This latest NCVO report looks at the implications of ongoing austerity, and estimates the scale of cuts affecting the sector. If current plans go ahead, the sector will receive £1.7bn less funding from government in 2017/18 than in 2010/1
Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
22 May 2012
Details below include:
Taking part (this summer)
This year's programme will begin soon - providers are recruiting participants for this year's pilots. If you're in Year 11 and would like to get involved go to the National Citizens Service website and register.
Delivery organisations in the North West (2012)
Nineteen organisations/partnerships were commissioned to deliver in 2012. The North West based NCS delivery partners for 2012 are:
For the full news item, visit the Cabinet Office website
Invitation to Tender (for 2013)
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document has been delayed and is expected in the next few days. Early indications are that there will be two contracts per region with greater involvement of councils encouraged.
Information Sessions for bidding
Information sessions to support bids will be held in London on the 30th May and further sessions are expected to be held in Sheffield after that (and not guaranteed). Events are listed on this website: National Citizens Service 2013
Regional Groups to support joint bids
An online platform to support joint bids, on a regional footprint, has been set up. The North West Group is here (login required): http://ncsteam.sgv2.com/group/north-west
Interim Evaluation of 2011 NCS published
For every £1 spent on National Citizen Service (NCS) up to £2 is being returned to the communities and young people who took part, according to new independent analysis.
Feedback from participants:
Further reading: Evaluation of National Citizen Service Pilots: Interim report (NatCen Social Research, The Office for Public Management, and New Philanthropy Capital: May 2012)
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
