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We're the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action. We support and represent voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland.
At yesterday’s Banking Roundtable at Stormont, our Governance & Charity Advice Manager continued to press for better banking services for charities, community groups & voluntary organisations.
Reviewing banking options? Our updated NI charity bank account comparison table may help: bit.ly/41gDOrV
Reviewing banking options? Our updated NI charity bank account comparison table may help: bit.ly/41gDOrV
December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
At yesterday’s Banking Roundtable at Stormont, our Governance & Charity Advice Manager continued to press for better banking services for charities, community groups & voluntary organisations.
Reviewing banking options? Our updated NI charity bank account comparison table may help: bit.ly/41gDOrV
Reviewing banking options? Our updated NI charity bank account comparison table may help: bit.ly/41gDOrV
🎁 Stallholder Spotlight: Storybox
Storybox brings thoughtful, sustainable gifting to our Mini Christmas Fair on Friday. Their collection features ethical gifts from local makers and social enterprises, with every purchase supporting community impact across NI.
Register: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
Storybox brings thoughtful, sustainable gifting to our Mini Christmas Fair on Friday. Their collection features ethical gifts from local makers and social enterprises, with every purchase supporting community impact across NI.
Register: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
December 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🎁 Stallholder Spotlight: Storybox
Storybox brings thoughtful, sustainable gifting to our Mini Christmas Fair on Friday. Their collection features ethical gifts from local makers and social enterprises, with every purchase supporting community impact across NI.
Register: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
Storybox brings thoughtful, sustainable gifting to our Mini Christmas Fair on Friday. Their collection features ethical gifts from local makers and social enterprises, with every purchase supporting community impact across NI.
Register: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
Great to be part of the Shared Island Innovators Conference in Dublin yesterday. Our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social joined a strong lineup to discuss cross-border collaboration.
Well done to @thewheelireland.bsky.social for an inspiring and impactful event.
Well done to @thewheelireland.bsky.social for an inspiring and impactful event.
What a hugely successful and generative event today at the Shared Island Innovators Conference in Dublin.
Highlights of the morning included:
Highlights of the morning included:
December 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Great to be part of the Shared Island Innovators Conference in Dublin yesterday. Our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social joined a strong lineup to discuss cross-border collaboration.
Well done to @thewheelireland.bsky.social for an inspiring and impactful event.
Well done to @thewheelireland.bsky.social for an inspiring and impactful event.
🎨 Stallholder Spotlight: Living in Colour
Living in Colour (Head Injury Support) will join our Mini Christmas Fair & AGM on Friday! Their handmade jewellery, cards and art are created in Newry by ABI survivors, with every purchase supporting their vital services.
Join us on Friday: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
Living in Colour (Head Injury Support) will join our Mini Christmas Fair & AGM on Friday! Their handmade jewellery, cards and art are created in Newry by ABI survivors, with every purchase supporting their vital services.
Join us on Friday: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🎨 Stallholder Spotlight: Living in Colour
Living in Colour (Head Injury Support) will join our Mini Christmas Fair & AGM on Friday! Their handmade jewellery, cards and art are created in Newry by ABI survivors, with every purchase supporting their vital services.
Join us on Friday: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
Living in Colour (Head Injury Support) will join our Mini Christmas Fair & AGM on Friday! Their handmade jewellery, cards and art are created in Newry by ABI survivors, with every purchase supporting their vital services.
Join us on Friday: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
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Yesterday, Dr. Eve Cobain presented our recent research for the Alliance for Lifelong Learning, created with FALNI, looking at how the impact of adult education is captured in Northern Ireland.
You can read the report here: tinyurl.com/ytjpntxx
You can read the report here: tinyurl.com/ytjpntxx
December 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Yesterday, Dr. Eve Cobain presented our recent research for the Alliance for Lifelong Learning, created with FALNI, looking at how the impact of adult education is captured in Northern Ireland.
You can read the report here: tinyurl.com/ytjpntxx
You can read the report here: tinyurl.com/ytjpntxx
📣 Creative Ireland grants now open!
🎨 Creative Health & Wellbeing in the Community
🤝 Creative Communities on a Shared Island
🌱 Creative Youth Nurture Fund
📅 Closing: 27 Feb 2026, 1pm
💻 Info sessions: Jan 14 (Belfast), Jan 22 (Dublin), Dec 15 (online)
🔗 Apply: tinyurl.com/mrxedt8e
#GrantTracker
🎨 Creative Health & Wellbeing in the Community
🤝 Creative Communities on a Shared Island
🌱 Creative Youth Nurture Fund
📅 Closing: 27 Feb 2026, 1pm
💻 Info sessions: Jan 14 (Belfast), Jan 22 (Dublin), Dec 15 (online)
🔗 Apply: tinyurl.com/mrxedt8e
#GrantTracker
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
📣 Creative Ireland grants now open!
🎨 Creative Health & Wellbeing in the Community
🤝 Creative Communities on a Shared Island
🌱 Creative Youth Nurture Fund
📅 Closing: 27 Feb 2026, 1pm
💻 Info sessions: Jan 14 (Belfast), Jan 22 (Dublin), Dec 15 (online)
🔗 Apply: tinyurl.com/mrxedt8e
#GrantTracker
🎨 Creative Health & Wellbeing in the Community
🤝 Creative Communities on a Shared Island
🌱 Creative Youth Nurture Fund
📅 Closing: 27 Feb 2026, 1pm
💻 Info sessions: Jan 14 (Belfast), Jan 22 (Dublin), Dec 15 (online)
🔗 Apply: tinyurl.com/mrxedt8e
#GrantTracker
Free workshop: Facilitation Skills for Community Development
📅 11 Dec | 📍 NICVA
Learn tools for active listening, group dynamics & inclusive decision-making.
Open to those living/working in the Belfast City Council area.
Register: tinyurl.com/4439vx4t
#BelfastPEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
📅 11 Dec | 📍 NICVA
Learn tools for active listening, group dynamics & inclusive decision-making.
Open to those living/working in the Belfast City Council area.
Register: tinyurl.com/4439vx4t
#BelfastPEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Free workshop: Facilitation Skills for Community Development
📅 11 Dec | 📍 NICVA
Learn tools for active listening, group dynamics & inclusive decision-making.
Open to those living/working in the Belfast City Council area.
Register: tinyurl.com/4439vx4t
#BelfastPEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
📅 11 Dec | 📍 NICVA
Learn tools for active listening, group dynamics & inclusive decision-making.
Open to those living/working in the Belfast City Council area.
Register: tinyurl.com/4439vx4t
#BelfastPEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
🕯️ Stallholder Spotlight: Bolster Community
Bolster Community joins our Mini Christmas Fair this Friday! Their Acorn Scents candles are hand-poured by young adults with additional needs, with all profits supporting their services.
Come meet the team on 5 Dec...
Register: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
Bolster Community joins our Mini Christmas Fair this Friday! Their Acorn Scents candles are hand-poured by young adults with additional needs, with all profits supporting their services.
Come meet the team on 5 Dec...
Register: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
December 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🕯️ Stallholder Spotlight: Bolster Community
Bolster Community joins our Mini Christmas Fair this Friday! Their Acorn Scents candles are hand-poured by young adults with additional needs, with all profits supporting their services.
Come meet the team on 5 Dec...
Register: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
Bolster Community joins our Mini Christmas Fair this Friday! Their Acorn Scents candles are hand-poured by young adults with additional needs, with all profits supporting their services.
Come meet the team on 5 Dec...
Register: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
🚀 Great session this morning on building a case for support + driving change! Huge thanks to all who joined, shared insights and contributed to the discussions.
👉 Our next Impact Practice Network meeting will have an Impact Innovation Lab focus.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/3e24cf5f
@aontas.com
👉 Our next Impact Practice Network meeting will have an Impact Innovation Lab focus.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/3e24cf5f
@aontas.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🚀 Great session this morning on building a case for support + driving change! Huge thanks to all who joined, shared insights and contributed to the discussions.
👉 Our next Impact Practice Network meeting will have an Impact Innovation Lab focus.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/3e24cf5f
@aontas.com
👉 Our next Impact Practice Network meeting will have an Impact Innovation Lab focus.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/3e24cf5f
@aontas.com
📣 Funding roundup!
Here's what's new this week:
🏘️ Multi-year community & infrastructure grants
🎵 Up to £1,500 or instruments for music projects
🍽️ Food projects for vulnerable children
💷 Up to £5,000 for local initiatives
🩺 £25k–£150k for cancer support
🔗 Full details: tinyurl.com/vhm38pyv
Here's what's new this week:
🏘️ Multi-year community & infrastructure grants
🎵 Up to £1,500 or instruments for music projects
🍽️ Food projects for vulnerable children
💷 Up to £5,000 for local initiatives
🩺 £25k–£150k for cancer support
🔗 Full details: tinyurl.com/vhm38pyv
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
📣 Funding roundup!
Here's what's new this week:
🏘️ Multi-year community & infrastructure grants
🎵 Up to £1,500 or instruments for music projects
🍽️ Food projects for vulnerable children
💷 Up to £5,000 for local initiatives
🩺 £25k–£150k for cancer support
🔗 Full details: tinyurl.com/vhm38pyv
Here's what's new this week:
🏘️ Multi-year community & infrastructure grants
🎵 Up to £1,500 or instruments for music projects
🍽️ Food projects for vulnerable children
💷 Up to £5,000 for local initiatives
🩺 £25k–£150k for cancer support
🔗 Full details: tinyurl.com/vhm38pyv
Great to join Rural Community Network for a timely discussion on banking access for rural voluntary & community organisations.
The event brought together sector organisations, MLAs from the Finance Committee, and the Charity Commission to discuss the real challenges and explore practical solutions.
The event brought together sector organisations, MLAs from the Finance Committee, and the Charity Commission to discuss the real challenges and explore practical solutions.
December 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Great to join Rural Community Network for a timely discussion on banking access for rural voluntary & community organisations.
The event brought together sector organisations, MLAs from the Finance Committee, and the Charity Commission to discuss the real challenges and explore practical solutions.
The event brought together sector organisations, MLAs from the Finance Committee, and the Charity Commission to discuss the real challenges and explore practical solutions.
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Today marks the start of Homelessness Awareness Week 2025.
We are at Stormont today as the All-Party Group on Homelessness hosts an event in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings.
We are at Stormont today as the All-Party Group on Homelessness hosts an event in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings.
December 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Today marks the start of Homelessness Awareness Week 2025.
We are at Stormont today as the All-Party Group on Homelessness hosts an event in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings.
We are at Stormont today as the All-Party Group on Homelessness hosts an event in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings.
⌛ Final call for King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2026!
KAVS is the top honour for UK volunteer groups.
If you know of a group doing exceptional work, why not nominate them.
❗ Group members can’t nominate.
📅 Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
Nominate here: kavs.dcms.gov.uk/make-a-nomin...
#GrantTracker
KAVS is the top honour for UK volunteer groups.
If you know of a group doing exceptional work, why not nominate them.
❗ Group members can’t nominate.
📅 Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
Nominate here: kavs.dcms.gov.uk/make-a-nomin...
#GrantTracker
November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
⌛ Final call for King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2026!
KAVS is the top honour for UK volunteer groups.
If you know of a group doing exceptional work, why not nominate them.
❗ Group members can’t nominate.
📅 Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
Nominate here: kavs.dcms.gov.uk/make-a-nomin...
#GrantTracker
KAVS is the top honour for UK volunteer groups.
If you know of a group doing exceptional work, why not nominate them.
❗ Group members can’t nominate.
📅 Deadline: 1 Dec 2025
Nominate here: kavs.dcms.gov.uk/make-a-nomin...
#GrantTracker
🎄 One week to go!
Join us next Friday (5 Dec) for our Festive AGM.
We’re excited to welcome guest speaker Darren McGarvey, enjoy a performance from the Sing for Life Choir, and host our Mini Christmas Fair with brilliant local social enterprises.
Haven’t registered yet? Sign up: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
Join us next Friday (5 Dec) for our Festive AGM.
We’re excited to welcome guest speaker Darren McGarvey, enjoy a performance from the Sing for Life Choir, and host our Mini Christmas Fair with brilliant local social enterprises.
Haven’t registered yet? Sign up: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
November 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🎄 One week to go!
Join us next Friday (5 Dec) for our Festive AGM.
We’re excited to welcome guest speaker Darren McGarvey, enjoy a performance from the Sing for Life Choir, and host our Mini Christmas Fair with brilliant local social enterprises.
Haven’t registered yet? Sign up: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
Join us next Friday (5 Dec) for our Festive AGM.
We’re excited to welcome guest speaker Darren McGarvey, enjoy a performance from the Sing for Life Choir, and host our Mini Christmas Fair with brilliant local social enterprises.
Haven’t registered yet? Sign up: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
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Looking to give back with your holiday plans this year? Organise a bake sale at work, Christmas jumper night out with friends, or holiday themed quiz night with family and support older people across Northern Ireland who might be feeling lonely or forgotten this Christmas season 🎄
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Looking to give back with your holiday plans this year? Organise a bake sale at work, Christmas jumper night out with friends, or holiday themed quiz night with family and support older people across Northern Ireland who might be feeling lonely or forgotten this Christmas season 🎄
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Homelessness Awareness Week is only a few days away!
Make sure to have a look at our programme outlining all the events taking place during the week: homelessconnect.org/events/
#HAW25 #SeeThePerson
Make sure to have a look at our programme outlining all the events taking place during the week: homelessconnect.org/events/
#HAW25 #SeeThePerson
November 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Homelessness Awareness Week is only a few days away!
Make sure to have a look at our programme outlining all the events taking place during the week: homelessconnect.org/events/
#HAW25 #SeeThePerson
Make sure to have a look at our programme outlining all the events taking place during the week: homelessconnect.org/events/
#HAW25 #SeeThePerson
⏰ Deadline tomorrow!
The James Kane Foundation is closing EOIs on 28 Nov at 12pm.
Funding for projects supporting STEM pathways & helping students choose between careers & higher education. Open to education bodies, employers, charities + social enterprises.
ℹ️ tinyurl.com/zk528pnu
#GrantTracker
The James Kane Foundation is closing EOIs on 28 Nov at 12pm.
Funding for projects supporting STEM pathways & helping students choose between careers & higher education. Open to education bodies, employers, charities + social enterprises.
ℹ️ tinyurl.com/zk528pnu
#GrantTracker
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
⏰ Deadline tomorrow!
The James Kane Foundation is closing EOIs on 28 Nov at 12pm.
Funding for projects supporting STEM pathways & helping students choose between careers & higher education. Open to education bodies, employers, charities + social enterprises.
ℹ️ tinyurl.com/zk528pnu
#GrantTracker
The James Kane Foundation is closing EOIs on 28 Nov at 12pm.
Funding for projects supporting STEM pathways & helping students choose between careers & higher education. Open to education bodies, employers, charities + social enterprises.
ℹ️ tinyurl.com/zk528pnu
#GrantTracker
Congratulations to our fantastic learners who completed our OCN L2 Community Development course today! 🎉
Proud of their hard work - and of our first OCN delivered through the Community Empowerment Programme.
Looking forward to running it again in 2026!
#BelfastPEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
Proud of their hard work - and of our first OCN delivered through the Community Empowerment Programme.
Looking forward to running it again in 2026!
#BelfastPEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Congratulations to our fantastic learners who completed our OCN L2 Community Development course today! 🎉
Proud of their hard work - and of our first OCN delivered through the Community Empowerment Programme.
Looking forward to running it again in 2026!
#BelfastPEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
Proud of their hard work - and of our first OCN delivered through the Community Empowerment Programme.
Looking forward to running it again in 2026!
#BelfastPEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
The Happiness Fund (Laughology)
💷 Up to £5,000 for grassroots UK projects to support mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development.
📅 Deadline: 28 November 2025
🔗 Apply: tinyurl.com/mr2uafxt
#GrantTracker
💷 Up to £5,000 for grassroots UK projects to support mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development.
📅 Deadline: 28 November 2025
🔗 Apply: tinyurl.com/mr2uafxt
#GrantTracker
November 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Happiness Fund (Laughology)
💷 Up to £5,000 for grassroots UK projects to support mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development.
📅 Deadline: 28 November 2025
🔗 Apply: tinyurl.com/mr2uafxt
#GrantTracker
💷 Up to £5,000 for grassroots UK projects to support mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development.
📅 Deadline: 28 November 2025
🔗 Apply: tinyurl.com/mr2uafxt
#GrantTracker
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The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland will hold its annual public meeting on Thursday, 22 January 2026, from 10.30am to 12.30pm (registration opens at 10am) at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Belfast, BT9 5PB.
For more info and booking see: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/commiss...
For more info and booking see: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/commiss...
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland will hold its annual public meeting on Thursday, 22 January 2026, from 10.30am to 12.30pm (registration opens at 10am) at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Belfast, BT9 5PB.
For more info and booking see: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/commiss...
For more info and booking see: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/commiss...
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Mark today by signing up for our event double bill on the 6th Dec
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
Mark today by signing up for our event double bill on the 6th Dec
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Mark today by signing up for our event double bill on the 6th Dec
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
Mark today by signing up for our event double bill on the 6th Dec
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
Civil society is carrying more responsibility than ever - but what does that mean for our future?
Hear from Darren McGarvey at our AGM on 5 Dec. His keynote explores the role of communities, the state of public services & where hope lies.
📅 Book now: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
#ValueOfTheSector
Hear from Darren McGarvey at our AGM on 5 Dec. His keynote explores the role of communities, the state of public services & where hope lies.
📅 Book now: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
#ValueOfTheSector
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Civil society is carrying more responsibility than ever - but what does that mean for our future?
Hear from Darren McGarvey at our AGM on 5 Dec. His keynote explores the role of communities, the state of public services & where hope lies.
📅 Book now: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
#ValueOfTheSector
Hear from Darren McGarvey at our AGM on 5 Dec. His keynote explores the role of communities, the state of public services & where hope lies.
📅 Book now: bit.ly/3WWeaVP
#ValueOfTheSector
Funding News!
This week’s opportunities include:
• £500K+ for a UK transformation project
• £60–140K for peace/rights/justice projects
• £50–150K for cancer care inequality
• Up to £5K for community/education
• Support for animal welfare projects
Full details: tinyurl.com/bdfykptv
#GrantTracker
This week’s opportunities include:
• £500K+ for a UK transformation project
• £60–140K for peace/rights/justice projects
• £50–150K for cancer care inequality
• Up to £5K for community/education
• Support for animal welfare projects
Full details: tinyurl.com/bdfykptv
#GrantTracker
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Funding News!
This week’s opportunities include:
• £500K+ for a UK transformation project
• £60–140K for peace/rights/justice projects
• £50–150K for cancer care inequality
• Up to £5K for community/education
• Support for animal welfare projects
Full details: tinyurl.com/bdfykptv
#GrantTracker
This week’s opportunities include:
• £500K+ for a UK transformation project
• £60–140K for peace/rights/justice projects
• £50–150K for cancer care inequality
• Up to £5K for community/education
• Support for animal welfare projects
Full details: tinyurl.com/bdfykptv
#GrantTracker
🗳️ NICVA Members — voting is open for the 2025 Executive Committee Elections.
⏰ Deadline: 5pm, Thurs 27 Nov.
All voting details and the ballot link were emailed to member organisations - please check your inbox and submit your vote.
#NICVAElections #Governance
⏰ Deadline: 5pm, Thurs 27 Nov.
All voting details and the ballot link were emailed to member organisations - please check your inbox and submit your vote.
#NICVAElections #Governance
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🗳️ NICVA Members — voting is open for the 2025 Executive Committee Elections.
⏰ Deadline: 5pm, Thurs 27 Nov.
All voting details and the ballot link were emailed to member organisations - please check your inbox and submit your vote.
#NICVAElections #Governance
⏰ Deadline: 5pm, Thurs 27 Nov.
All voting details and the ballot link were emailed to member organisations - please check your inbox and submit your vote.
#NICVAElections #Governance
⏰ Final call!
Applications close 24 Nov (midday) for our Director of Policy & Insight role - lead policy, research & comms shaping the voluntary sector’s voice across NI.
More info 👉 www.nicva.org/article/director-of-policy-insight
#TeamNICVA
Applications close 24 Nov (midday) for our Director of Policy & Insight role - lead policy, research & comms shaping the voluntary sector’s voice across NI.
More info 👉 www.nicva.org/article/director-of-policy-insight
#TeamNICVA
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
⏰ Final call!
Applications close 24 Nov (midday) for our Director of Policy & Insight role - lead policy, research & comms shaping the voluntary sector’s voice across NI.
More info 👉 www.nicva.org/article/director-of-policy-insight
#TeamNICVA
Applications close 24 Nov (midday) for our Director of Policy & Insight role - lead policy, research & comms shaping the voluntary sector’s voice across NI.
More info 👉 www.nicva.org/article/director-of-policy-insight
#TeamNICVA