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Do you need volunteers? Find out more about our Volunteer Development Service
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.
More successes via IGNITE with Environment Now funding
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…
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.
Governance weekly for 18th January
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.
Data Protection and GDPR. Your challenge for 2018
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.
V:Expo is back… and it’s coming to a venue near you
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.
Funding Success Stories
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 Etheringtons’ New Year letter to the voluntary and community sector
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.
Changes to Charity Commission Annual Returns
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.
Police And Crime Commissioner Council Tax Consultation
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.
New Year: New Gig fundraiser a great success
A music fundraising event in Cleethorpes organised by an IGNITE volunteer was a great success. Read on for a write up and photos from the event.
Governance weekly for 12th January
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and leadership:
Funding Focus for 11th Jan
Our regular roundup of funding related news. Grants and funding pots available. Looming deadlines. News of funding related events, training and more.
Charities warned about fake government grants scheme
Action Fraud is warning people to watch out for emails and cold calls from fraudsters who are asking people to apply for Government grants in return for an advance fee. The scheme is a fraud. Read on for more details and what to watch out for.
Bike maintenance courses from the Cycle Hub around Grimsby
Grimsby Cycle Hub is running a series of Bike Maintenance courses around Grismby and further afield over the coming months. Read on for details of where and when.
Third-sector organisations are being invited to become members of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP company.
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership is a company limited by guarantee, and a vacancy has arisen for a third-sector organisation to become a member. Read on for full information and how your organisation could apply (before the end of January).
Sports Development Officer vacancy at Active Humber
Active Humber have this vacancy which has a closing date of 12th January 2018. Read on for further details, the role description and how to apply.
Supporting Volunteers Award achieved by Humber and Wolds Rural Action
Well done to Humber and Wolds Rural Action for achieving their SVA levels 1 and 2 recently. Read on for the full story and to find out more about SVA.
Next HumberWatch meetings…
Organisations that support Neighbourhood Watch Groups in the Humberside Police area have come together to form a Humber Watch Association. Read on for more details about HumberWatch and to find out about next meetings.
Regulatory alert to charities from the Charity Commission – safeguarding
The Charity Commission is issuing this alert to charities as regulatory advice related to safeguarding. Please ensure your senior team and the committee/board read.