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Bulletin Contents - 9 February 2009More of the Charities Act 2006 in Force Childrens Safeguarding Unit for Third Sector Third Sector Angles on the Recession Support for Contract Bidding and Capacity Get it together! Collaborating for Stronger Communities bassac Conference | ||
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GRID Member VacanciesThe GRID (Group Reference Influencing Development) is the county wide reference group for voluntary community and independent organisations who work with children and young people and looks at how their work relates to the Children’s Trust that oversees all work with children and young people. They now have a vacancy for a VCI Grid Member in both High Peak and the North East areas of the County and would very much welcome someone from the VCI sector who works with children and young people in these districts. This is an exciting time to be a GRID member as there are lots of developments taking place which ensures local groups have access to a range of information that supports them in their work with children and young people. If you have any questions about the role of the GRID member after reading the information please contact Matt Ford on 01773 744741 ext 234. >> Download related files for GRID election The closing date for receipt of nominations is 13 February and votes have to be received not later than close of business on 27 February. |
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More of the Charities Act 2006 in ForceSome relatively minor provisions (for England and Wales) of the Charities Act 2006 were brought in on 31 January with the fifth commencement order.
And the Church Urban Fund has issued a reminder that all churches that had previously been excepted with an income over £100,000 should be registered by October 2009. More at www.cufx.org.uk/page2501950.aspx |
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Childrens Safeguarding Unit for Third SectorThe National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is being funded by the Government to create a set of child protection standards, working with Children England. It will support the voluntary sector in meeting those standards, with sector infrastructure body NAVCA acting as a delivery partner in the National Safeguarding Unit for the Third Sector in England. More on the Unit at www.nspcc.org.uk/inform/nsu_wda63026.html or see CYP Now item at www.cypnow.co.uk/bulletins/Daily-Bulletin/news/875614/ |
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Third Sector Angles on the RecessionThe Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has opened a confidential Financial Crisis Helpline. Charity leaders worried about their organisation's financial viability can request a one-off confidential discussion with experienced managers who will listen to concerns and suggest steps for survival. Phone 0800 980 2000, or see more information at www.cafonline.org/Default.aspx?page=17031 Charity Finance Directors' group has started a 'Recession Watch' page with news and advice, www.cfdg.org.uk/cfdg/influencing_recession_watch.asp |
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Sector Taskforce Reports InThe Third Sector Taskforce set up jointly by charity chief executives body Acevo and the Department for Work and Pensions last summer has produced a report on the role of the third sector in welfare to work reform. A key recommendation is that the Government should press ahead with setting up a Social Investment Bank with a minimum of £250 million start up capital, but a smaller interim SIB should be set up to support the sector as soon as possible, to prevent years of good work from "withering on the vine". Charity Finance news alert at www.charityfinance.co.uk/home/content.php?id=2551 or download 'The potential role for the third sector in Welfare to Work reform' in pdf 980KB. |
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Support for Contract Bidding and CapacitySmall third sector organisations in England have access to a new grant fund to help them bid for public sector contracts. It can be used for tendering costs, capacity building work, legal fees and acquiring financial expertise. Grants will be offered for up to 10% of a contract value and contracts being tendered for must hold a minimum value of £30,000. Futurebuilders England news item or go direct to Small Organisation Tender Fund. |
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Defending Local GrantsA campaigning partnership of national organisations, the Local Grants Forum, has launched a guide to 'Defending Local Grants'. This rounds-up resources available to help local groups convince councillors, commissioning officers and procurement professionals that grants should continue to be used to fund local organisations and groups. Read more at www.navca.org.uk/news/defendinglocalgrants.htm or download from www.navca.org.uk/publications/defendinggrants/Home.htm |
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New Campaigning WebsitesThe Labour Party has launched a website allowing organisations and individuals to set up campaigns they want to bring to the attention of Labour politicians, www.labourspace.com Former Charities Minister and current Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, who is compiling the next Labour election manifesto, will be checking in to the site regularly. From Charity Finance new alert, www.charityfinance.co.uk/home/content.php?id=2541 A campaign site has been started by the Bishop of Middleton on the changes in water charges for non-domestic customers, which could hit churches and charities particularly hard. It is based on the amount of rainwater that drains into sewers. See www.dontdrainus.org or Third Sector news item at www.thirdsector.co.uk/news/877591/ (registration required). |
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NCVO Annual Conference 2009Civil Society: building trust in uncertain times NCVO is delighted to announce Dr Vincent Cable MP, Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor for the Liberal Democrats, as the morning keynote speaker at the flagship Annual Conference. Well-known for his insightful analysis of the state of the economy he will tell us what he believes the recession means for the voluntary and community sector and help us to focus on the challenging times we face ahead in 2009 and beyond. Book now, visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/annualconference09 or call Matt Gilfeather on 020 7520 3160. |
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Student Volunteering WeekCelebrating Success, Overcoming Challenges23 February to 1 March www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Student+Volunteering/SV+Week/ |
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National Survey of Third Sector OrganisationInitial results from one of the biggest surveys of its kind ever conducted have been published. Nearly 50,000 charity, social enterprise and voluntary organisations took part in the National Survey of Third Sector Organisation and first findings show that when local public sector bodies work with them, it can have a really positive effect on their success. For more information visit nds.coi.gov.uk/content/ |
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ESF Community GrantsThe East Midlands ESF Community Grants programme has just launched. Its aim is to provide small grants to give community groups an opportunity to access funding, through a simplified process, to undertake activity that helps engage and progress disadvantaged individuals in positive community work. For more information visit and details of how to apply visit www.oneeastmidlands.org.uk/news.php |
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