Sector Issues & News
London 2012 Opportunities For Voluntary And Community Sector Organisations
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Posted by ELN on 09 February 10
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.
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Posted by ELN on 09 February 10
Capacitybuilders – Improving Support
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 as well as the resilience being shown during what continue to be difficult economic circumstances for the Third Sector.
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Posted by ELN on 20 January 10
Changing Places Small Grants Fund ( Max £1,000) Launched
The Changing Places (formerly Local Environment Programme) has now launched its small grants fund. It is open to groups in Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, Greenwich and Hackney not just those near the Olympic Park.
See: http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/volunteering/changing-places/create-your-own-project.php
Posted by ELN on 07 January 10
Rolande Anderson to head Office of the Third Sector
Career civil servant is appointed director general and replaces Campbell Robb
Rolande Anderson has been appointed Campbell Robb's successor as director general of the Office of the Third Sector.
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Posted by ELN on 17 December 09