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27/07/2010
NICVA publish bleak forecast for voluntary and community sectors spending cuts
Research commissioned by the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action, from Oxford Economics and Economic Research Institute of Northern Ireland reveals the likely impact of public spending cuts on Northern Ireland.
NICVA Chief Executive Seamus McAleavey said: “This is the most detailed external analysis yet of what is coming down the track and it makes for painful reading. The coming cuts represent the biggest challenge yet for our Executive and it is vital that the correct decisions are made. The choices made now will shape our economy and society for a generation”.
The report examines three potential scenarios for public expenditure cuts:
If made across the board cuts will amount to 8.4% over five years
Ring-fencing health will mean cuts of 15% across other departments
Ring-fencing health and education will mean 22% cuts on everything else.
Read the report in full at www.nicva.org/news/likely-impact-cuts-oxford-economics-and-erini-findings
Attend the first pre-budget consultation event with the Department of Finance and Personnel on Tuesday 10 August. Find out more here: www.nicva.org/events/pre-budget-consultation-event-nicva-members
CAF is currently carrying out a survey of community arts in the region which the sector will be able to use as a lobbying tool. This document will indicate the number of participants, organisations, employees and volunteers involved in community arts, as well it's impact on government priorities (health, education, social inclusion and economy) across all electoral areas. It will be the first document of its kind in the region and will be particularly important in the run up to the forthcoming comprehensive spend review. A strong report will help to make a case for the work and impact of the community arts sector and help to build a case against spending cuts.
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