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Young Offenders - trial and error?

New Philanthropy Capital's latest report, Trial and error, explores the issue of youth offending and highlights some of the innovative and promising ways that charities are helping young people to stay out of trouble. The report, aimed at charities and funders, examines strengths and weaknesses within the youth justice sector, outlines the role government plays, and highlights areas where investment could create greatest impact.

1000 Smiles for Nepal

If you would like to support Gary Fleming on his 1000 mile cycle ride to Africa to raise funds for Lancashire based Resolve International you may donate online.

Step TWO

An exciting initiative tackling how the sector bids for funding on behalf of Children and Young People’s services. Step TWO (Towards Working as One) on 25 March 2010 follows The ONE held in January where over forty organisations signed up to working collaboratively. For more information about this event visit: Step TWO.

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Grants for Growth 2

Grants of up to £6,000 are available to community and voluntary groups to develop projects which enable people to access training and gain skills to help them to get a job.

3rd Sector - 1st Choice

Communities Secretary John Denham has commented on the importance of the third sector. Mr Denham said, "In the quest for leaner more efficient services we still need to find ways for councils to take advantage of the positive social outcomes the third sector provides." The unique skills and community benefits of the third sector must not be overlooked by councils looking to improve local public services, Communities Secretary John Denham said today.

Vetting and Barring - update

The Department For Children, Schools And Families has published a Vetting and Barring myth buster to give clarification on the Vetting and Barring Scheme. More detailled information about the new Vetting and Barring Scheme and what is means to you, working in the children and young people's workforce, is also now available on the CWDC website.

Looking for a volunteer?

Can you offer a full-time volunteering opportunity to a young person? With an increase in youth unemployment, more young people are looking for fulfilling ways to ensure they continue to develop their skills and knowledge whilst looking for employment. Young people can bring enthusiasm, skills, and a fresh approach to your organisation, so why not take advantage and offer a full-time opportunity to a young person?

Tellus4

The Department For Children, Schools And Families has published the results of this year’s Tellus survey. Tellus is a national survey which gathers children and young people’s views on their life, their school and their local area. Children’s Minister Dawn Primarolo, who has responded to the survey says there's "Much to celebrate in the latest TellUs survey.

Lancashire Youth Strategy

Following a series of meetings with District leads for Leisure and Sport, representatives from the voluntary sector and Council staff; the ECM Positive Contribution Theme Board gave the go ahead for the development of an inclusive Lancashire Youth Strategy, at its meeting in January.

Grants Best?

Policy Manager, Phil Thomas, of the Third Sector Partnership Team at the Department of Health has released a paper, which highlights the role that grants can play in developing and supporting low-level community activity. The use of grants is particularly pertinent to commissioning self-care support for people with long-term conditions. Phil adds "Third Sector organisations will have an increasingly important role to play in meeting some of the expected increase in demand for self care support." For more information please contact  Phil Thomas,  Policy Manager  Tel: 0113 254 6286   Third Sector Partnership Team  Department of Health Philip.Thomas@dh.gsi.gov.uk.

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