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VSNW Bulletin
The aim of the VSNW bulletin is to succinctly communicate:
- VSNW’s work
- all work to represent the voluntary & community sector (VCS) at a regional level
- key regional issues for the VCS
- key networking and learning opportunities for the VCS.
To subscribe please email policy@vsnw.org.uk with the subject line "Subscribe to VSNW Bulletin".
To contribute to the VSNW Bulletin please contact Warren Escadale:
Email: warren.escadale@vsnw.org.uk
Tel: 0161 276 9300
VSNW Bulletin #19
This bulletin features:
► Update on RS2010 consultation events
► Marmot Review launch event
► VSNW Briefing #30: Government Skills Strategy and the Third Sector
VSNW Bulletin #18
VSNW Bulletin #18 (12 January 2010) contains news about:
► RS2010 regional strategy consultation events for the third sector
► Worklessness - briefing on NWIEP report Tackling Worklessness in the North West, Future Jobs Fund, Skills Third Sector, apprenticeships and VSNW work on volunteering
► Latest developments in the regional Compact
VSNW Bulletin #17
VSNW Bulletin #17 (25 Nov 2009) contains news about:
► Outcomes of VSNW '09 Conference and AGM, including Mike Farrar's Seven Commitments for NHS NW
► Future Jobs Fund update
► Information on Apprenticeships in the VCS
► Report from Delivering Social Value: Strengthening our Communities conference
VSNW Bulletin #16
VSNW Bulletin #16 includes news about:
► VSNW Conference and AGM 12 November
► Connecting Communities briefing
► Second PROMiSE network event (4 Dec)
► Seminar on improving LAAs and other delivery programmes through Equality Impact Assessments (7 Dec)
► Mapping Representation underway
► 4NW Leaders Board consultation response
VSNW Bulletin #15
VSNW Bulletin #15 includes news about:
►Forthcoming events including "Delivering Social Value" and "VSNW '09: VSNW's conference"
►Forthcoming launch of the regional Compact
►New housing and regeneration board for the North West
►Briefings on VCS faith groups in the North West and the Future Care green paper
VSNW Bulletin #14
Includes information on:
► Influencing Parliament events
► VSNW's conference VSNW'09
► Vetting and Barring scheme
► The North West Regional Compact
VSNW Bulletin #13
Includes news about:
► RS2010 Principles and Issues consultation report published
► NW Select Committee report on the economic situation in the North West
► VSNW-partnered Conversations with Commissioners events
► North West VCS involvement in the Future Jobs Fund
VSNW Bulletin Issue 12
VSNW Bulletin Issue 11
VSNW Bulletin Issue 10
VSNW Bulletin Issue 9
VSNW update
Regional Strategy consultation
VSNW Bulletin Issue 8
VSNW Bulletin Issue 7
VSNW Bulletin Issue 6
VSNW Bulletin Issue 5
focus on equalities
VSNW Bulletin Issue 4
VSNW Bulletin Issue 3
VSNW Bulletin Issue 2
VSNW Bulletin Issue 1
Featured Event
Marmot and the Third Sector: Addressing Health Inequalities Together
A conference organised by the Department of Health’s Third Sector Strategic Partners to discuss the findings and impact of the Marmot Review of health inequalities in England.
Latest News
Free workshop to Increase your influence
bassac, Preston CVS and VSNW are running a free introductory workshop to increase the impact, effectiveness and influence of voluntary and community sector groups.
Further information: Voice workshop
UnLtd Level 2 Awards open on 26 February
Awards for social entrepreneurs meeting clearly evidenced need open soon for expressions of interest.
Dept. of Health Looking for New Strategic Partners
Department of Health are now inviting applications for the Department of Health Third Sector Partner Programme for 2010-11.
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West
