Organisation: Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action

Description:

Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) is the representative body for the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland and has over 1,000 organisations in its membership.

Contact name: Lisa McElherron

Address:

61 Duncairn Gardens

Belfast

Postcode: BT15 2GB

Tel: (028) 9087 7777

Fax: (028) 9087 7799

Email: lisa.mcelherron@nicva.org

Website: www.nicva.org

Sector (statutory, voluntary, community, other):

Voluntary/community

Area of interest/expertise:

Development of the voluntary and community sector; poverty, social inclusion, equality, rights and related issues; social partnership; charity advice and legislation; governance; creation of a shared, democratic society

Mission statement:

NICVA’s mission is to achieve progressive social change by tackling disadvantage through voluntary action and community development.