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News
New Human Rights in the Community project
Human Rights in the Community is a new three year project (2010 – 12) which aims to empower individuals and communities with human rights language and tools, supporting them to challenge poor service provision and resolve everyday problems and inequality at a local level.
Grants for money advice services from United Utilities Trust Fund
Third sector organisations that enhance and develop the provision of debt/money advice services in the North West are eligible for grants from the United Utilities Trust Fund.
Thinks Tank's research calls for holistic approach to tackling deprivation
The Young Foundation's report, The End of Regeneration?, highlights the need for a more co-ordinated approach to tackling deprivation that includes interventions to address underlying social issues
The Future Jobs Fund in Greater Manchester
The Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) is looking to develop its links with third sector organisations to enhance the variety of opportunities available under the Future Jobs Fund.
FREE places on North West third sector tendering training course
There are FREE places (worth £800 each) available on the Level 2 Introductory Certificate in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS2) training course on Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 May
EU Funding Available to Support Anti-Discrimination Activities
The European Commission has recently announced that PROGRESS funding is available to support awareness-raising activities in support of the European Community's anti-discrimination agenda. The UK’s applications will be considered by the Government Equalities Office.
General Election 2010: Interviews with Third Sector ministers
Find out how the policies of the three main parties would impact on the work of the third sector after the election
People's Millions application deadline is approaching
There is just one month left for communities in the region to put in their bids to win up to £50,000 Lottery funding in The People’s Millions 2010.
Trustees sought for Manchester Youth Volunteering Project
Manchester Youth Volunteering Project (MYVP) is looking for three new trustees including a Treasurer.
New Foresight training from VSNW and NCVO
Voluntary Sector North West is pleased to announce a new partnership with NCVO’s Third Sector Foresight Team. We will be working together over the next few months to understand how the world is changing and how organisations in our region can use this knowledge to make better strategic decisions.
Featured Event
Listen Value Invest: the conference
How can the Third Sector deliver for England's North West in a changing political landscape? An infrastructure event.
Featured News
Health White Paper - Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS
The White Paper on Health - Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS has now been followed up with a series of Consultation papers and a Review document. These papers contain more detail on the dramatic changes that the government proposes to the NHS.
Big Society, Localism and the BME Third Sector
One North West has produced a short briefing, Big Society, Localism and the BME Third Sector, raising concerns that the shift of power from Westminster to local people might impact disproportionately on the BME sector and communities throughout the North West.
Building Big Society: the key questions for the Voluntary and Community Sector
VSNW Briefing and Policy Resource
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West
