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One East Midlands member receives Big Society Award

One East Midlands would like to congratulate Serve, a charity based in Northamptonshire that delivers a range of support services to older people in the county, on their Big Society Award, the first to be awarded to an organisation in the region.

Founding Trustee vacancies at The Opportunities Fund

The Opportunities Fund - contributing to change, a new grant giving charity, raising funds from business through the corporate social responsibility route to fund projects with registered charities in Nottingham, is recruiting for voluntary founding trustees.

Development Officer vacancy at Heritage Lottery Fund

The Heritage Lottery Fund�s East Midlands Development Team are recruiting for a full-time Development Officer, based in Nottingham, on a fixed term 12 month contract and a salary of �21,000 to �24,361.

Government introduces Small Donations Bill

As part of the Queen�s Speech on 9 May, a Small Donations Bill has been introduced, will allow charities to claim top-up payments, similar to Gift Aid, on small donations totalling up to �5,000 a year without individual paperwork.

Applications open for A Day in the Life initiative

Applications are now open for the National Council for Voluntary Organisation�s A Day in the Life initiative, which provides an opportunity for civil society and government staff to spend a day in each others roles.

Lloyds TSB Foundation Community Programme

The Lloyds TSB Foundations� Community Programme, which focuses on core and project funding for local charities with an income of less than �1million, is interested in supporting work that improves social and community involvement, improves life choices and chances and helps people be heard.

Volunteer Mentors wanted for REACH project

REACH, an employability project financed through the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) and the European Social Fund (ESF), is seeking volunteer mentors to work with offenders in Northamptonshire.

Advocacy & Participation Worker vacancy at SEA

SEA, a small social enterprise providing independent advocacy and service user involvement opportunities for people who use housing and support services across several regions within the East Midlands, is recruiting for a full-time Advocacy & Participation Worker, on a salary of �19.126 for a 12 month contract.

One EM submits response to BIS consultation

One East Midlands has submitted a response, on behalf of its members, to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Partnership Agreement: Delivery of Structural Funds, Rural Development Funds and Maritime and Fisheries Funds in England Consultation.

Rural Housing Enabler vacancy at Community Lincs

Community Lincs is recruiting for a Rural Housing Enabler to support the delivery of rural affordable housing, contributing to the creation and maintenance of sustainable rural communities. The permanent position is for 37 hours per week on a salary of �23,000 to �25,000.