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Breathing space now, bigger questions later

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first weeks in office have been defined by a series of early policy announcements aimed at providing “breathing space” for people ac...
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Nominations open for VSNW Funding and Commissioning Awards 2026

Nominations are now open for VSNW’s Commissioning & Funding Awards 2026, recognising funders and commissioners demonstrating fair, innovative and collaborative approaches to ...
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VCFSE and VSNW leaders appointed as inaugural Community Fellows at University of Lancashire

VCFSE leaders from across Lancashire, including VSNW’s Chief Executive Warren Escadale and Research and Policy Manager Laura Tilston, have been appointed as inaugural Community F...
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From Greater Manchester to Downing Street: lessons from a decade of partnership with the VCFSE sector

Greater Manchester has become one of England’s leading examples of partnership working between public services and the VCFSE sector. As Andy Burnham moves to Downing Street, ...
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BRIDGE Research Network

BRIDGE Research Network

BRIDGE connects communities, researchers, and health professionals to create research that tackles health inequalities and increases diversity among research participants.

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Locally Organised Communities Across Lancashire (LOCAL)

Locally Organised Communities Across Lancashire (LOCAL)

LOCAL is a sector-led initiative uniting local voices across Lancashire to influence change, strengthen collaboration, and ensure communities are at the heart of decision-making.

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