January 2011
6 posts
NAVCA gives evidence to the Localism Bill... →
Neil Cleeveley, NAVCA’s Director of Policy and Communications, yesterday (Thursday 27 January) gave evidence to the Localism Bill Committee. NAVCA has established the Real Power for Communities campaign and the website, supported by a range of third sector organisations. This campaign aims to make sure the community rights outlined in the bill result in giving communities a greater say in...
NAVCA shares over £40,000 with members to host... →
NAVCA is pleased to announce the members who have been successful in applying for up to £3,000 to host learning and networking events on the new health structures.
The events will bring together local support and development organisations, local voluntary organisations and community groups, emerging GP consortia, public health and local authority partners. The events will:
Build relationships...
Celebrating the Sport Partnership Project →
NAVCA and Sport England have just published the evaluation of the Sport Partnership Project, Celebrating the Sport Partnership Project 2007-10 (pdf, 7.6 MB).
The three year project was funded by Sport England and came to an end in March 2010. The evaluation celebrates the successes of the project, showcases best practice and highlights the importance of local support and development...
Contribute to NAVCA's response to Ministry of... →
NAVCA would like to invite members to participate in the consultation on the Ministry of Justice green paper Breaking the Cycle: Effective Punishment, Rehabilitation and Sentencing of Offenders which sets out the government’s vision for reform. Despite record public spending and the highest ever prison population the government is concerned it is not delivering what really matters: improved...
NAVCA response to OCS consultation on... →
NAVCA has submitted its response to the Office for Civil Society’s Supporting a Stronger Civil Society consultation on infrastructure services. Many thanks to everyone who helped us with our response - either by attending a consultation event or sending us information.
This consultation addressed fundamental issues for NAVCA and its members. It asked a number questions on subjects ranging...
Breaking the cycle: effective punishment,... →
The Ministry of Justice has launched its green paper Breaking the cycle: effective punishment, rehabilitation and sentencing of offenders. The deadline for responses is 4 March.
NAVCA has produced a briefing on the green paper and the implications for the voluntary sector. The Ministry of Justice is hosting consultation events across the country: 13 January, London; 19 January, Manchester; 1...