Today is Local Charities Day (15th December)
15th December is Local Charities Day across the UK. Find out more here. Come and chat to the VANEL team at the Christmas event in Cleethorpes this weekend.
VANEL news
News from and about VANEL
Update from the VANEL IGNITE team
As we get to the end of the year, Danielle from the IGNITE team looks back at the highlights of the work IGNITE has been doing since September. Read on…
Governance weekly for 14th December
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and leadership: It’s the last column of the year so it’s time for a roundup of the key themes in governance and trusteeship development that have surfaced during 2017 (as well as a look ahead to upcoming training in the new year). Read on…
Update from the Volunteer Managers Network
This week saw a very busy Volunteer Managers Network (VWN) at West Marsh Community Centre. Read on for a full update from the meeting.
Final Funding roundup for 2017
If your charity or community organisation is in need of funding then you’ll need to keep planning your funding applications over the coming weeks to take account of deadlines looming early in the new year. So in this last funding summary for 2017, here’s a few dates and reminders you need to know about.
All I want for Christmas is … Clear drains
Nobody wants to deal with a blocked sewer at Christmas, but that’s exactly what could happen if the fat from Christmas lunches is poured down the plughole! VANEL continues to support Anglian Water in getting the message across about keeping our waterways and sewers working properly. So read on for the warnings about Christmas from Anglian Water!
Money Maters Masterclass training from the IGNITE team for young people
The IGNITE team are now trained up as Money Matters trainers to help talk to young people about better money management. Find out more about the Money Matters training that we can help with or offer to other young people, and find out about key issues that concern young people about their money.
Governance weekly for 8th December
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and leadership: Some interesting articles and resources, an update of VANEL governance training in the new year and lots more. Read on…
Update from the Volunteer Service at VANEL
Has your organisation signed up to the Volunteer Development Service from the VANEL Volunteer Centre? If not, read on to find out much more about the service and the benefits membership brings. This is also a full update on our Volunteering services including the Volunteer Managers Network, SVA, training and more. And an important update about Do-It! Read on for the full update.
Heritage Lottery related funding update
A few updates this week from the Heritage Lottery Fund about a variety of their funding programmes. And a shameless plug for the Seaside Santa event in December at Beach Hut 9 (as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund open days programme). Read on.