
Celine McStravick
@celinemcs
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CEO @NICVA ( Northern Ireland Council Voluntary Action) providing support and leadership to create an effective & vibrant voluntary and community sector.
Joined January 2014
We've decided to stop posting on X. We'd love you to stay in touch. Hereโs where you can find us on elsewhere where there's lots going on: Facebook: https://t.co/X2CaYqYaBM LinkedIn: https://t.co/33zEFlbrfc Bluesky: https://t.co/tx9GW7gevI Here's more information on why ๐
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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.
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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: https://t.co/sZPJAcPqLK
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What a morning so far!! ๐ To quote our speaker, Kathryn Torney, โWe know how difficult life can be. We also know how wonderful it can be when someone steps into helpโฆthese everyday, local heroes make a real difference.. catching people before they fall.โ #EverydayHeroes
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Yesterdayโs 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.
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Minister @gordonlyons1 has announced a ยฃ1500 support payment for Voluntary and Community organisations funded through his departmentโs Voluntary & Community Division and Community Empowerment Division. For more info go to https://t.co/rZ6kufVatZ
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๐ฃ 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: https://t.co/yxSCudbSAP
#VoiceOfTheSector
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๐ข This Weekโs #GrantTracker Round-Up ๐ข Funding for: โ๏ธ Legal action on racial injustice ๐ Air ambulance patient & crew support ๐ง Children's grant pause update ๐โโ๏ธ Physical activity for Parkinsonโs Plus more funding, deadlines & resources! More here: https://t.co/8qhIWbl5xL
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Catch-up #๐ฆ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐๐ผ๐ป: @MarkCarruthers7 + Sec of State @hilarybennmp , @celinemcs @NICVA , @FSB_NI , @RepRichardNeal @TheIrelandFunds
@CaitrionaPerry + Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD Analysis @BBCsarahsmith
https://t.co/ONVeXYYJGD
bbc.co.uk
Special coverage from Washington DC as politicians travel to mark St Patrickโs Day.
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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 โฆ. United to promote Northern Ireland in the USA ๐
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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.
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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. https://t.co/2X7RM7bMH2
itv.com
Watch the latest from ITV News - Our reporter Sarah Clarke looks at how the group has grown over the decades, campaigning successfully for major changes to the law.
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๐ข Calling all community leaders! Join us for an inspiring conversation on innovation & leadership ๐ Hear from Dr. Adrian Johnston MBE & @moira_doherty1 on driving change in our sector. ๐
21 March 2025 | NICVA, Belfast ๐ Register now: https://t.co/847F6WEa6m
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๐ 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
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๐ข Thereโs still time to get involved in #IWDNI25! Join events across NI throughout March 2025, including the International Womenโs Day march & rally taking place today! Find the full programme of events here: https://t.co/lCkFLmIF7t
#IWD25 #SolidarityBeyondBorders
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๐ 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
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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. https://t.co/SinprgDLhn
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It's been a busy few months for #TeamNICVA's policy team - here's a snapshot of our work so far in '25... โ๏ธ Representing the sector at key forums โ๏ธ Convening discussions on crucial issues โ๏ธ Building capacity โ๏ธ Gathering VCS insight Read more: https://t.co/vYB9Vj121T
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๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐จ๐ง ๐
๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง is now open for organisations in the Newry City area. The Brian Conlon Foundation is an independent Charitable Trust set up in Brianโs memory to continue his legacy by supporting causes that were close to his heart and that he
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The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced the appointment of Siobhan Casey as the new Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland. Read more โ https://t.co/JZdmEOLSYu
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