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The Coalition government has stepped up its process of decentralisation and devolution of power to local authorities and their communities. Local authorities will have the liberty to make decisions about allocation of resources free from central government guidelines. An increasing role for the VCS to deliver public services is expected. VCS organisations are expected to have a key role to play in identifying needs as well as delivering services. This page deals with policies that have an impact on funding, commissioning and procurement for the VCS.

Accounts Count

The Directory of Social Change has published a report, entitled Accounts Count, where they asked funders whether they check the Charity Commission website for information on registered charities who have made applications.

Payroll Giving proposals

New proposals to make it quicker for charities to collect donations and easier for employers to encourage charitable donations using Payroll Giving have been announced by the government.

Gift aim claims must be made online from 1 October

From Monday 1 October the old paper form for claiming gift aid will be redundant and charities will have to claim gift aid via the Charities Online portal.

Helping the VCS get ready to access the European Funding 2014-20 Programme – Post event page

Taking place on Wednesday 11 September at Nottinghamshire Deaf Society, this free event focused 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.

A guide for PCCs on commissioning from VCSE providers

CLINKS, which supports voluntary organisations that work with offenders, has published a guide for police and crime commissioners on commissioning from voluntary, community and social enterprise providers.

Insight Issue 9

Summary of government response to review of the Charities Act 2006

In its long-awaited response to the separate reviews of the Charities Act 2006 by Lord Hodgson and the Public Administration Select Committee, the government has accepted in principle the PASC’s recommendation that the Charity Commission should require charities to declare how much of their spending has gone on political and communications work in their annual returns, and said it would consult on the issue.

One East Midlands coordinating response to Gift Aid and Digital Giving consultation - 6 SEPTEMBER DEADLINE

One East Midlands is coordinating a response on behalf of its members and the VCS in the East Midlands to HM Treasury’s Gift Aid and Digital Giving consultation, which is open to Friday 20 September.

Time to Change - Round 4

Round 4 of the Time to Change grants fund is now open with the deadline for submitting applications 2pm on Wednesday 18 September.

BBC Performing Arts Fund - Community Theatre

The BBC Performing Arts Fund – Community Theatre scheme aims to support the development of not for profit community theatre groups.

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