High Street Voucher Scheme #BuySocial

High Street Voucher Scheme #BuySocial

The High Street Voucher scheme is here. Discussed since late last year, the scheme provides every individual over 18 living in Northern Ireland with a £100 voucher to spend in stores or local businesses across our communities. The much-anticipated scheme is aimed to...
3rd Sector Funding and Cash Flow

3rd Sector Funding and Cash Flow

Funding opportunities Cash is king when it comes to businesses and charities. In fact, 82% of organisations fail due to poor cash flow, and only 50% of new start-ups make it through the first years.  Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, cash flow has become an...
Holidays and Return to Work

Holidays and Return to Work

Summer is here, and so are Summer Holidays. It’s been a while since we’ve been able to get on a plane and get out to some heat, and naturally a lot of employees are keen to seize that opportunity. With lockdown restrictions lifting, and green, amber and red lists...
Dementia NI and VIableCS – Happy #VolunteersWeek

Dementia NI and VIableCS – Happy #VolunteersWeek

Happy Volunteer’s Week 2021! This week is a time to give thanks. From the 1st to the 7th June, all across the 3rd Sector and beyond, we’re celebrating volunteers and the impact they make on the sector. This week is a time to say thanks, celebrating the amazing...
The VIable Corporate Services #ThirdSectorMapNI

The VIable Corporate Services #ThirdSectorMapNI

Introducing the VIable Corporate Services 3rd Sector Map. 2020 has been a whirlwind year and has challenged us all. Charities and social enterprises have been massively impacted by COVID-19. In November 2020, CO3 released a report showing 46% of charities have 3...