Celine McStravick

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Well done to all the winners at the @CO3updates #CO3Awards tonight! NICVA was delighted to be in attendance celebrating inspiring leadership. Special mention to NICVA Executive committee member Briege Arthurs from @ForwardSouthPB on her highly commended good relations award.

With misinformation on the rise, how can VCS organisations navigate the challenges of social media while staying true to their values? Join us for a discussion with @CharityComms, @FactCheckNI, Children's Law Centre & @madlinsudn. Register: tinyurl.com/3zwfayvz

What a morning so far!! 💜 To quote our speaker, Kathryn Torney, “We know how difficult life can be. We also know how wonderful it can be when someone steps into help…these everyday, local heroes make a real difference.. catching people before they fall.” #EverydayHeroes

Yesterday’s APG on the Voluntary & Community Sector met at Parliament Buildings, bringing together VCS orgs & MLAs. @celinemcs highlighted key sector challenges, @Lindsay_WCVA shared insights on core funding from Wales & @gordonlyons1 announced support for orgs.

Minister @gordonlyons1 has announced a £1500 support payment for Voluntary and Community organisations funded through his department’s Voluntary & Community Division and Community Empowerment Division. For more info go to communities-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…

📣 Join us tomorrow at the All-Party Group on the Voluntary & Community Sector for a briefing by @NIA_Communities Chair @GildernewColm & hear from @Lindsay_WCVA on Core Funding Approaches, Developments & Learning from Wales. Register: tinyurl.com/ycxj2d9e #VoiceOfTheSector

@MatthewOToole2 Huge congratulations to you and mum and baby 👶🏼 👏👏👏

Amid all the pressure they face, the people in our health service are extraordinary. Thank you to the midwives, nurses, doctors and support staff at the Ulster Hopsital who delivered us a healthy daughter. Legends all.

@WomensaidBelLis An important story to tell! And all looking glorious ❤️

We were honoured to be invited to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to attend a reception with Her Majesty the Queen. Together with sister Women's Aid groups and the Federation, we spoke with her about the work of Women's Aid in Northern Ireland.

📢 This Week’s #GrantTracker Round-Up 📢 Funding for: ⚖️ Legal action on racial injustice 🚁 Air ambulance patient & crew support 🧒 Children's grant pause update 🏃‍♂️ Physical activity for Parkinson’s Plus more funding, deadlines & resources! More here: tinyurl.com/2xv8bvdj

@Andrea_Haughian Lovely to see you x

☘️Lá Fhéile Phádraig sona daoibh go léir. Happy St Patrick's Day to everyone! ☘️

Catch-up #𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻: @MarkCarruthers7 + Sec of State @hilarybennmp , @celinemcs @NICVA , @FSB_NI , @RepRichardNeal @TheIrelandFunds @CaitrionaPerry + Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD Analysis @BBCsarahsmith bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Executive Ministers, Mr Speaker, an Archbishop, a Chief Constable, a Consul General, two university Vice Chancellors, Chief Executives from the private and third sectors, a Cabinet Secretary, a Head of the Civil Service & more …. United to promote Northern Ireland in the USA 👏

Coming up on this weekend's #SundayPolitics from Washington. Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD Secretary of State @hilarybennmp Congressman @RepRichardNeal Former DUP MP Ian Paisley Plus @celinemcs @rogerpolle and more Analysis from @BBCsarahsmith BBC One NI & @BBCiPlayer at 10am.

This year voluntary organisation Women's Aid, marks 50 years. Join Sarah Clarke as she looks back at its progress and their trailblazing campaigns that have helped change the law. itv.com/watch/news/wom…

📢 Calling all community leaders! Join us for an inspiring conversation on innovation & leadership 🎉 Hear from Dr. Adrian Johnston MBE & @moira_doherty1 on driving change in our sector. 📅 21 March 2025 | NICVA, Belfast 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3QU2ZtB

💜 Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Women make up 73% of the voluntary & community sector workforce, driving change & supporting communities. Today, we celebrate their strength, solidarity & impact - here in NI and beyond! #IWD25 #IWDNI25 #SolidarityBeyondBorders

📢 There’s still time to get involved in #IWDNI25! Join events across NI throughout March 2025, including the International Women’s Day march & rally taking place today! Find the full programme of events here: reclaimtheagenda.com/international-… #IWD25 #SolidarityBeyondBorders

💜 Today, we celebrate the trailblazers in our sector who push for inclusion, equality & empowerment every day... @WSN_NI @nirwnnews @womenstec @WRDA_team @WomensAidNI @BAWABelfast @Here_NI @ReclaimAgenda ...& so many more making a difference! #IWD25 #SolidarityBeyondBorders

Our latest Annual Report is now available to download. In it, you'll find fascinating insights into the tangible progress we have made in the past year and hear the stories of those who are moving our communities forward. internationalfundforireland.com/publications/a…