News from VANEL, from Members and Friends and of local interest to everyone in the voluntary or community sector across North East Lincolnshire.
Our Volunteer Development Service (VDS) has had a strong start to 2018. Read on for more information about the service and find out why organisations that host volunteers are subscribing.
Last year it was a success getting funding for “Pipes Away”. This year the accolades for that project continue, but now we also have another successful young leader getting a new project started using the same funding pot. Read on for the stories.
Quick reminders of ongoing news: Friendship at Home’s Sporting Memories group. Humberside Youth Association funding closing date at end of Jan. Updates from groups and more.
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and leadership: News from NCVO and the Charity Commission. Reminder of our governance training courses. Something to read.
In this article I explore the very important upcoming GDPR legislation that will affect the way every organisation deals with data protection. Everyone should be looking at GDPR. Are you? Have a read of my overview.
Plans are underway for the return of the popular V:Expo during Volunteers Week 2018 in June. It’s all at a very early stage of planning but read on to see what is planned and keep an eye out for future news.
A couple of local groups were successful with funding applications recently after a bit of ‘critical friend’ help from the VANEL team. Read about the successes and how we can help you with your own funding applications.
Sir Stuart Etherington (NCVO Chief Executive) has published an open letter to the sector which is worth a read for anyone connected to the charitable or voluntary sector.
If you are a registered charity, then if your tax year ends after 1st Jan 2018 you’ll be needing to record different information when it comes time to upload your Annual Return. Read on for information from the Charity Commission and a legal update on what you need to do to prepare.
Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Keith Hunter has announced his proposal for setting a 6.4% increase to the police precept portion of the 2018/19 Council Tax, and is asking residents to give their views in an online survey. Find out more about the plans and how to participate. The closing date is 29th January.