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02/09/10
NCVO calls for sector spending to remain 'neutral'
NCVO has made its submission to the Treasury spending review, calling on the government to ensure the net effect on voluntary and community... Read more... NCVO calls for sector spending to remain 'neutral'
31/08/10
Volunteer managers 'lack training' says Skills-Third Sector
More than four out of 10 people who manage volunteers have not received any training, according to a report released today.
Despite identifying... Read more... Volunteer managers 'lack training' says Skills-Third Sector
31/08/10
North Yorkshire Learning Consortium - launch of NLDC fund 2010/11
North Yorkshire Learning Consortium are delighted to announce the launch of the Skills Funding Agency’s Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived... Read more... North Yorkshire Learning Consortium - launch of NLDC fund 2010/11
27/08/10
Trusting staff to use the internet responsibly is key to increasing productivity
Workers should be allowed to use social media at work to improve their engagement and productivity, according to a workplace motivational... Read more... Trusting staff to use the internet responsibly is key to increasing productivity
27/08/10
Skills Funding Agency statement
The Government has announced that £200 million of the Train to Gain budget will be redirected to fund the delivery of 50,000 Apprenticeship... Read more... Skills Funding Agency statement
27/08/10
Navca and Directory of Social Change urge government to preserve lottery funding
Two support organisations for local voluntary organisations have urged the government to preserve the total amount of lottery money going to the... Read more... Navca and Directory of Social Change urge government to preserve lottery funding
23/08/10
Bursaries for leadership programme (North West)
Third sector organisations in the North West can apply for 100 per cent bursaries worth up to £10,000 each to join a leadership programme... Read more... Bursaries for leadership programme (North West)
23/08/10
Time off for training Regulations to be reviewed by Government
The Government is reviewing the right to request time off for training Regulations that came into effect in April 2010.
Skills minister John... Read more... Time off for training Regulations to be reviewed by Government
23/08/10
Internet Advertising Bureau publishes free guide to help not-for-profits become more visible online
The Internet Advertising Bureau , the trade body for digital marketing, has launched a free guide to help not-for-profit organisations make their... Read more... Internet Advertising Bureau publishes free guide to help not-for-profits become more visible online
19/08/10
Government announces Big Society red tape purge
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts will lead a new cutting red-tape taskforce to flush out burdens on the voluntary sector Nick Hurd, minister for... Read more... Government announces Big Society red tape purge
16/08/10
Final deadline for Access to Volunteering grants
The final deadline for Access to Volunteering grants is 6th September 2010.
To date, 283 voluntary, disability and community... Read more... Final deadline for Access to Volunteering grants
06/08/10
Government to impose cap on sector's regulatory burden
The government has announced a cap on voluntary sector regulation, promising that all new rules must be made on a “one in – one out” basis.
The... Read more... Government to impose cap on sector's regulatory burden
06/08/10
Office for Civil Society will cut number of strategic partners from 42 to 15 next year
The maximum grant any one partner will get will be £500,000 a year, according to letter from civil society minister Nick Hurd.
The Office for... Read more... Office for Civil Society will cut number of strategic partners from 42 to 15 next year
02/08/10
Trustee boards need to show strong leadership, says report
Charity boards need to provide strong leadership and support to help charities survive the economic downturn and public sector cuts.
A new... Read more... Trustee boards need to show strong leadership, says report
29/07/10
Office for Civil Society cuts £11m from Capacitybuilders, v and the Commission for the Compact
Ministers Francis Maude and Nick Hurd also write to sector asking for cost-saving ideas
The Office for Civil Society will cut £11m from... Read more... Office for Civil Society cuts £11m from Capacitybuilders, v and the Commission for the Compact
28/07/10
Official launch of volunteer recruitment programme for 2012 Olympics
Mayor's 8,000 London Ambassadors will be 'the smiling, happy, proud face of London' and show visitors around the city.
Boris Johnson, the Mayor... Read more... Official launch of volunteer recruitment programme for 2012 Olympics
28/07/10
"Charities must invest in skills" says Dame Mary Marsh
New opportunities presented by the big society agenda will simply pass them by if they fail to do so, says Dame Marsh.
Despite deepening gloom... Read more... "Charities must invest in skills" says Dame Mary Marsh
27/07/10
Are you the one to trust?
The Big Lottery Fund in England is investing up to £200 million in 100 – 150 urban and rural neighbourhoods that have been overlooked for funding.... Read more... Are you the one to trust?
27/07/10
DWP 'considering the future' of volunteer brokerage
Fewer people have taken up placements under the volunteer brokerage scheme than the Department for Work and Pensions first thought.
The DWP's... Read more... DWP 'considering the future' of volunteer brokerage
27/07/10
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service - nominate a group or individual
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK for outstanding work done in their local... Read more... The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service - nominate a group or individual
