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NICVA @nicva.org · 27/06/2025

💡 Want to find the right funders faster and keep on top of deadlines? #GrantTracker helps streamline your funding search and manage your fundraising more effectively. 📢 Join our free webinar on 9 July, 12–1pm to learn more. 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/ynzjmvr7

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NICVA @nicva.org · 29/06/2025

📢 1 week left to apply! We’re recruiting a Project Administrator to help deliver the Community Empowerment Programme — an exciting role working with communities across Belfast to help deliver real change. 🗓️ Deadline: 6 July 📎Apply: bit.ly/4l3j2T2 #BelfastPEACEPLUS

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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Highlights from our recent event at Shankill Shared Women's Centre – here's a look back at our launch of new research on the transition from EU funding to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and its impact on equality groups across Northern Ireland. Read the report 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/ECNI/media/E...

Seven people standing in front of the Shankill Shared Women's Centre, with some holding a research report titled 'Funding for Equality Groups in NI: The Impact of the Transition from EU Funding to UK Shared Prosperity Fund'

Dr Eve Hepburn speaks at a podium with a microphone, with an Equality Commission for Northern Ireland banner in the background

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Attendees sit at a table listening as a researcher discusses a research report

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NICVA @nicva.org · 30/06/2025

We’ve joined partners across civil society urging the NI Executive to withdraw the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy, calling it unfit for purpose. We remain committed to working with government on a strategy that genuinely tackles poverty and delivers real change. Read more: bit.ly/3TQpSj8

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Save the Children NI @savethechildrenni.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We're one of 50 charities & orgs who have signed an open letter to say the Executive needs to withdraw its draft anti-poverty strategy. Children/families/ individuals in poverty deserve so much better from our political leaders. viewdigital.org/we-deserve-b...

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'We deserve better' – Charities urge Northern Ireland executive to drop 'harmful' anti-poverty strategy - VIEWdigital

Almost 50 charities and anti-poverty organisations have called on the Northern Ireland Executive to withdraw its draft strategy to tackle poverty, saying that families “deserve better”. The letter rea...

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Reclaim the Agenda @reclaimtheagenda.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We are one of the signatories to this letter sharing ' "dismay and frustration" at the draft strategy. It adds: "The undersigned agree that the Northern Ireland Executive's draft Anti-Poverty 'Strategy' does not meet the criteria of a reasonable strategy.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Children's Law Centre @childlawcentre.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Charities call for executive to drop 'harmful' anti-poverty strategy - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... CLC is one of almost 50 charities who have signed a letter to the Executive criticising the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy in its current form.

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Stormont: Charities call for executive to drop anti-poverty strategy

The letter says families "deserve better" than the strategy proposed by ministers at Stormont.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 26/06/2025

Today our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social spoke at @equalitycommni.bsky.social’s event on the impact of the loss of EU Funding on equality groups in NI. With funding ending in March 2026, we’re calling for action. 🔗 Read our 5 key asks 👉 bit.ly/3T8i6B1 #UKSPF #EconomicInclusion #LossOfEUfunding

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Celine McStravick @cmcstravick.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Starting strong with Friday porridge at new loaf cafe Bedford st - delicious . Shop Social Now Group #socialenterprise #outcomes

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We were delighted to attend the launch of the Skills Connect PEACEPLUS project this week, with €7,090,946 in funding secured to support 2,000 learners over the next four years. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/launch-skills-connect-peaceplus-skills-strategy-project-empower-people-disabilities

Maeve Monaghan from NOW Group, Gina McIntyre from SEUPB and Graeme Wilkinson (Department for the Economy) at the Skills Connect PEACEPLUS project launch in Co Louth

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Celine McStravick @cmcstravick.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

So exciting to be at launch of Community Empowerment programme @nicva.org , great example of partnership working. #peaceplus #leadership

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NICVA @nicva.org · 20/06/2025

✨ Member spotlight ✨ Shining a light on @clanryegroup.bsky.social - empowering people across Northern Ireland to break barriers and build brighter futures. From their Social Supermarket to employability programmes, they’re making a real difference! Learn more: bit.ly/4nbVFIR #ValueOfTheSector

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NICVA @nicva.org · 20/06/2025

🌍 New funding alert! The MACC Hub Flexible Fund supports support academic-community collaborations that learn by doing climate change adaptation where it matters most. Grants of £50k–£55k for up to 12 months. Next virtual support session: 8 July at 10am ➡️ shorturl.at/g4Hrh #GrantTracker

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NICVA @nicva.org · 23/06/2025

🌟 It’s #SmallCharityWeek! 🌟 Time to celebrate the small charities making a big impact in our communities. We’re here to help with: ✅ Free advice & resources ✅ Free networking events ✅ Free membership Explore our support → nicva.org 🔗Or get involved in the week smallcharityweek.org.uk

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NICVA @nicva.org · 23/06/2025

🗓️ Weekly funding news - out now: 💡 £20K for resilience + planning 📚 £30K for community-led heritage ❤️ £15K for NI heart health projects 🌱 £55K for climate collabs 💻 €500 for youth coding events 🎖️ £500–£200K for veterans support + upcoming deadlines More here 👉 tinyurl.com/nhdb9j73 #GrantTracker

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NICVA @nicva.org · 16/06/2025

Big milestone at last week’s Joint Forum: the NI Executive has formally signed off the Partnership Agreement & Fair Funding Principles, a major step forward for gov–VCS relations. Thanks to Tracy Johnston (DfC) for her invaluable leadership as she chaired her final meeting. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4y65mb6j

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NICVA @nicva.org · 16/06/2025

This week’s funding news: 🤝 Up to £50k to strengthen NI / GB community links 🎨 £100k arts grants for climate action 🌳 £250–£2.5k for tree planting 📚 Up to £750k for research on education, welfare, justice 🌐 Grants for overseas work & environment 🔗 tinyurl.com/y32mb8bz #GrantTracker

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FactCheckNI @factcheckni.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Immigration in NI: Did a local bus company recently drop off a “bus load” of migrants in Lisburn? No. This is a good example of how photos shared on social media can be misinterpreted or misleading.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 17/06/2025

📢 Fermanagh Trust has launched the Tackling Poverty Fund with Encirc - offering up to £3,000 for local not‑for‑profits helping people build autonomy, self-reliance & resilience in Co. Fermanagh. Apply by 12 noon, 26 June. More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/y37zkz36 #GrantTracker #TacklingPoverty

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

In response to ongoing tensions and attacks on people’s homes and property in some areas of Northern Ireland, senior leaders in the housing and homelessness NGO sector have joined together in their condemnation of the attacks. Read the statement here: homelessconnect.org/press-releas...

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Children's Law Centre @childlawcentre.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Read our statement on the racist attacks taking place in Ballymena and across other areas this week.

The Children’s Law Centre unequivocally condemns the racist violence that has taken place in recent days in Ballymena and other areas.

Many in our community, especially vulnerable children and young people, will be terrified by these events and deeply concerned by the potential for further harm.

Everyone has a right to live in a society free from fear, intimidation and the threat of violence and we offer our unwavering solidarity to our neighbours and friends from ethnic minority communities.

Our thoughts are with those who have had their lives utterly torn apart in recent days, the impact of which cannot be overstated.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 12/06/2025

Our Director of Policy and Insight, @scrabopower.bsky.social, provides an overview of the key announcements from yesterday’s Spending Review and what they mean for Northern Ireland. 📖 Read the full briefing: tinyurl.com/4mu4aztw #SpendingReview

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NICVA @nicva.org · 12/06/2025

📢 We’ve published a Key Messages Paper on priorities for post-UKSPF funding in NI. The voluntary & community sector is central to tackling economic inactivity. We need long-term, strategic investment for an inclusive labour market. 🔗 tinyurl.com/muh92b8w #UKSPF #NICVA #EconomicInclusion

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NICVA @nicva.org · 12/06/2025

NICVA condemns the recent violence, racism, and intimidation in Ballymena and across Northern Ireland. We stand in solidarity with those affected and call for calm, compassion, and collective leadership. Read our full statement: tinyurl.com/4k6xy3ww

Graphic with a quote from NICVA's CEO Celine McStravick that reads: “Racism is a scourge that we must confront together and eliminate from our society. Our thoughts are with all those affected by recent racist violence – we stand in solidarity with the families and communities impacted. NICVA will continue to work with our partners across the voluntary and community sector, civil society, and the NI Executive to promote peace, inclusion, and respect for every person. In this moment, we call for calm, compassion, and courageous collective leadership”.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 11/06/2025

Today our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social chaired a panel at @eesc.bsky.social‬'s All-Island Stakeholder Forum on post-Brexit mobility. Critical for us to ensure that voluntary & community sector voices are heard #ValueOfTheSector

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Celine McStravick @cmcstravick.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

@crossborder.bsky.social #S2@25 event showcasing impact of cross border bodies established as part of the Good Friday Agreement #impact #leadership #outcomes

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NICVA @nicva.org · 28/05/2025

🗓️ Future dates for All-Party Group meetings on the Voluntary & Community Sector are now live on our website – make sure to get them in your diary! 👉 bit.ly/43K7NK3 #APG #VoiceOfTheSector

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All Party Group on Voluntary and Community Sector - Further Meeting Dates for 2025 confirmed

Future arrangements for the All-Party Group on the Voluntary and Community Sector meetings for 2025 have been confirmed.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 28/05/2025

The APG on the Voluntary & Community Sector met yesterday at Stormont. MLAs & VCS reps heard from: 🔹 Economy Minister on funding & social value 🔹 Sian Mulholland MLA on the Lotteries for Communities Bill 🔹 NICVA’s Denise Copeland on banking & governance challenges for the VCS. #VoiceOfTheSector

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Celine McStravick @cmcstravick.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

@crossborder.bsky.social #S2@25 event showcasing impact of cross border bodies established as part of the Good Friday Agreement #impact #leadership #outcomes

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

We're in Dublin today at @crokepark.bsky.social for @thewheelireland.bsky.social's annual 'Summit'. If you're at the conference, call at our exhibition stand and have a chat about cross-border training courses, the New Common Charter, and webinars on social security and skills & qualifications.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 22/05/2025

🗣️ Our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social spoke at Stormont this week exploring whether the People’s Postcode Lottery could operate in NI. It’s not just about lotteries. It’s about fair funding, inclusion & ending the pattern of NI’s #VolCom sector being left out. Read more: tinyurl.com/mtar6npv

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NICVA @nicva.org · 21/05/2025

📍The next All-Party Group on the Voluntary & Community Sector meets Tues 27 May at Stormont, 12.30–2pm. The Minister for the Economy Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA will be in attendance. There's still time to register! Book now - tinyurl.com/7hbz2j33 #VoiceOfTheSector

Graphic with a photo of Stormont and text that reads: All Party Group on the Voluntary & Community Sector - Tuesday, 27 May | 12.30 - 2pm - Senate Room, Parliament Buildings.

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Sian Mulholland MLA @sianalliance.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Your contribution today was wonderful Celine, you’re such a passionate advocate for the sector. Thank you and you’re right - govt is not off the hook and pressure will remain to push for fair and sustainable funding models to be put in place alongside the philanthropy

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NICVA @nicva.org · 15/05/2025

🎨 Funding open for arts-based projects in NI Grants of £10,001–£75,000 available from Arts Council NI for projects that grow community arts engagement and reflect NI’s diversity. 🗓️ Deadline: 6 June, 12pm 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc6n5ps2 #GrantTracker #FundingNews

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National Lottery Project Funding 2025-2026 | Arts Council NI

National Lottery Project Funding 2025-2026 The Arts Council has designed this programme to assist organisations to deliver arts projects which contribute…

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NICVA @nicva.org · 16/05/2025

🌟 Member Spotlight: Bolster Community Celebrating 20 years of impact! From autism support to social enterprise, Bolster Commnity continues to build connected, thriving communities across NI. 💪 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mrs8vb8h #NICVAmembers

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NICVA @nicva.org · 16/05/2025

Great to meet with our counterparts from NCVO, @scvo.scot, @wcvacymru.bsky.social & The Wheel today - the 5 councils for voluntary action across the UK & RoI. Plenty of shared challenges, but even more shared learning. We're stronger when we collaborate. 💪 #StrongerTogether #StrongerCharities

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Celine McStravick @cmcstravick.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Buzz at Stormont as we heard about potential of people’s postcode lottery - does this let gov off the hook?? Absolutely not! But our sector also needs additional flexible funding that supports creativity and innovation - follow @nicva.org to find out more about @sianalliance.bsky.social PMB

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Celine McStravick @cmcstravick.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

👏👏UKSPF workshop hearing how 60+ orgs are tackling economic inactivity. Our sector stepped up when ESF funding ended — we built partnerships, focused on people, and made UKSPF work despite the challenges. Now we need clarity: what’s next? NICVA’s latest policy update: www.nicva.org/article/nicv...

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NICVA @nicva.org · 19/05/2025

🆕 New week, new funding! Grants available for: ✨ Black & racially minoritised-led women’s & girls’ orgs 🩺 Projects tackling health inequalities 🥦 Children's nutrition & cooking projects ⚖️ Social justice initiatives 🎨 Inclusive arts projects 🗓️ Plus upcoming deadlines More here: tinyurl.com/443ns7r4

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NICVA @nicva.org · 12/05/2025

🆕 New funding now open: 🔸 £150k over 5yrs for work with justice-experienced youth 🔸 Grants for sport, creativity, & digital innovation 🔸 €400k for Irish-language theatre touring 🔸 Up to £15k for creative communities & youth projects More info 👉 tinyurl.com/58kywcn6 #GrantTracker #FundingNews

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NICVA @nicva.org · 07/05/2025

📢 Big changes are coming to employment law in NI. The #GoodJobs Bill sets out major reforms – from flexible working to zero-hours contracts. We've summarised what it means for the voluntary and community sector, and how to prepare ➡️ bit.ly/42NWY8P

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NICVA @nicva.org · 08/05/2025

🎨 New arts funding now open! The newly launched Hugo Burge Foundation is offering grants up to £15,000 for: 🎭 Creative Communities – cultural projects, festivals & community arts 🎨 Creative Education – arts-led education for ages 0–29 More info ➡ tinyurl.com/bpe8cw85 #GrantTracker #ArtsFunding

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NICVA @nicva.org · 08/05/2025

Thanks to all who joined our Charities SORP seminar this morning! Rossa Keown from CCNI shared key insights on the proposed changes and encouraged everyone to respond to the consultation by 20 June. More info ➡️ bit.ly/43Fl8mI

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NICVA @nicva.org · 09/05/2025

Great afternoon in Portstewart on Wednesday, delivering bespoke Governing Document training to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council staff. Thanks to everyone who joined the session! Interested in training for your organisation or group? Get in touch ➡️ www.nicva.org/support-form #NICVAtraining

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NICVA @nicva.org · 09/05/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the launch of our new VCS Policy Community network this morning! Great to connect with so many working on policy & public affairs across the sector - and brilliant insights from Ann Watt at @pivotalppf.bsky.social on the current policy landscape in NI.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 30/04/2025

Today, @cmcstravick.bsky.social joined Ian Jeffers (Co-operation Ireland) to give evidence to the House of Lords NI Scrutiny Committee on how the Windsor Framework is affecting the voluntary & community sector - raising concerns we’re hearing from our members. Watch back: tinyurl.com/t5na7d4z

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NICVA @nicva.org · 30/04/2025

🎭 Looking for funding for your theatre? Grants of up to £7,500 are available for essential works — and up to £20,000 in capital funding to support buildings or equipment. Apply now via Theatres Trust ➡ tinyurl.com/2s3dcp4d #GrantTracker #TheatreFunding #ArtsSupport

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Grants & Funding

Through the Theatres Protection Fund, we are able to provide capital funds to theatres in need and at risk.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 23/04/2025

💡 Grants for charities supporting young people in health, sport, arts & education. Hays Travel Foundation is offering £2K–£15K for projects with clear outcomes. Open to registered charities in Hays Travel areas. Apply now for July Board review 👉 www.haystravel.co.uk/foundation/home #GrantTracker

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NICVA @nicva.org · 25/04/2025

📢 Meet Women in Media Belfast (WIMB) CIC, our latest #NICVAMemberSpotlight! WIMB empowers women’s voices across media and builds community through training, events & collaborations. Learn more & get involved: tinyurl.com/3uuh8xmy #MemberSpotlight #WomenInMedia

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Women on Air media training session at U105

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Belfast High pupil Kathryn Walker (17) speaking at #WIM24

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