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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 #20
Included in this bulletin:
► Update from RS2010 consultation events
► Apprenticeships event on 15 March
► Marmot Review and launch event
► New Influencing Parliament events added.
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
Influencing Parliament with the Communities and Local Government Select Committee
As 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
Latest News
Job opportunity: Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group strategic engagement worker
SNAG is looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to deliver a project which aims to help community and voluntary groups get more involved in decision-making on a range of sustainability issues in Manchester.
Win £50,000 to improve your are
People’s Millions is a competition from the National Lottery to help you improve your area.
Listen Value Invest campaign is launched at the Houses of Parliament
The Listen Value Invest campaign was launched in a special event at the Houses of Parliament last week.
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West
