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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

Applications open for Community Voices grants

28 January 2010

Twenty-six community projects will be selected by the Media Trust to receive funding of either £1500, £7000 or £14,000, as well as support from digital mentors to help you make a difference in your community.

Community Voices is about supporting communities, specifically those with the greatest experience of social isolation or disadvantage, in their vision of creating a meaningful difference to their lives.

It aims to inspire, empower and support disadvantaged and isolated communities across England who might otherwise feel voiceless and unheard. Digital media can be the perfect way to get yourself heard! In addition to making funding available through the awards and grant scheme, the Trust provides free mentoring by media professionals and a rich calendar of training.

Apply by 28 February 2010 to be considered for a grant.

You can apply online, or in writing by downloading the Application Form.
 

17 March 2010

Influencing Parliament with the Communities and Local Government Select Committee

Parliament logoAs part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series of events, this event will explore:
►What Parliament is and what it does
►How groups can effectively engage with Parliament 
►Insights from a Specialist Clerk from the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee

8 March 2010

Listen Value Invest campaign is launched at the Houses of Parliament

Listen Value Invest logo


The Listen Value Invest campaign was launched in a special event at the Houses of Parliament last week.

4 March 2010

Demonstrating the local economic and social value of grant-making with the VCS

Listen Value Invest logo
This new 'think piece' from the Centre for Local Economic Strategies, commissioned by VSNW, explores the shift from grants to contracts, and the value of grant-making within the voluntary and community sector.

10 February 2010

North West Mental Wellbeing Survey

North West Mental Wellbeing Survey - a major new survey of 18,500 residents in the North West has been published.

Events & Trainings

VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West