Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
A new practitioner website has been launched by Involve.
You can read the thoughts of sector leaders across the North West with a new blog set up by VSNW. Also, please let us know if you would like us to capture and share your thoughts on the latest issues
There has been discussions in the European Commission for some time to simplify routes to apply for EU funds. This has taken a significant step forwards following a recent decision in the European Parliament.
The Big Lottery Fund has published a new report summarising the responses received to their consultation and details what they plan to do to put this into practice in England
As a result of the recent Cabinet Office advice review, the government has announced additional funding of £33.6m for the Advice Services Transition Fund for not-for-profit advice providers in England during 2013/14 and 2014/15
A new report by the Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Implementing Universal Credit: Will the reforms improve the service for users?, highlights potential issues with the new benefit including the support available to incentivise people to work
NCVO and the Big Lottery Fund have officially launched the Assist programme to support infrastructure organisations
Following a decision last week in the European Parliament the European Commission looks set to introduce a strategy of Simplification in relation to EU funds.
VSNW and People's Voice Media have produced a series of videos highlighting how the voluntary sector can improve health and wellbeing
As part of an Older People's Programme, Age UK West Cumbria developed a range of resources for those seeking to improve the wellbeing of those in receipt of significant packages of care, including training materials for care professionals and ‘How-to’ Guides
Regional Voices, of which VSNW is a partner, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding from the Department of Health (Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund) to support voluntary and community sector influence on health and wellbeing boards
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills has published the findings of a research study on European Social Fund delivery with the aim of informing thinking around the next round of programmes
Healthwatch England was formed in April 2013 and is the independent consumer champion for health and social care in England. They have now published a list of local Healthwatch, including those for the North West
The Local Government Chronicle held a webinar to explore the essential elements to ensure local healthwatch organisations are effective in scrutinising local health services and provide a voice for communities. Regional Voices, of which VSNW are a part, are mentioned.
An analysis has been published by NAVCA of the 74 areas that received Transforming Local Infrastructure and provides a national perspective, and allows the sharing of information and ideas
