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Nottingham CVS, a member of One East Midlands, have updated their sample policies and 'how to' guides available for VCS organisations to download from their website.
A research project to quantify the nature and extent of third sector involvement and participation in the delivery of learning and skills has produced its final reports and case studies.
Clinks, the national charity supporting voluntary organisations working with offenders and their families, will be launching Partnership Finder, a new online directory for VCSE organisations working in criminal justice and rehabilitation, on 1 August.
This free event, including lunch, will focus on providing funding advisors’ with the skills and knowledge to better support VCS organisations who have innovative projects to developing and contributing to the local economy and who may be eligible for ERDF funding or other European Funding streams.
Please note that this event is sold out but you can be added to the waiting list in case places become available.
One East Midlands, through the ERDF Reach & Impact project in partnership with local infrastructure organisations, hosted a series of free county events throughout July and August 2013 to enable stronger and productive relationships between the VCS and LEPs.
One East Midlands and BIG Assist hosted a joint event, on Wednesday 26 June in Leicester, for Local Infrastructure Organisations across the East Midlands to look at the future direction and new opportunities for local infrastructure.
The Royal Mail has unveiled new measures designed in collaboration with Government to improve access to the Postcode Address File for micro businesses and small charities, in order to encourage innovation and growth.