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05/11/08
Power Chair users wanted for new adventure club
A 61-year-old Newcastle woman is calling on power chair users from across the country to join her club and take part in sports, rallies, trips and... Read more... Power Chair users wanted for new adventure club
03/11/08
Winners revealed at 2008 North East VCS Awards ceremony
The region's Voluntary and Community Sector stars were honoured on Thursday 30th October at the inaugural 2008 North East VCS Awards , held... Read more... Winners revealed at 2008 North East VCS Awards ceremony
30/10/08
Minister for the North West seeks views on economic downturn from regional Voluntary and Community Sector
Beverley Hughes MP, Minister for the North West, has set up a Joint Economic Commission with the aim of supporting communities, businesses and... Read more... Minister for the North West seeks views on economic downturn from regional Voluntary and Community Sector
27/10/08
Government announces plans for new Third Sector Skills Body
The Government today announced plans to create a new Third Sector skills body which will identify and address skills gaps and shortages for... Read more... Government announces plans for new Third Sector Skills Body
21/10/08
Show Racism The Red Card - two new educational DVDs available to buy
Show Racism the Red Card, the campaign against racism in football and society has released two new educational DVDs.
Read more... Show Racism The Red Card - two new educational DVDs available to buy
20/10/08
Funding Information North East (FINE) - First Steps For A New Funding Adviser, 3rd Edition now available for just £20.00+p&p
This popular induction pack developed by Funding Information North East ( www.fine.org.uk ) in response to the need for information and guidance... Read more... Funding Information North East (FINE) - First Steps For A New Funding Adviser, 3rd Edition now available for just £20.00+p&p
20/10/08
Reaching Out - Building Sustainability in Rural Communities
Do you have a management role in a VCS organisation?
Would you like to gain a nationally recognised management... Read more... Reaching Out - Building Sustainability in Rural Communities
13/10/08
Training budgets prove 'recession proof'
Three quarters of companies are not cutting their training budgets, despite the current economic crisis, a survey has revealed. Training provider... Read more... Training budgets prove 'recession proof'
07/10/08
Subsidised accountancy services for voluntary groups and social enterprises from Community Accounting North East
Community Accounting North East are able to provide subsidised accountancy services for eligible voluntary organisations and social enterprises,... Read more... Subsidised accountancy services for voluntary groups and social enterprises from Community Accounting North East
06/10/08
Governments proposed statutory right to volunteer "could threaten career prospects" says CSV
A volunteering charity has warned that new plans to make time off work for volunteering a statutory right could threaten employees’ career... Read more... Governments proposed statutory right to volunteer "could threaten career prospects" says CSV
30/09/08
Award-winning website for Third Sector skills & training launches in the North West of England
voluntaryskills.com, the leading website for Third Sector skills and training in the North East & Cumbria, has recently extended its... Read more... Award-winning website for Third Sector skills & training launches in the North West of England
09/09/08
Revised National Occupational Standards (NOS) for managing volunteers published
Revised National occupational standards (NOS) for the Management of Volunteers have been published by the UK Workforce Hub.
These... Read more... Revised National Occupational Standards (NOS) for managing volunteers published
02/09/08
Culture change for jobs - North East Volunteers programme from One NorthEast
Opportunities with museums, theatre groups and music and sports events will help people who’ve been out of work for a long time move back into... Read more... Culture change for jobs - North East Volunteers programme from One NorthEast
