CEO @NICVA ( Northern Ireland Council Voluntary Action) providing support and leadership to create an effective & vibrant voluntary and community sector.

Joined January 2014
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Celine McStravick retweeted
28 Mar 2025
We've decided to stop posting on X. We'd love you to stay in touch. Hereโ€™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 ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Celine McStravick retweeted
27 Mar 2025
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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Celine McStravick retweeted
27 Mar 2025
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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Celine McStravick retweeted
What a morning so far!! ๐Ÿ’œ To quote our speaker, Kathryn Torney, โ€œWe know how difficult life can be. We also know how wonderful it can be when someone steps into helpโ€ฆthese everyday, local heroes make a real difference.. catching people before they fall.โ€ #EverydayHeroes
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Celine McStravick retweeted
26 Mar 2025
Yesterdayโ€™s 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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Celine McStravick retweeted
Minister @gordonlyons1 has announced a ยฃ1500 support payment for Voluntary and Community organisations funded through his departmentโ€™s Voluntary & Community Division and Community Empowerment Division. For more info go to communities-ni.gov.uk/news/mโ€ฆ
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Celine McStravick retweeted
24 Mar 2025
๐Ÿ“ฃ 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
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Celine McStravick retweeted
20 Mar 2025
๐Ÿ“ข This Weekโ€™s #GrantTracker Round-Up ๐Ÿ“ข Funding for: โš–๏ธ Legal action on racial injustice ๐Ÿš Air ambulance patient & crew support ๐Ÿง’ Children's grant pause update ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Physical activity for Parkinsonโ€™s Plus more funding, deadlines & resources! More here: tinyurl.com/2xv8bvdj
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Celine McStravick retweeted
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 โ€ฆ. United to promote Northern Ireland in the USA ๐Ÿ‘
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Celine McStravick retweeted
Coming up on this weekend's #SundayPolitics from Washington. Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD Secretary of State @hilarybennmp Congressman @RepRichardNeal Former DUP MP Ian Paisley Plus @celinemcs @rogerpolle and more Analysis from @BBCsarahsmith BBC One NI & @BBCiPlayer at 10am.
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Celine McStravick retweeted
7 Mar 2025
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-aiโ€ฆ
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Celine McStravick retweeted
10 Mar 2025
๐Ÿ“ข Calling all community leaders! Join us for an inspiring conversation on innovation & leadership ๐ŸŽ‰ Hear from Dr. Adrian Johnston MBE & @moira_doherty1 on driving change in our sector. ๐Ÿ“… 21 March 2025 | NICVA, Belfast ๐Ÿ”— Register now: bit.ly/3QU2ZtB
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Celine McStravick retweeted
8 Mar 2025
๐Ÿ’œ 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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Celine McStravick retweeted
8 Mar 2025
๐Ÿ“ข Thereโ€™s still time to get involved in #IWDNI25! Join events across NI throughout March 2025, including the International Womenโ€™s Day march & rally taking place today! Find the full programme of events here: reclaimtheagenda.com/internaโ€ฆ #IWD25 #SolidarityBeyondBorders
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Celine McStravick retweeted
8 Mar 2025
๐Ÿ’œ Today, we celebrate the trailblazers in our sector who push for inclusion, equality & empowerment every day... @WSN_NI @nirwnnews @womenstec @WRDA_team @WomensAidNI @BAWABelfast @Here_NI @ReclaimAgenda ...& so many more making a difference! #IWD25 #SolidarityBeyondBorders
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Celine McStravick retweeted
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.โ€ฆ
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Celine McStravick retweeted
7 Mar 2025
It's been a busy few months for #TeamNICVA's policy team - here's a snapshot of our work so far in '25... โœ”๏ธ Representing the sector at key forums โœ”๏ธ Convening discussions on crucial issues โœ”๏ธ Building capacity โœ”๏ธ Gathering VCS insight Read more: bit.ly/4i897uj
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Celine McStravick retweeted
๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐จ๐ง ๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง is now open for organisations in the Newry City area. The Brian Conlon Foundation is an independent Charitable Trust set up in Brianโ€™s 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 ๐๐ž๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ (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 ๐Ÿ”— Find out more and apply here: communityfoundationni.org/grโ€ฆ
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Celine McStravick retweeted
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/neโ€ฆ
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