The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced the appointment of Siobhan Casey as the new Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland. Read more – executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/commissio…

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is now open for organisations in the Newry City area. The Brian Conlon Foundation is an independent Charitable Trust set up in Brian’s memory to continue his legacy by supporting causes that were close to his heart and that he

Our latest Annual Report is now available to download. In it, you'll find fascinating insights into the tangible progress we have made in the past year and hear the stories of those who are moving our communities forward. internationalfundforireland.com/publications/a…

It's been a busy few months for #TeamNICVA's policy team - here's a snapshot of our work so far in '25... ✔️ Representing the sector at key forums ✔️ Convening discussions on crucial issues ✔️ Building capacity ✔️ Gathering VCS insight Read more: bit.ly/4i897uj

This year voluntary organisation Women's Aid, marks 50 years. Join Sarah Clarke as she looks back at its progress and their trailblazing campaigns that have helped change the law. itv.com/watch/news/wom…

💜 Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Women make up 73% of the voluntary & community sector workforce, driving change & supporting communities. Today, we celebrate their strength, solidarity & impact - here in NI and beyond! #IWD25 #IWDNI25 #SolidarityBeyondBorders

💜 Today, we celebrate the trailblazers in our sector who push for inclusion, equality & empowerment every day... Women's Support Net NIRWN WOMEN'STEC WRDA Women's Aid NI Belfast Asian Women's Academy Here Reclaim the Agenda ...& so many more making a difference! #IWD25 #SolidarityBeyondBorders

📢 There’s still time to get involved in #IWDNI25! Join events across NI throughout March 2025, including the International Women’s Day march & rally taking place today! Find the full programme of events here: reclaimtheagenda.com/international-… #IWD25 #SolidarityBeyondBorders

📢 Calling all community leaders! Join us for an inspiring conversation on innovation & leadership 🎉 Hear from Dr. Adrian Johnston MBE & Moira Doherty on driving change in our sector. 📅 21 March 2025 | NICVA, Belfast 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3QU2ZtB

Executive Ministers, Mr Speaker, an Archbishop, a Chief Constable, a Consul General, two university Vice Chancellors, Chief Executives from the private and third sectors, a Cabinet Secretary, a Head of the Civil Service & more …. United to promote Northern Ireland in the USA 👏

Coming up on this weekend's #SundayPolitics from Washington. Taoiseach Micheál Martin Secretary of State Hilary Benn Congressman Rep. Richard Neal Former DUP MP Ian Paisley Plus Celine McStravick @rogerpolle and more Analysis from sarah smith BBC One NI & BBC iPlayer at 10am.

Catch-up #𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻: Mark Carruthers + Sec of State Hilary Benn , Celine McStravick NICVA , FSB Northern Ireland , Rep. Richard Neal The Ireland Funds Caitriona Perry + Taoiseach Micheál Martin Analysis sarah smith bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

📢 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

📣 Join us tomorrow at the All-Party Group on the Voluntary & Community Sector for a briefing by Assembly Committee for Communities Chair Colm Gildernew MLA & hear from Dr Lindsay.Cordery-Bruce on Core Funding Approaches, Developments & Learning from Wales. Register: tinyurl.com/ycxj2d9e #VoiceOfTheSector

Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has announced a £1500 support payment for Voluntary and Community organisations funded through his department’s Voluntary & Community Division and Community Empowerment Division. For more info go to communities-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…

Yesterday’s APG on the Voluntary & Community Sector met at Parliament Buildings, bringing together VCS orgs & MLAs. Celine McStravick highlighted key sector challenges, Dr Lindsay.Cordery-Bruce shared insights on core funding from Wales & Gordon Lyons MLA announced support for orgs.

What a morning so far!! 💜 To quote our speaker, Kathryn Torney, “We know how difficult life can be. We also know how wonderful it can be when someone steps into help…these everyday, local heroes make a real difference.. catching people before they fall.” #EverydayHeroes

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 & Madeleine Sugden 🌎. Register: tinyurl.com/3zwfayvz

Well done to all the winners at the CO3 #CO3Awards tonight! NICVA was delighted to be in attendance celebrating inspiring leadership. Special mention to NICVA Executive committee member Briege Arthurs from Forward South Partnership on her highly commended good relations award.

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 👇