13/04/2011
Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy
News
07/04/2011
Youth services worst hit by local government cuts
Local Government Association research has found that youth services are worst hit by cuts. One in five local authorities have identified provision for young people as the area in which they will make proportionally the biggest cuts....News
07/04/2011
Charitable Incorporated Organisation model guidance launched
The Charity Commission has published guidance on the CIO legal form including model constitutions....News
06/04/2011
Child Poverty Strategy
Government launches child poverty strategy – The Government has launched New Approach to Child Poverty: Tackling the Causes of Disadvantage and Transforming Families’ Lives. This sets out the Government’s approach to tackling child poverty up to 2020. Main themes are strengthening families, encouraging responsibility, promoting work, guaranteeing fairness and providing...Policy
06/04/2011
VAI is looking for consultants
VAI and Octopus Community Centres Network are looking for consultants to carry out a study into the feasibility of joint purchasing goods and services. Please see the brief for the study. The deadline for return of tenders is noon, Wednesday 4th May. ...News
31/03/2011
Charitable Giving – Green Paper
Green Paper on Giving – The Giving Green Paper sets out the Government’s initial ideas for building a stronger culture of giving time and money to start a national debate on our society’s attitude to giving. Click here for details of the consultation. Click link for further details from funding...Policy
31/03/2011
Public Health – New strategy
Public Health – ‘Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Our strategy for public health in England’ sets out the Government’s long-term vision for the future of public health in England. The changes include shifting responsibility for Public Health to Local Authorities. Click link for details of the policy...Policy
28/03/2011
Council Grants Fund Opens
Islington Council’s grants fund for the voluntary and community sector has opened for applications. Details can be found by clicking HERE....News
18/03/2011
Fairer future for social housing
The Government has published a report on responses to their consultation on social housing. Check out the details by clicking here....News
18/03/2011
Community Budgets – Families Outreach Service
Community Budgets – this programme aims to provide an efficient and effective service to families with complex needs by working across the multiple service providers. Community Budgets policy briefing (click to download)...Policy