Futurebuilders England has launched a new interest-free loan fund for third sector organisations struggling to meet the cost of tendering for public sector contracts. The £1m Tender Fund is intended to help third sector providers win contracts where prohibitive tendering costs would otherwise make it difficult for them to bid. There is no closing date [...]

The National Youth Agency’s Youth Action team is seeking expressions of interest from organisations wishing to develop intergenerational work from a youth work perspective. Development Officer Merlynne Francique explained: “Our aim is to work with six local authority and voluntary and community sector organisations to develop different models of intergenerational work focusing on skill share, [...]

Fresh ideas for encouraging people to become involved in democracy will be rewarded with grants under a £150,000 government scheme aimed at charities, community groups and non-government organisations. The Innovation Fund, launched by the Ministry of Justice today, will support projects developing new ways to help people participate in public discussions and influence government policy. [...]

A guidance document has been released by the Network of Regional Youth Work Units to help improve youth worker training. The guidance focuses on improving delivery of the Youth Support Worker qualifications at levels 2 and 3 and has been developed by the south-west youth work unit for use across England. Advice includes a reminder [...]

12th October 2008            Birmingham      £15 This workshop is aimed at youth leaders at all levels of practice and safeguarding knowledge. It will include key speakers covering the work of the Independent Safeguarding Authority and Online Child Protection. Workshops on the day will include safeguarding for managers and safeguarding: the basics, plus a number of other [...]

The Government’s renewed alcohol strategy, Safe. Sensible. Social (June 2007), outlined national and local action to achieve long-term reductions in alcohol-related ill health and crime. The Government committed to carrying out three reviews of industry practice and then to consult on whether there is a need for further regulation of alcohol retailing. The consultation also [...]

The English National Youth Arts Network seeks case studies of exemplary youth-led projects that aim to develop young people’s leadership skills, aspiration and potential for their forthcoming campaign… The young people we work with today are the practitioners, policy makers and professionals of tomorrow and with recent investment from Government, there are now a number [...]

Draft Forced Marriage Statutory Guidance has been launched today for consultation. The consultation runs until October 15 and is available to download from www.fco.gov.uk/fmconsultation. The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 provides for the government to issue statutory guidance setting out the responsibilities of all agencies dealing with forced marriage issues. This consultation is an [...]

This report gives a useful summary about ways to transform deprived areas focusing on both places and people.

A recent study titled ‘Financial inclusion in the UK: Review of policy and practice’ was published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) last week. The report reviews current policies and practices aimed at reducing financial exclusion. The financial services covered included money and debt advice, financial capability, banking, affordable credit and insurance. Some of the [...]