Managing, Monitoring, Value for Money and the Work Programme
The Public Accounts Committee have reported on the 'Introduction of the Work Programme'
There is a share of £600,000 available for four charities to take part in the three month Sidekick School programme
Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
In Manchester the ChangeUp consortium is led by Greater Manchester Centre For Voluntary Organization. GMCVO is the support (infrastructure) organisation for the voluntary sector in the sub-region of Greater Manchester. The organisation's main aim is to strengthen the voluntary sector, build bridges with other sectors, and influence local and national policy.
GMCVO's work is representing, promoting and developing voluntary organisations, working in partnership with other organisations doing similar work.
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
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Network for Europe has responded to the BIS consultation on the next programme of European funding