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Email: info@vsnw.org.uk
News
Localism Act 2011 and the new Community Rights
The Localism Act 2011 is here.
What does it mean for VCS groups?
Find out at one of four events in the North West.
£600m Lottery funding per year could bypass VCS groups
Under Cabinet Office proposals, 51% of Big Lottery funds could be loaned to NHS spin-offs branded as social enterprises
General Medical Council public consultation ‘Good Medical Practice’
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a major public consultation on the new draft of the guidance Good Medical Practice and invites groups from the North West to get involved and give their views
North West Equality and Diversity Group network update
The second meeting of the North West Equality and Diversity Group (NWEDG) will take place on Monday 28th November
10 Additional 2012 NCS Delivery Partners Announced
The Cabinet Office has announced ten additional delivery partners have been selected to run the National Citizen Service (NCS) in 2012. There are six 2012 providers in the North West
An education for the 21st century: A narrative for youth work today - consultation document
As part of the Department for Education's “Positive for Youth” process, a discussion document has been produced by the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services in an attempt to explore the context of youth work within the current financial and social environment
Job Opportunity: Receptionist, Bridge 5 Mill
Closing date: Monday 28th November
Caring For Our Future- shared ambitions for care and support
VSNW is gathering views for the ‘Caring for our Future – shared ambitions for care and support’ engagement exercise currently taking place
EHRC call for participation in Universal Periodic Review
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is inviting individuals and organisations to contribute to its activities on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Job Opportunities: Westwood & Coldhurst Women's Association
Closing date for both positions: Wednesday 16th November
Featured Event
Open Public Services - Passage of a bill workshop
This VSNW/Parliamentary Outreach Service event will explore the stages that the bill would go through, their relative importance and ways to engage and influence
Featured News
Transforming Local Infrastructure Fund results announced
The beneficiaries of the £30 million fund to help transform and modernise local charity support services have been announced by Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society.
Relaunch of Voluntary Sector Cuts Website
The Voluntary Sector Cuts website has now been relaunched with additional functionality to enable VCS organisations to records cuts to funding and their effects
Views sought on Department of Health draft statutory guidance
VSNW are requesting your views on draft statutory guidance as support for joint strategic needs assessments and health and wellbeing strategies
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West
