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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

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

3 February 2010

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

12 January 2010

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

26 November 2009

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

5 November 2009

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

15 October 2009

 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

24 September 2009

Includes information on:

► Influencing Parliament events
► VSNW's conference VSNW'09
► Vetting and Barring scheme
► The North West Regional Compact

VSNW Bulletin #13

8 September 2009

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

28 July 2009

VSNW Bulletin Issue 11

16 July 2009

VSNW Bulletin Issue 10

13 May 2009

VSNW Bulletin Issue 9

1 March 2009

VSNW update

1 February 2009

Regional Strategy consultation

VSNW Bulletin Issue 8

26 January 2009

VSNW Bulletin Issue 7

14 November 2008

VSNW Bulletin Issue 6

1 October 2008

VSNW Bulletin Issue 5

1 September 2008

focus on equalities

VSNW Bulletin Issue 4

1 August 2008

VSNW Bulletin Issue 3

31 July 2008

VSNW Bulletin Issue 2

1 July 2008

VSNW Bulletin Issue 1

1 June 2008
9 March 2010

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

11 February 2010

Free workshop to Increase your influence

Voice Workshop, Preston, 11th February

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

8 February 2010

UnLtd Level 2 Awards open on 26 February

Awards for social entrepreneurs meeting clearly evidenced need open soon for expressions of interest.

4 February 2010

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

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