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St. Thomas Centre

Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FZ
Tel: 0161 276 9300
Fax: 0161 276 9301
Email: info@vsnw.org.uk

News

Easier, faster routes to EU grant funding could soon be a reality

26 October 2012

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.

How does voluntary and community sector improve health and wellbeing?

25 October 2012

Year of Health and Wellbeing
VSNW and People's Voice Media have produced a series of videos highlighting how the voluntary sector can improve health and wellbeing

Age UK West Cumbria – Target: Wellbeing Resources

23 October 2012

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

North West benefits from £3 million Reaching Communities funding

23 October 2012

Eleven organisations across the North West have shared in more than £3 million from BIG’s flagship Reaching Communities programme which helps those most in need and builds stronger communities

VCS orgs to lead pioneering partnerships targeting multiple needs

15 October 2012

A list of VCS organisations has been announced that will lead partnerships across England for a share of £100 million lottery funding to improve the lives of people with multiple and complex needs

Dame Mary Marsh to lead review into leadership and skills in the voluntary sector

15 October 2012

Dame Mary Marsh has been appointed by civil society minister Nick Hurd MP to look into how charities and social enterprises can work with businesses to develop the skills needed to meet current and future challenges, including delivering more public services

Presentations from VSNW Social Media Event

15 October 2012

On Wednesday 26th September, VSNW and VCS Learning Solutions held a social media event - The Why? The How? Social Media for the North West VCS - and the presentations from the day are now available

TUPE and the voluntary sector - next steps

12 October 2012

NCVO are requesting details of case studies on the use of TUPE in the voluntary sector to inform their views and those of BIS

North West Community Empowerment Award

12 October 2012

North West Together We Can, supported by Our Life, has launched a new Community Empowerment Award to reward best practice in communities around empowerment, cohesion and resilience over the last 12 months in the North West

VSNW conference programme is released

10 October 2012

The agenda for our conference on 22nd November is out now. We have a great line-up of speakers including a keynote speech by Tom MacInnes from the New Policy Institute and Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council. 

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Featured News

14 May 2013

Supporting influence on health and wellbeing boards

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

25 April 2013

New report - Effectiveness of European Social Fund delivery

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

24 April 2013

List of North West Local Healthwatch Contacts

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

23 April 2013

How to Sustain an Effective Local Healthwatch Organisation

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.  

26 March 2013

NAVCA analysis of Transforming Local Infrastructure

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

Contact Us

Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FZ
Tel: 0161 276 9300
Fax: 0161 276 9301
Email: info@vsnw.org.uk