There is a share of £600,000 available for four charities to take part in the three month Sidekick School programme
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VSNW is the regional voluntary sector network for the North West. Our purpose is to support a connected and influential voluntary and community sector (VCS).
Besides working for a well represented sector, current areas of work include co-ordinating VCS health and social care networking & policy and supporting increased VCS influence over the Localism policy agenda.
Latest updates on VSNW's work to support VCS and infrastructure groups to engage in the localism policy agenda, including:
An Introduction to Localism;
Localism Resources for groups: 'Getting the Localism Bill RIght: six questions for your MP' plus presentations, briefings and links; and a Focus on Equality
Through Regional Voices, VSNW is a strategic partner of the Department of Health. We support a number of large health-related networks and provide regular briefings, a specific health bulletin and Health News Updates.
Specialist areas of our work include: Personalisation; Social Value; Mental Health and Skills for Care.
Listen Value Invest is a region-wide campaign movement, which is led by VSNW.
Listen Value Invest aims to demonstrate the excellent work carried out by community and voluntary groups across the North West of England, delivering vital services, changing lives and transforming communities. Not only do we support people and communities, but we also deliver enormous economic benefits.
Online website dedicated to better understand the implications and opportunities for the voluntary and community sector of the Government's developing Big Society agenda
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The Improving Representation Project will support and motivate VCS organisations and their representatives in the North West of England to better influence policy-making. It will also work with regional statutory agencies to increase their confidence in the accountability of VCS representatives.
Read more: Improving Representation Project
The Public Accounts Committee have reported on the 'Introduction of the Work Programme'
Find out more about the plans for a potential Liverpool City Region LNP
Local Government Association press release (30 April 2012): Treasury move over EU billions could hit jobs and growth
Summary of VCS involvement in the Work Programme
This article includes:
► a podcast highlighting the debate and the stumbling blocks
► a comprehensive list of latest reports and articles
Network for Europe has responded to the BIS consultation on the next programme of European funding
