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February 19, 2010
Capacitybuilders second survey
Capacitybuilders recently conducted a second survey looking at the impact of the economic downturn on third sector infrastructure organisations.
The report findings provide valuable information on the challenges faced by local third sector support providers, and indeed, the resilience being shown during what continue to be difficult economic circumstances.
Key findings include:
• High levels of demand for support services from frontline groups is continuing, with 79% of local support providers reporting an increase in demand over the last twelve months.
• 42% of support providers reported a reduction in their overall income during the same time period - a clear demonstration of the pressures on the sector during this uncertain economic climate.
• Support providers are increasingly thinking about partnership, collaboration and merger as a way of ensuring the needs of frontline groups and the communities they serve continue to be met.
The final report is now available at http://www.improvingsupport.org.uk/
The survey has generated coverage in the sector press. The sort of information it brings together will be increasingly important in the run up to the next spending settlement, and at a time when the support available to our communities is of increasing importance.
Capacitybuilders will build on this evidence base through further surveys tracking the impact of changing economic circumstances on those providing support and advice to third sector organisations.
Posted by ELN at 3:13 PM
February 17, 2010
Sport Relief Brings Community Cash to London
For the first time ever, Capital Community Foundation in partnership with other community foundations in London are distributing a £62,500 Community Cash fund raised through Sport Relief to communities across the city.
Community Cash grants of £500-£1,000 are available to small organisations in all 33 London boroughs that are doing great work to help local people living in areas of disadvantage. Funding for both sports and non-sports projects is available.
If this sounds like you, find out more and apply for a Community Cash grant now by following the link below:
http://www.capitalcf.org.uk/grants/sportrelief.php
Applications need to be received no later than Friday 5th March 2010 at 5pm, so get yours in now!
If you have any queries regarding the fund or to request a form in the post, please call the Capital Community Foundation Grant Team on 020 7582 5117 or email applications@capitalcf.org.uk
Posted by ELN at 3:36 PM
February 12, 2010
ChangeUp Directory
We have gathered together all the resources available on ChangeUp topics across the ELN area.
See the collected resources
Posted by ELN at 12:18 PM
February 10, 2010
Big Squeeze Phase 2
Welcome to Phase 2 of The Big Squeeze survey – an opportunity for all Voluntary and Community groups working in London to register the impact of the recession on their work and the people they serve.
To read more please click here.
Posted by ELN at 3:02 PM
February 9, 2010
London 2012 Opportunities For Voluntary And Community Sector Organisations
BP Young Leaders Programme
London 2012 sponsors BP have just launched the Young Leaders’ programme which aims to recruit 100 young people from the ages of 16-25 from disadvantaged backgrounds to an intensive 18 month leadership programme.
To obtain further details please view the full media release or click here. For questions about the recruitment process e-mail education@london2012.com
Mayors Office Launch the Big Dance Micro-Grants of £1,000
Date: 3rd -11th July 2010
The Big Dance plans were announced for the world's biggest and most influential dance festival. It includes 9 days of dance events in unusual places throughout the city – shops, parks, galleries and museums.
The Big Dance also offers micro-grants to support great ideas. For further details please visit their website
Community Celebration
Legacy Trust are seeking expressions of interest from artists/producers across the UK interested in developing large scale outdoor arts projects in 2012.
For more information go to the Legacy Trust website
Posted by ELN at 3:29 PM
Conservative Draft Manifesto - 'Mending Our Broken Society' Chapter
The Conservatives have published their draft manifesto chapter on 'Mending Our Broken Society'. It contained a section setting out how they would use the state to stimulate social action, build social capital, and bind people together through sport.
Proposals that could have an impact on the third sector include:
Directing existing government funding to help voluntary sector organisations and social enterprises expand and tackle some of the most difficult social challenges;
Voluntary organisations being allowed to earn a competitive return for providing public services; and
The Big Lottery Fund re-focused purely on supporting social action through the voluntary and community sector.
To view the full document, click here
Posted by ELN at 2:12 PM