In May 2010 eleven Youth Work trainees successfully completed a 10 week accredited entry level course in youth work covering topics such as understanding the keys issues in working with young people, acknowledging how own attitudes and values affect youth work, the framework and curriculum of youth work delivery and what contribution they make to local youth work.

The NCVYS Young Partners Award 2010 is now open for nominations from all voluntary and community youth organisations and projects. For more details...

They Eat Culture run playful arts events and quality cultural projects across spaces and places of Lancashire. We programme and manage a 100 seated theatre/performance/cinema space in Preston and provide outreach arts engagement projects across Lancashire.

Getting fit for the future is something that faces all grassroots groups working across the voluntary, community and faith sector.

Would you like your project to become part of the London 2012 Inspire Programme? The London 2012 Inspire Programme recognises any innovative and non commercial projects, programmes, and events genuinely inspired by the 2012 Games.

Skills - Third Sector has published The voluntary sector skills landscape which contains information about the recent policy announcements and spending priorities that affect skills in the voluntary sector.

Take part in these three on-line consultations carried out out by the National Youth Agency, Lifelong Learning UK and Skills - Third Sector and make sure you and your organisation are represented on the issue that matter to you..

Lloyds TSB Foundation for England & Wales is pleased to announce its increased income for 2010 as £25.24m (£20.8m in 2009) and is delighted to confirm that this higher level of funding will be sustained for 2011, 2012 and 2013.

The independently run Foundation is keen to hear from registered charities working across Blackburn, Rossendale, Wyre and Fylde who can demonstrate how their work is making a difference to the lives of disadvantaged people, and helping them to play a fuller role in the community.

If you are interested in learning more, please visit the Foundation's website at www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk. 

The Big Lottery Fund will launch a new £200m grant fund for neighbourhood-based community groups. The fund, called Big Local, will award grants to voluntary groups in 50 geographical areas that have traditionally not received much money from BIG in recognition. These areas will be announced later this month.

Get fit for the future with the University of Central Lancashire’s community leadership programmes offering aspiring leaders the opportunity to develop, grow and improve their skills and confidence.