Latest NAVCA news and updates

Nov 09 2009 ∞

New podcast: Susanne Rauprich, Chief Executive of NCVYS

NCVYS (National Council for Voluntary Youth Services) is an independent national body representing voluntary and community youth organisations in England. It works to help such organisations to build their capacity to deliver quality youth work.

NAVCA and NYCVS are natural partners and work closely together nationally. In this podcast, Katy Wing, NAVCA’s Director of Local Services Partnerships and Susanne Rauprich, Chief Executive of NYCVS, discuss how working together can benefit members of both NAVCA and NYCVS.

Podcast: Susanne Rauprich interviewed by Katy Wing (MP3, 503 KB).

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New page: Children and Young People News

General news and updates about working with Children and Young People, as well as updates from NAVCA’s Every Child Matters project.

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Updated: NAVCA RSS feeds

Keep up to date with NAVCA general news and areas of NAVCA work by subscribing to one of our RSS feeds. The RSS logo is displayed on pages where a feed is available. Currently these are:

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Handy Browser Information Statistics

This is probably one for website developers, but still for all a handy reference site listing which are the most popular web browsers and which are now on the way out.

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Trainers and Consultants Direct: skills for the voluntary, community and not-for-profit enterprises

NAVCA is pleased to announce that Trainers and Consultants Direct has undergone a complete transformation. Trainers and Consultants Direct brings skills to the voluntary, community and not-for-profit enterprises.

Trainers and Consultants Direct is an easy to use service for voluntary and community organisations looking to contract a consultant or trainer.

Bringing in the outside expertise of a consultant can solve problems and help to improve processes, products and profitability. Trainers and Consultants Direct holds profiles of individuals and consultants who have experience of working with voluntary and community groups, charities and third sector organisations.

If you are looking to commission a trainer or consultant, or if you are a trainer or consultant with experience of working with third sector organisations, visit www.trainersandconsultantsdirect.org.uk

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Nov 05 2009 ∞

NAVCA and WEA announce new plans to work together

NAVCA and the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) are pleased to announce plans to build closer links nationally and amongst members locally, specifically working together on three specific projects. This collaboration builds on NAVCA and WEA’s shared interests, values and policy positions.

NAVCA members and the WEA have a proud record of working in the heart of local communities across the country. Much of that work helps to promote more sustainable, confident localities and to improve the quality of life for individuals and their communities. Our shared values mean that working together is a natural step and one we hope will increase the impact of our work.

The three projects that NAVCA and the WEA are collaborating on are:

  • Take Part Regional Pathfinder Projects
    Take Part helps people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to become empowered, enabling them to make an active contribution to their communities and influence public policies and services.
  • Take Part Training the Trainers
  • The Learning Revolution -
    This is the government’s White Paper on supporting informal adult learning.

The projects will also draw support from the Government Departments of Communities and Local Government and of Business, Innovation and Skills.

NAVCA and the WEA are committed to build on this collaboration nationally and are encouraging the same at local level through increasing partnership and joint activity between NAVCA members and WEA Regions and branches.


5 November 2009

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Nov 04 2009 ∞

The future for local voluntary action - what we want from government and what we can do for ourselves

NAVCA Chief Executive Kevin Curley’s speech to York CVS’ 70th anniversary conference.

The future for local voluntary action - what we want from government and what we can do for ourselves (Word, 160 KB).

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New event: Equality Impact Assessment

7 December 2009

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An interactive NAVCA seminar in collaboration with VSNW

Do you…

  • work for a local infrastructure organisation (LIO) or organisation that provides support to other organisations in the North West region?
  • want to influence the decision-making processes in relation to equality and diversity in your Local Area Agreement (LAA) and LSP?
  • Work with your local strategic partnership (LSP), local authority and other public sector bodies e.g. primary care trust?
  • Support local organisations involved in work around equalities and diversity?

Then this practical, interactive seminar may be for you.

Local authorities are required to conduct Equalities Impact Assessments (EIAs) as part of the Local Area Agreement. The local third sector can help the willing do it better and encourage the reluctant to comply. This seminar will explore how public law principles can be applied to EIAs, and discuss how to involve third sector organisations and communities to make sure EIAs address their concerns”

Bursaries

Bursaries are available to cover travel and fees.

Price & booking information

Places cost just £40, including VAT.
Availability is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.


To discuss contact Pam Grant on 0114 289 3959 or pam.grant@navca.org.uk

To book your place contact Sam Hill 0114 278 6636 or events@navca.org.uk

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New event: Whose voice is it anyway? ILP Conference 2010

11 March 2010

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The Improving Local Partnerships annual conference will be held on 11 March 2010 at the City of Birmingham Symphony Hall. Keynote speakers will include Stuart Etherington, Chief Executive of NCVO.

This is your conference, however, and we’d like to hear what would make it a useful and positive event for you. We’ve opened a discussion on navcaboodle, NAVCA’s social networking site, where you can share and discuss ideas with colleagues and the ILP team.

Booking information and programme will be released in due course.

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NAVCA vacancy: Learning Programme Manager

Learning Programme Manager , Development Team
£32,766 - £37,109 + benefits, 35 hours per week
Closing date: 20 November 2009

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Nov 02 2009 ∞

New publication - Pathways through the maze: a guide to procurement law

NAVCA and NCVO have jointly published Pathways Through the Maze, the first comprehensive guide to procurement regulations written for voluntary organisations and community groups.

The Guide answers the most common questions voluntary and community organisations have about procurement processes and explains the legal requirements applying to public bodies’ procurement exercises

Pathways Through the Maze is essential reading for:

  • Anyone in an infrastructure organisation who works with commissioning, procurement and public services.
  • All voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises interest or involved in delivering public services.
  • Public Sector commissioners wanting to improve their engagement with third sector organisations.

All NAVCA members will be sent a free hard copy and you can download an electronic copy below.

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NAVCA vacancy: Improving Local Partnerships Development Officer

Improving Local Partnerships Unit Development Officer (four month secondment). Closing Date 4 November.

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