CEO @NICVA ( Northern Ireland Council Voluntary Action) providing support and leadership to create an effective & vibrant voluntary and community sector.
We've decided to stop posting on X.
We'd love you to stay in touch. Hereโs where you can find us on elsewhere where there's lots going on:
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Here's more information on why ๐
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We've decided to stop posting on X.
NICVA believes that the increasingly divisive nature of X, along with an increase in the promotion of false, negative and hateful messaging, does not align with our values of courage, collaboration, caring and commitment to excellence.
We are choosing to focus on other, safer channels and will continue to monitor these in light of our values.
You can continue stay in touch with us on the platforms shared above, and via our website.
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.
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
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What a morning so far!! ๐
To quote our speaker, Kathryn Torney,
โWe know how difficult life can be. We also know how wonderful it can be when someone steps into helpโฆthese everyday, local heroes make a real difference.. catching people before they fall.โ
#EverydayHeroes
Yesterdayโs APG on the Voluntary & Community Sector met at Parliament Buildings, bringing together VCS orgs & MLAs.
@celinemcs highlighted key sector challenges, @Lindsay_WCVA shared insights on core funding from Wales & @gordonlyons1 announced support for orgs.
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ALT Photo of the APG for the Voluntary and Community Sector meeting taking place in Stormont.
ALT Photo of Diane Forsythe MLA, Celine McStravick, Brian Kingston MLA, Ciara Ferguson MLA, Nicola Brogan MLA and Jonny Currie, pictured in the Senate Chamber following the APG on the Voluntary and Community Sector.
ALT Photo of Diane Forsythe MLA and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA, pictured in the Senate Chamber following the APG on the Voluntary and Community Sector.
Minister @gordonlyons1 has announced a ยฃ1500 support payment for Voluntary and Community organisations funded through his departmentโs Voluntary & Community Division and Community Empowerment Division. For more info go to communities-ni.gov.uk/news/mโฆ
๐ข This Weekโs #GrantTracker Round-Up ๐ข
Funding for:
โ๏ธ Legal action on racial injustice
๐ Air ambulance patient & crew support
๐ง Children's grant pause update
๐โโ๏ธ Physical activity for Parkinsonโs
Plus more funding, deadlines & resources!
More here: tinyurl.com/2xv8bvdj
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 โฆ. United to promote Northern Ireland in the USA ๐
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/womens-aiโฆ
๐ข Calling all community leaders! Join us for an inspiring conversation on innovation & leadership ๐
Hear from Dr. Adrian Johnston MBE & @moira_doherty1 on driving change in our sector.
๐ 21 March 2025 | NICVA, Belfast
๐ Register now: bit.ly/3QU2ZtB
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๐ 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
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๐ข Thereโs still time to get involved in #IWDNI25!
Join events across NI throughout March 2025, including the International Womenโs Day march & rally taking place today!
Find the full programme of events here: reclaimtheagenda.com/internaโฆ#IWD25#SolidarityBeyondBorders
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.โฆ
It's been a busy few months for #TeamNICVA's policy team - here's a snapshot of our work so far in '25...
โ๏ธ Representing the sector at key forums
โ๏ธ Convening discussions on crucial issues
โ๏ธ Building capacity
โ๏ธ Gathering VCS insight
Read more: bit.ly/4i897uj
ALT Photo collage showcasing NICVA's policy work over the past few months - from our APG event in NICVA with the Communities Minister speaking, to meeting Lord Carlile, Chair of the Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee, to the Joint Forum new members and meeting the Health Minister re core funding.
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐จ๐ง ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง is now open for organisations in the Newry City area.
The Brian Conlon Foundation is an independent Charitable Trust set up in Brianโs memory to continue his legacy by supporting causes that were close to his heart and that he was passionate about.
Grants will support the provision of projects based in ๐๐๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ (Boundary map available on application portal).
The fund will focus on the following priorities:
โ Advancement of Education
โ Advancement of Amateur sport
โ Opportunities for young people from the local area
โ Assistance for communities in disadvantaged areas
Closing Date: Mar 25, 2025 13:00
๐ Find out more and apply here: communityfoundationni.org/grโฆ
ALT Text: A new round of funding from the Brian Conlon Foundation is now open for groups in the Newry Area
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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 โ executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/neโฆ
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