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The Clothworkers' Company - Charity Governance Awards 2017

16 Dec 2016 - 10:24 by michelle.foster

Does your charity have a brilliantly effective board?

The Charity Governance Awards is an exciting not-for-profit initiative created to celebrate outstanding governance in charities both small and large.

We all know that effective governance makes a difference. And by sharing examples of inspirational trustees and brilliant boards these Awards will show how great governance and doing good go hand-in-hand.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building

The Charity Awards 2017

16 Dec 2016 - 10:23 by michelle.foster

The Charity Awards is Civil Society Media’s annual awards programme held to identify, recognise and reward those organisations doing exceptional work in all areas of charitable activity.

Now in its 18th year, The Charity Awards is a year-round programme that uses Civil Society Media’s portfolio of magazines, reports, events and websites to celebrate and highlight best practice across the sector.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building

Our Manchester VCSE Funding Co-Design

15 Dec 2016 - 12:00 by Nigel Rose

The fourth meeting of the co-design group was held on 18th November. Based on the work done in previous sessions, the group designed funding model options and considered the benefits of different approaches. The models suggested have been written up into a consultation document which will be sent out in the new year. There will also be consultation meetings. Further information about the co-designing process can be found here.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Commissioning
Funding

Roofshield to the Rescue

14 Dec 2016 - 15:09 by michelle.foster

Are you a registered charity or part of a community initiative - perhaps you know someone who is?

The A.Proctor Group Ltd Roofshield to the Rescue campaign is offering up to £10,000 of support for one lucky group towards the restoration of your charity or community project roof.

Roofshield to the Rescue is not a contest, nor lottery. One deserving entrant in 2016 will be selected for the prize, solely at the discretion of A.Proctor Group Ltd.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding

The Benefit Cap in Manchester - Briefing note for staff and partners

14 Dec 2016 - 14:29 by michelle.foster

This note is intended for frontline staff and managers within Council services and partner organisations, who may be supporting or likely to support Manchester households due to be affected by changes to the Benefit Cap. This note provides background information and sources of support to assist staff.

News Type: 
Policy News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Policy and Influence

Dr. Sylvia Sham

14 Dec 2016 - 13:16 by Mike Wild

Manchester Evening News: Tributes paid to community campaigner Dr Sylvia Sham

I can’t help thinking that writing this is the last thing Dr. Sylvia Sham would want me to be doing. I’m sure she’d be saying that I should be getting on with more important stuff. But I need to take time to adjust my brain a bit because I’ve got to get used to asking myself “What would Sylvia have said?”. Past tense. And it’s just guesswork because I can’t ask her any more.

Shared Topic Areas: 
Other

Qualify as an Energy Champion with fully funded courses

14 Dec 2016 - 12:55 by cheryl.mcalister

Sustainable Homes has learned of a fully funded opportunity for SMEs and/or charities to train staff to become a fully qualified energy champion. At this point in time there is a critical need for energy efficiency and fuel poverty reduction. So for many organisations with scarce resources, this is an ideal chance to raise awareness and start making improvements. As a bonus, environmental improvements often lead to significant money savings too.

Attendees will become better informed on a variety of issues including:

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Environment

Funding bulletin December 2016

13 Dec 2016 - 12:33 by michelle.foster

Information for the bulletin is compiled from a number of sources including Grantfinder, GMCVO (Greater Manchester Council for Voluntary Organisations) and direct from funders themselves. It showcases just a few of the hundreds of funding opportunities available for local community, voluntary and faith organisations.

This bulletin is produced by a partnership of local support and development agencies across Greater Manchester.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding

2016...A look back!

12 Dec 2016 - 14:40 by barkery.jammeh

Hello all,

We’re only a couple of weeks away from Christmas, and 2016 is ready to make way for 2017.

Just a couple of weeks ago, it was International Volunteer’s Day (IVD). The event takes place every year on December 5th and is viewed as an opportunity for volunteers and organisations to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities.

Shared Topic Areas: 
Volunteering

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