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Charity Trustees are not being provided with sufficient information or training in order to cope with the expected effects of recession, according to the Baker Tilly Voluntary Sector Governance Survey 2008, published in association with Charity Finance and governance magazines.

NICVA is working with the Big Lottery Fund on an exciting project to provide a development and support programme to Reaching Communities NI grant holders. At present NICVA is working with 31 groups providing one to one support and training programmes.
NICVA | Sandra Bailie | 14 Nov 2008

NICVA is hosting an event to inform the consultation on the new National Occupational Standards for development workers.

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is launching the Learning Age project; an exiting new programme of learning aimed at disadvantaged Older People on 12 November 2008.

Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) is revising the National Occupational Standards for the community development workforce.
If you are thinking of self employment or want to explore your options in a supported environment, BMC are launching a free course starting Tuesday 7th October at 5.30pm

Commissioner calls for safety zones outside schools.

The Gathering Drum is a new venture by Joe Loughlin that aims to let anyone who wants to share their spirit of rhythm and fun do just that!

NICVA has planned a series of training events on policy engagement for the autumn/winter period.

It’s back to school and time to give your grounds a little TLC. The Woodland Trust is offering schools and youth groups in Northern Ireland the chance to apply for a special, free consignment of 30 native trees (enough for a small grove or hedge).

The Peace Factory requests quotations to provide Clinical Supervision in a group setting to support Counsellors/Psychotherapists at varied stages of experience and qualifications to plan and route map to BACP accreditation.

NICVA, the umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector, has called on the Northern Ireland Executive to end the stalemate over transfer to post-primary education.
NICVA | Frances McCandless | 11 Sep 2008

This free one day training course from Citizens Advice provides financial education training and resources to those working with young people who are not engaged in training, employment or education.

8 September marks International Literacy Day and 2008 is the National Year of Reading. Let us know if your organisation has any news relating to these themes.

With autumn here, maybe you’re thinking of updating your skills, breaking a habit or making a lifestyle change. Why not try these gems from NICVA’s training calendar for size?

The next women’s policy forum will be hosted by Fermanagh Women’s Network on Thursday 18 September from 10.30am – 12.30pm in Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow, Enniskillen.

Could your group do with some charity or governance advice? We’ve got the answer ...

DENI needs your help to identify priorities for youth work and services in Northern Ireland.

The Department for Employment and Learning is holding a public appointments competition to identify and appoint a Northern Ireland Advisor on Employment and Skills, who will also act as Northern Ireland Commissioner on the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).

Government has announced a £1.3million investment in sign language interpreter and tutor training in Northern Ireland, reports RNID.
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