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Celine McStravick

@celinemcs

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

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Celine McStravick Reposted

I benefited from some brilliant communications training @NICVA today delivered by the legend @TraversSarah from Bespoke Communications. We had a great group of people at the training and Sarah was a brilliant facilitator.

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Celine McStravick Reposted

Weekly funding news - out now! Explore grants for rural communities, sports clubs, arts organisations and more. With some deadlines fast approaching, now’s the time to act! Full details and how to apply 👉 tinyurl.com/m743wmzb #GrantTracker

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Celine McStravick Reposted

Following our Special General Meeting this morning, @charlene_brooks has been officially confirmed as NICVA’s Chair for the next 3 years. Charlene has been serving as our Interim Chair, and we’re delighted to continue benefiting from her leadership. Congratulations, Charlene! 🎉

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Celine McStravick Reposted

The @healthdpt has launched the 2025/26 Core Grant funding scheme to support core operating costs for voluntary and community organisations in NI. Co-designed with NICVA and the sector, the scheme is open until Fri, 13 Dec at 12pm. Learn more & apply ➡️ bit.ly/4ezx77e

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Celine McStravick Reposted

At our meeting on Thursday we will receive updates from @CommunitiesNI on gambling reform, welfare supplementary payments and Carer’s Allowance. We will also hear from @NICVA Check out the full agenda for the meeting at nia1.me/551.

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Celine McStravick Reposted

The Health Minister has launched the Core Grant funding scheme for 2025/2026. Minister Nesbitt thanked @NICVA which helped co-design the new scheme. ➡️Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-mi…

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Celine McStravick Reposted

it’s nearly time for our 🎄sparkle fest come along & join in the festivities at Sip & Shop 28th November 4-7pm in the Meadow Newry. Meet candle makers of note & enjoy carols, fizz & goods from a wide range of social enterprise & SME’s @socentni @Newryie @Newryie @NMEA_WIN_NEWRY

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Celine McStravick Reposted

✨ Meet our Trustees' Conference Speakers!✨ Join us on Thursday for insights from expert speakers on managing financial reserves, investment strategies, and protecting your charity's finances. Don’t miss it! Book now ➡️ bit.ly/3YRTIps

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Celine McStravick Reposted

Our CEO @celinemcs will brief @NIA_Communities on a number of key issues including: NI Budget Position, PfG, #Poverty as a priority, #UKSPF, Fair Funding, VCSE/Gov relationship, & the impact of NICs increase on our sector.

At our meeting on Thursday we will receive updates from @CommunitiesNI on gambling reform, welfare supplementary payments and Carer’s Allowance. We will also hear from @NICVA Check out the full agenda for the meeting at nia1.me/551.

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Celine McStravick Reposted

We loved that Dave our founder got to be part of this panel and he took the opportunity to communicate that EVERY child in care is #incredible.

The recording of the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) - Innovating for Social Change panel is now available to watch back from 2:50 mins in ➡️ tinyurl.com/437h425z #GISBelfast2024 #ValueOfTheSector

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Celine McStravick Reposted

Today I’m launching our new citywide vacant to vibrant grant. Grants of up to £25k to bring a vacant business premises on arterial routes back to life. In South Belfast that includes: Lisburn Rd Malone Rd University Rd Ormeau Rd Donegall Rd More info belfastcity.gov.uk/news/belfast-c…

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Celine McStravick Reposted

📅 Join us for our Charity Trustee Finance Conference on 21 Nov, 10am-3pm! The conference will focus on financial reserves, from management to investment as well as protecting the finances of the charity. 📌 Book now: bit.ly/3YRTIps

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Celine McStravick Reposted

Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 met with representatives from @BarnardosNI to discuss child poverty, the Executive Anti-Poverty Strategy and the impact of the Programme for Government. Barnardo’s is the largest children’s charity in Northern Ireland, working with…

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Celine McStravick Reposted

Ready to make connections? The Meet the Procurer event is the perfect opportunity for suppliers, vendors, and contractors to connect directly with procurement officials from both the public and private sectors. Networking, speakers, and nibbles. A relaxed environment to chat and…

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Thanks to @QUBelfast for a fitting end to a challenging week. The vol/comm sector continues to strive for long term investment and a seat around the decision making tables . **Resilience required**! I listened to the @QUBelfast Women in Leadership story in the company of fine…

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Celine McStravick Reposted

With the voluntary & community sector already facing financial strain, the National Insurance increases will create significant additional pressure. We are advocating for support to help organisations meet these additional costs - but we need your help! bit.ly/48YBdEM

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Celine McStravick Reposted

.@RosaForWomen is offering grants of up to £10,000 through their Voices from the Frontline fund which supports campaigning & influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change. Join our webinar to find out more ➡ tinyurl.com/mcppxnbs

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💡Secretary of State @hilarybennmp praised NI's history of innovation @thegfcc Global Innovation Summit hosted @QUBelfast 🌱 NI is in a prime position to deliver green & sustainable growth, and commercialisation of innovative research puts its businesses on the global stage.

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Celine McStravick Reposted

Recording of this panel is available here, from 2 hours: 49 minutes onwards 👇 tinyurl.com/3k59wep3

QCAP Director Prof. Kathy Higgins moderating the panel at #GISBelfast2024 on how collaboration across industries, governments, and communities can drive innovation and sustainable progress. #Collaboration #Sustainability

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Innovating for social change panel @QUBelfast #GISBelfast24 @Dave_Linton @jmcalpinebe @QUBCommunities1 - championing the role of VCSE, innovation, collaboration, respect and co-design

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