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NICVA @nicva.org · 11/06/2026

📢 Reminder: Our engagement session with senior NIO officials on the future of the Local Growth Fund takes place this Monday. A key opportunity for the voluntary & community sector to help shape future investment priorities in NI. 📅 15 June | 12pm 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4tNE8so #NICantWait

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NICVA @nicva.org · 11/06/2026

NICVA stands in solidarity with the minority ethnic families and communities affected by the recent violence, intimidation and hate crime across Northern Ireland. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4okm5Je

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NICVA @nicva.org · 11/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for #NICVASummit 2026. From keynote speakers and panel discussions to Engagement Hubs and networking, it was a day full of ideas, insight and collaboration. Missed it? Take a look at some of the highlights below 🎥

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NICVA @nicva.org · 09/06/2026

The NICVA Summit 2026 is almost here ⏳ We’re looking forward to welcoming you all for a fantastic day filled with insight, collaboration and inspiration. Keep an eye on our Facebook for some live updates throughout the day. See you tomorrow! #NICVASummit

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NICVA @nicva.org · 09/06/2026

💻 Free laptops for eligible VCSE organisations in NI. 300 available via the Department of Finance Digital Inclusion Action Plan. 📅 Apply by 21 June ⚡ First come, first served Details & apply 👉 tinyurl.com/34th53yh #DigitalInclusion

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NICVA @nicva.org · 08/06/2026

🚨 SOLD OUT 🚨 NICVA SUMMIT 2026 is now fully booked! Thank you for the incredible response. We look forward to welcoming delegates from across sectors on Wednesday for what promises to be an inspiring day. 🎉 #NICVASummit

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NICVA @nicva.org · 08/06/2026

📢 This week's Funding News is live. 🌱 Community grants up to £2k 📚 Funding of £10k–£25k 🌍 Environmental project grants up to £3k 🔬 Citizen science funding 🎨 Fully funded curator opportunities Plus upcoming deadlines and more funding opportunities tinyurl.com/m69p78fm #GrantTracker

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NICVA @nicva.org · 08/06/2026

We’re almost at capacity 🚨 The NICVA Summit 2026 is almost sold out, and it’s set to be our biggest one yet 👏 Do you want to be in the room with sector peers, decision makers and discuss the challenges & opportunities facing the sector? Don't miss it! 👉 nicvasummit.org/ #NICVASummit

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NICVA @nicva.org · 06/06/2026

Supporting volunteers well matters all year round. That’s why we're once again partnering with Volunteer Now this October to deliver the accredited ILM Level 3 Award in Management of Volunteers. 🔗 tinyurl.com/e646udxb #VolunteersWeek #DevelopingLeaders

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NICVA @nicva.org · 05/06/2026

Strengthening Voluntary Youth Work Together Built on two years of sector-led work, this process now has the support of the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People - backing the need for stronger coordination, shared infrastructure & a collective voice. 🔗 tinyurl.com/mryrnnes

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NICVA @nicva.org · 05/06/2026

What’s next for the voluntary & community sector - and how do we move from survival to system change? Hear from Tina McKenzie MBE + expert panel at #NICVASummit 📅 10 June | 📍 ICC Belfast 🔗 nicvasummit.org/

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NICVA @nicva.org · 05/06/2026

Looking for a volunteering opportunity? Or recruiting volunteers for your organisation? CommunityNI is home to a wide range of volunteering opportunities, including trustee and board vacancies from organisations across Northern Ireland. 🔗 Take a look: tinyurl.com/bdewnd6p #VolunteersWeek

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NICVA @nicva.org · 05/06/2026

What will Right Care, Right Person mean for people, communities & frontline services in NI? Join our discussion on the impact for the voluntary & community sector and how agencies can work together to deliver the right support, at the right time. 🔗 tinyurl.com/kxsfxzhn #PartnershipWorking

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NICVA @nicva.org · 04/06/2026

📅 June is a busy month at NICVA From #NICVASummit to training, engagement events and support opportunities, there are plenty of ways to connect, build skills and stay informed. Explore what’s coming up: www.nicva.org/events #VoiceOfTheSector #DevelopingLeaders

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NICVA @nicva.org · 04/06/2026

⏰ Time for a governance health check? The Governance Health Check is a simple self‑assessment tool helps trustees review and strengthen governance. Find out more 👉 lnkd.in/eaRN32Hc #VolunteersWeek #GoodGovernance

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NICVA @nicva.org · 04/06/2026

The VCSE sector is at a defining moment. Our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social shares why next week’s #NICVASummit matters. It’s not just about challenges - it’s about collaboration, solutions and what comes next. 📅 10 June 🎟 nicvasummit.org

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NICVA @nicva.org · 03/06/2026

Good to be at the Graduate Recruitment Fair at Ulster University this week chatting with students and graduates about careers in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. If you're exploring your next step, CommunityNI is a good place to start - www.communityni.org/job

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NICVA @nicva.org · 03/06/2026

Just one week to go until NICVA SUMMIT 2026! Bringing together VCSE leaders, changemakers and partners from across sectors for a day of insight, connection and discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping our communities. 🎟️ Book to join us: nicvasummit.org #NICVASummit

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NICVA @nicva.org · 02/06/2026

We're hiring at NICVA! Our current roles include: 🔹 Director of Sector Support 🔹 Facilities & Administration Manager Help support and strengthen the voluntary & community sector across Northern Ireland. ⏳ Applications close 8 June (12 noon) 🔗 www.nicva.org/jobs

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NICVA @nicva.org · 02/06/2026

To celebrate #VolunteersWeek we are sharing some of our top resources for #trustees. #1 is the Code of Good Governance, which sets out the key elements of good governance for the boards of NI voluntary and community organisations. ➡️ www.diycommitteeguide.org #VolunteersWeek

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NICVA @nicva.org · 02/06/2026

Funding roundup 📢 £1k/€1k for rural community projects £225k for early years parenting support Up to £500k for racial diversity research Up to £100k per year for justice initiatives €2k/£1.75k for Gaelic projects ⏰ Plus key deadlines 🔗 Full info: tinyurl.com/mvmmmkau #GrantTracker

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NICVA @nicva.org · 01/06/2026

We’re excited to share a packed NICVA Summit agenda 👇 Keynote & international speakers, panel discussions, interactive hubs and plenty of time to network & connect. A day to spark ideas, share learning and shape what’s next for the sector. 👉 nicvasummit.org/ #NICVASummit

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NICVA @nicva.org · 01/06/2026

🎉 It's #VolunteersWeek! A chance to celebrate and thank the volunteers who give their time, skills and experience to strengthen our communities. We've shared resources and support for volunteer-involving organisations 👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/2x4379em #VolunteersWeekNI

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NICVA @nicva.org · 29/05/2026

⏰ Closing Monday (5pm) Last chance to apply for our Support Officer role with the InsightLink project. Help support collaboration across NI, Ireland & GB. 🔗 www.nicva.org/jobs 📌 This role is part of InsightLink, a project supported by #PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the @seupb.bsky.social

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NICVA @nicva.org · 29/05/2026

Rising demand. Financial pressure. Political uncertainty. What does the future hold for civil society? 🎤 Matt Whittaker, CEO of @pbe.co.uk, joins us as a keynote speaker at NICVA SUMMIT 2026. Hear more in this short video 👇 📅 10 June | ICC Belfast 🎟️ nicvasummit.org #NICVASummit

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NICVA @nicva.org · 29/05/2026

Alun Milburn’s review highlights a “whole-system failure” for young people and work across the UK. In NI, cuts to the Local Growth Fund are hitting employability support hardest. We can’t reduce investment as need grows. Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/3ye5bvbs #NICantWait #LocalGrowthFund

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NICVA @nicva.org · 28/05/2026

A photo from today marking the end of Charlene Brooks' tenure as NICVA Chair and welcoming Stephen Dallas as our new Chair. Thanks again to Charlene for her leadership, and best wishes as we look ahead with Stephen in post.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 28/05/2026

🎧 In case you missed it… Our CEO joined BBC Talkback yesterday to discuss new CAF research showing NI donations fell from £479m (2024) to £250m (2025) - a 47% drop. Charities are under pressure from falling donations + rising demand. Listen back 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wvb4

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Talkback - 27/05/2026 - BBC Sounds

William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 28/05/2026

Final session announced for NICVA SUMMIT 2026. 🎤 Fireside Discussion: Communities, Challenges and Change Minister Gordon Lyons MLA and Gráinne Long (DfC) in conversation on the issues shaping communities in Northern Ireland. 📅 10 June | ICC Belfast 👉 nicvasummit.org #NICVASummit

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NICVA @nicva.org · 27/05/2026

Funding roundup 📢 £500–£2.5k for rural community projects | up to £3k tackling poverty & isolation | £500–£3k learner grants | £1.5k study bursary | up to £5k for digital inclusion & biodiversity projects Plus key deadlines Full details 👉 tinyurl.com/mr4343ve #GrantTracker

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NICVA @nicva.org · 22/05/2026

Following the devastating impact of Local Growth Fund cuts, it is critical the voluntary & community sector helps shape what comes next. NICVA is hosting an engagement session with senior NIO officials on the future of LGF investment in NI (2026–29). 📅 15 June Register: bit.ly/4tNE8so #NICantWait

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NICVA @nicva.org · 21/05/2026

📣 £3m fund for communities shaping the future of AI UK-wide programme from The National Lottery Community Fund, UKCF and CAST supporting community-led responses to AI’s impact. “AI Pulse” network of 50 organisations launching. First grants expected autumn 2026. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/28ak4zyr

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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) @jrct.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Voicing the Void NI’s Golden Seams project shows how storytelling can challenge assumptions, build empathy, and strengthen connection across difference. We are proud to support this work through our Northern Ireland programme. youtu.be/TaPWtx5Yicc?...

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Golden Seams: Restorative Storytelling for Change

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NICVA @nicva.org · 21/05/2026

A Sector that Speaks Clearly, and a System that Must Change Our 2026 Policy Survey highlights strong trust in collective advocacy across the VCSE sector, but continued barriers from fragmented decision-making and funding systems. The need for structural change is clear. Read more: bit.ly/4dmPC1j

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NICVA @nicva.org · 20/05/2026

📣 New guest blog: Spaces, Places & Belonging Community Hub Funding and training opportunities are open through the AHRC-funded programme supporting heritage & community-led work across the UK. NI organisations are encouraged to apply, with grants up to £30,000 available. 👉 tinyurl.com/z8k536pa

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NICVA @nicva.org · 19/05/2026

📣 Meet the Funder: Rosa Stand With Us Fund 2026 📅 28 May | 11am – 12pm Hear from Rosa on their new fund for women-led organisations tackling male violence against women and girls. Up to £28,000 available for organisational development. 👉 Book your place to learn more: tinyurl.com/6v2kf83e

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NICVA @nicva.org · 19/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Jenny Potter as NICVA’s new Director of Policy & Insight 👏 Jenny brings nearly 16 years’ experience in NI’s voluntary & community sector, most recently as Director of Services & Partnerships at NOW Group, with previous policy roles at Mencap & the MS Society. #TeamNICVA

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NICVA @nicva.org · 18/05/2026

We’re hiring at NICVA! Join the InsightLink team as a Support Officer and help support cross-border collaboration across NI, Ireland & GB. 🗓 Closes 1 June (5pm) 🔗 bit.ly/4dhDIpp This role is part of InsightLink, a project supported by #PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the @seupb.bsky.social.

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 18/05/2026

This Wednesday join us for an online conversation on North–South collaboration in community education. 📅 20 May 🕑 2pm 📍 Online Connect, share perspectives and explore possibilities for collaboration across the island. There’s still time to register 🔗 www.aontas.com/events/north...

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NICVA @nicva.org · 18/05/2026

Funding roundup 📢 Up to £30k for heritage & culture projects | £1m partnership funding for the voluntary sector | £200k–£500k for young women’s mental health | £30k–£300k arts learning grants | £500k–£5m community funding 📆 Plus key deadlines Full details 👉 tinyurl.com/377wk885 #GrantTracker

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NICVA @nicva.org · 15/05/2026

15 Engagement Hubs. One day of learning, discussion and connection. The NICVA SUMMIT 2026 programme is now live, with member-led sessions exploring the key issues shaping our communities and sector. 🎟️ Early Bird tickets available until 22 May 👉 nicvasummit.org #NICVASummit

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NICVA @nicva.org · 15/05/2026

📢 New #funding announcement Grants for young women’s mental health available now! New fund aims to improve the mental health of young women (14-25) Learn more & check eligibility 👉 www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk/young-womens... #GrantTracker

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NICVA @nicva.org · 14/05/2026

Great turnout for today’s session with QUB Science Shop 👏 Organisations heard how they can access free student research support to help explore challenges, evaluate impact & strengthen their work. Have a research idea you’d like support with? Find out more here: www.qub.ac.uk/scishop

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NICVA @nicva.org · 14/05/2026

Join us online on 28 May for our Meet the Funder webinar with Rosa and learn more about the Stand With Us Fund. Up to £28k available for women-led organisations addressing violence against women & girls. Book here 👉 tinyurl.com/6v2kf83e #Funding

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NICVA @nicva.org · 13/05/2026

We’re hiring at NICVA! 🔹 Director of Sector Support 🔹 Facilities & Administration Manager Help support and strengthen the voluntary & community sector across Northern Ireland. 🗓 Closes 8 June (12 noon) 🔗 www.nicva.org/jobs #CharityJobs #DirectorJobs

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NICVA @nicva.org · 13/05/2026

Good news - we’re extending Early Bird tickets for NICVA SUMMIT 2026 🎟️ Early Bird rates are now available until 22 May, giving you more time to book your place. Join us on 10 June at ICC Belfast for a day of insight, discussion and connection across sectors. 👉 nicvasummit.org #NICVASummit

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NICVA @nicva.org · 12/05/2026

Funding roundup 📢 £10k–£75k for arts projects | £40k–£70k for freshwater resilience work | grants for children & young people | €1.5k for community food initiatives | £5k collaborative community awards Plus key deadlines ➡️ tinyurl.com/2y86x64h #GrantTracker

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NICVA @nicva.org · 11/05/2026

Still lots to come this May at NICVA 🌱 Training & events on governance, coaching & mentoring, project planning, data protection & more. Book now 👉 www.nicva.org/training #NICVAtraining

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NICVA @nicva.org · 08/05/2026

A glimpse of the #NICVASummit 2026 speaker line‑up. Inspiring voices from across the voluntary & community sector, sharing insight & lived experience to spark action. 🎤 Matt Whittaker @pbe.co.uk 🎤 Diane Yentel (National Council of Nonprofits) 🎟️ Early bird tickets until 10 May www.nicvasummit.org

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NICVA @nicva.org · 08/05/2026

Future Foundations wrapped up in Ballymena last night. Thanks to all who shaped this work through regional events and sector conversations. A strong shared ambition for the future of voluntary youth work. Watch this space for findings and next steps. #DormantAccounts @playboardni.bsky.social

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