Celine McStravick

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

[NICVA @NICVA]

We've decided to stop posting on X.

We'd love you to stay in touch. Here’s where you can find us on elsewhere where there's lots going on:

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Here's more information on why 👇

[NICVA @NICVA]

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.

[NICVA @NICVA]

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

[Bolster Community @BolsterCom]

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

[NICVA @NICVA]

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.

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

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 https://t.co/rZ6kufVatZ

[NICVA @NICVA]

📣 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

[Celine McStravick @celinemcs]

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

[Celine McStravick @celinemcs]

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

[NICVA @NICVA]

📢 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: https://t.co/8qhIWbl5xL

[Celine McStravick @celinemcs]

@Andrea_Haughian Lovely to see you x

[BBC The View @bbctheview]

Catch-up
#𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴��𝗼𝗻:

@MarkCarruthers7 + Sec of State @hilarybennmp , @celinemcs @NICVA
, @FSB_NI , @RepRichardNeal @TheIrelandFunds

@CaitrionaPerry + Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD

Analysis @BBCsarahsmith

https://t.co/ONVeXYYJGD

[Mike Nesbitt @mikenesbittni]

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 👏

[BBC The View @bbctheview]

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.

[UTV Live News @UTVNews]

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

[NICVA @NICVA]

📢 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: https://t.co/847F6WEa6m

[NICVA @NICVA]

💜 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

[NICVA @NICVA]

📢 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: https://t.co/lCkFLmIF7t

#IWD25 #SolidarityBeyondBorders

[NICVA @NICVA]

💜 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

[The International Fund for Ireland @FundforIreland]

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