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18/12/08
Bank of England’s big interest for Third Sector
140 representatives from third sector organisations across the North East have gathered in Newcastle to hear from the Bank of England more about... Read more... Bank of England’s big interest for Third Sector
15/12/08
Young Enterprise North East (YENE) launches free personal development training programme for volunteers
Enterprise education charity Young Enterprise North East (YENE) has launched a new volunteer benefit in their continued bid to encourage... Read more... Young Enterprise North East (YENE) launches free personal development training programme for volunteers
12/12/08
Last few places remaining for 'Reaching Out' management development programme in Belford, Northumberland on 20th January 2009!
Calling all voluntary and community sector managers in rural areas!!!
PNE Development is offering a fantastic... Read more... Last few places remaining for 'Reaching Out' management development programme in Belford, Northumberland on 20th January 2009!
11/12/08
Capacitybuilders launch major independent evaluation of the impact of government's investment in sector support services
Capacitybuilders has commissioned a partnership comprising of the newly established Third Sector Research Centre, BMG Research, Guidestar Data... Read more... Capacitybuilders launch major independent evaluation of the impact of government's investment in sector support services
11/12/08
Leadership and management training to help third sector boost leadership skills through Train to Gain
Third Sector organisations will get extra help to keep them training, ensuring they get the best performance from staff during challenging... Read more... Leadership and management training to help third sector boost leadership skills through Train to Gain
10/12/08
North East England capitalises on £312m GBP opportunity for regional economy
The public sector is one of the largest employers and businesses in most communities. What would happen if each public sector body steered just... Read more... North East England capitalises on £312m GBP opportunity for regional economy
05/12/08
'Eaga' for a grant? Up to £20,000 grants available from the eaga Community Fund for environmental projects in the North East
The eaga Community Fund is now taking applications for projects that educate, raise awareness and can demonstrate a... Read more... 'Eaga' for a grant? Up to £20,000 grants available from the eaga Community Fund for environmental projects in the North East
03/12/08
Charities targeted in £2.4m leadership skills drive
The Learning and Skills Council is to encourage charities to use its Train to Gain service.
About 570,000 people have used Train to Gain... Read more... Charities targeted in £2.4m leadership skills drive
01/12/08
Trusteefinder - New online service to help charities find trustees
Charities struggling to recruit trustees are being invited to make use of a new website that enables charities to post trustee vacancies and helps... Read more... Trusteefinder - New online service to help charities find trustees
28/11/08
Voluntary Sector Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2008
On Thursday 20th November 2008 the Community... Read more... Voluntary Sector Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2008
26/11/08
Invite to join focus group in York to inform research into VCS interaction with regional and sub-regional partnerships
The Institute for Public Policy Research North (ippr north), an independent research organisation, is currently engaged in a project examining the... Read more... Invite to join focus group in York to inform research into VCS interaction with regional and sub-regional partnerships
25/11/08
Charities offered John Lewis volunteers on six-month secondments
The John Lewis Partnership is offering charities a chance to take its employees on secondments of up to six months as part of the retailer's... Read more... Charities offered John Lewis volunteers on six-month secondments
24/11/08
Competition is not always good for sector, says Blunkett
The private sector model of competition is not always appropriate for the sector, according to former Home Secretary David Blunkett.
In a... Read more... Competition is not always good for sector, says Blunkett
20/11/08
FREE Further Education volunteering project toolkit from Volunteering England
"Volunteering England has produced this authoritative, well-researched resource that explains step-by-step how to improve Further... Read more... FREE Further Education volunteering project toolkit from Volunteering England
05/11/08
Power Chair users wanted for new adventure club
A 61-year-old Newcastle woman is calling on power chair users from across the country to join her club and take part in sports, rallies, trips and... Read more... Power Chair users wanted for new adventure club
