Minister @ConorMurphySF today visited NICVA to engage with its members on the Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill consultation. Read more and respond to the consultation at: economy-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…

Many thanks to the Economy NI Minister Conor Murphy & Dept officials for engaging with our members today on the 'Good Jobs' consultation. If you missed the event you can read our recap on the potential changes here ➡️ bit.ly/3AO23Co #VoiceOfTheSector #HaveYourSay

Good to meet with the Department for Infrastructure Minister John O' Dowd today to discuss the important role of the voluntary & community sector, the need for cross departmental working, and long term investment to improve outcomes for people in Northern Ireland. #VoiceOfTheSector

📢 Delighted to announce bookings are now open for our #NICVAsummit! Come and join us on 22 October in W5 for a day of #FutureThinking, learning, and building stronger connections throughout our sector. Register ➡️ bit.ly/3z77mML

Myself and Charmain Jones will be sharing some of our learning on embedding Gender Equality from our Iceland research trip and we would love to have you join us and hear all about it! #Gender #Equality #Iceland 🇮🇸 #NICVASummit #FutureThinking Register Now 👇

Vital discussion with John O' Dowd Department for Infrastructure - 🚌Simple infrastructure changes can alter travel behaviours 🏘Making health a central goal in urban planning can lead to community cohesion, physical activity & access to green spaces- ultimately leading to better outcomes for all.

❕ PANELLIST ANNOUNCEMENT ❕ We're thrilled to announce the second member of the panel for 'Breaking down barriers, building commUNITY', Lynda Gould. Learn more about the event and register here: bit.ly/buildingcommun… #GRW24 #GoodRelationsWeek24

The NI Executive have agreed a draft Programme for Government . It will go before the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday 9th September and then out for 8 week public consultation. It will detail 9 immediate priorities for the executive for the remaining 3 years of this assembly term.

Yesterday, Noeleen Lynch, our #NorthernIreland Director, met with Minister John O' Dowd to raise the urgent need for increased funding in #CommunityTransport. CT plays a key role in tackling climate change and improving healthcare access, especially in rural areas.

The next meeting of the All-Party Group on the Voluntary &Community Sector will focus on #UKSPF, and Departmental Budget impacts. Join us on 16 Sept at Stormont to engage with MLAs on these key issues. Register ➡️ bit.ly/3MyaEf3 #VoiceOfTheSector #HaveYourSay

Since Sept 2020 we've helped 171 people achieve their ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. Our next ILM course starts soon & we'd love to help you develop your confidence and skills! Register➡️ bit.ly/301OvOh #DevelopingLeaders #NICVAtraining

Please join us for a 'State of the sector' presentation and Q&A with Celine McStravick of NICVA. Sign up here: acf.org.uk/Shared_Content… #NorthernIreland