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Eco Structures is a Social Enterprise who make garden furniture from recycled plastic. They are run entirely by volunteers who have experienced mental health...
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As Big Society becomes the big news for the third sector, against a backdrop of financial cuts, we are asking the government and statutory agencies to listen to, value and invest in individuals, communities and the third sector.
Join our campaign, share your stories, and ask decision-makers in your area to commit to real action to listen to, value and invest in the Third Sector.
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Join our campaign, share your stories, and ask decision-makers in your area to commit to real action to listen to, value and invest in the Third Sector.
Click here to find out How To Use This Site
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Here are some things you can do to get started on Listen Value Invest...
1. Sign the Listen Value Invest declaration: Join the growing movement of organisations, groups and individuals calling on government and decision-makers to listen, value and invest in the voluntary and community sector.
2. Share your stories: If you're from a community or voluntary group, add your stories to the blog and show why decision makers should listen to, value and invest in you.
3. Use the Listen Value Invest branding in your own communications and resources: You'll find a range of resources to help you get started.
4. Search for stories: Use the search box at the top right hand corner to find inspiration from other projects working in the same areas or themes as you.
1. Sign the Listen Value Invest declaration: Join the growing movement of organisations, groups and individuals calling on government and decision-makers to listen, value and invest in the voluntary and community sector.
2. Share your stories: If you're from a community or voluntary group, add your stories to the blog and show why decision makers should listen to, value and invest in you.
3. Use the Listen Value Invest branding in your own communications and resources: You'll find a range of resources to help you get started.
4. Search for stories: Use the search box at the top right hand corner to find inspiration from other projects working in the same areas or themes as you.
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Lord Speaker visits VCS in Manchester
Lords Speaker visits Manchester
Becky Kilburn
On 20 May 2011, Wai Yin’s Chinese Women’s Society held an event organised by VSNW (Voluntary Sector North West) to display their services and promote their success to the Speaker of the House of Lords, Baroness Hayman and different North West voluntary groups.
Wai Yin (based in Manchester), helps Chinese women with all sorts of issues such as: support to adapt to a different culture, linguistic skills and help with…
ContinuePosted by Hannah Horton on June 20, 2011 at 12:00
Knowsley Retain/Regain
Posted by Michelle Cummings on February 10, 2011 at 12:04
Mapping cuts to the voluntary and community sector
As public sector funding cuts begin to bite, it is vital that their impact on the voluntary sector and the people it works with is understood. Voluntary Sector North West and One North West are partners in Voluntary Sector Cut, a new collaborative project which maps intelligence about voluntary groups experiencing reductions in public sector funding.
If you’re involved in a voluntary or community group…
Posted by Hannah Horton on January 26, 2011 at 9:25
Barrow Junior Wardens: building community and helping the environment in Barrow
Check out this great new video from Barrow Junior Wardens, a community-led project which brings together children from four schools in Barrow-in-Furness to counter perceptions of youth anti-social behaviour and teach young people about the importance of caring for their neighbourhood and neighbours.…
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Posted by Hannah Horton on December 6, 2010 at 15:00
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Hannah Horton posted a blog postLord Speaker visits VCS in Manchester
Lords Speaker visits Manchester Becky KilburnOn 20 May 2011, Wai Yin’s Chinese Women’s Society held an event organised by VSNW (Voluntary Sector North West) to display their services and promote their success to the Speaker of the House of Lords, Baroness Hayman and different North West voluntary groups. Wai Yin (based in Manchester), helps Chinese women with all sorts of issues such as: support to adapt to a different culture, linguistic skills and help with housing and gaining employment.…See More
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We are asking all those connected with the voluntary and community sector to sign the Listen Value Invest declaration, calling for the incoming government (whoever it might be) and other decision-makers to commit to listen to, value and invest in people, communities and the Third Sector.Please sign the declaration and share this as widely as possible - the more signatories we can get, the more powerful our voice will be!
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