Dear member,

The February 2016 BVA Branch email update brings you the latest news following the successful completion of this year’s AGM.

AGM Success

The Boards and Voluntary Agencies Branch held a successful Annual General Meeting on Tuesday the 9th of February. The 2015-16 Branch Annual Report includes individual reports from Officers and members of the Branch Executive Committee. A Report by IMPACT National Secretary for Health and Welfare, Eamonn Donnelly, also includes updates on a broad range of industrial relations matters. For more information please click here.

‘We shouldn’t have to wait for a tragedy to happen’

The Boards and Voluntary Agencies Branch were pleased to welcome, Guest Speaker at this year’s AGM, Tessa Collins, from Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre. Tessa gave a very insightful and interesting talk on the work they do. Click here to read more.

Caring – at what cost? Campaign Website now live

Based on the UL ‘Caring – At What Cost?’ report commissioned by IMPACT’s Health & Welfare Division last year, IMPACT have launched a campaign to restore pay for Community & Voluntary sector workers,  through the gradual reversal of funding cuts to agencies which rely on State funding. For an update on the latest campaign developments and what you can do to help please see here.

Gaeltacht Scholarship Scheme 2016 now open

The 2016 Gaeltacht scholarship scheme for children of IMPACT members is now open for applications.  For more info. and how to apply click here.