Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum is launching a new Cornwall Trustee Network at the Eden Project on Tuesday 29 March from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Shivaji Shiva will running a master class in what is involved in being a trustee. Shivaji Shiva is a Solicitor and independent consultant specialising in charity law and governance. He acts for sponsors of new charities as well as the trustees and staff of existing charities and other not-for-profit bodies.
Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum AGM Trustee Nominees for 2011
We have listed below the nominations received for persons seeking election at the VSF AGM on 29th March. 1. Jonathan Adlington, sponsored by Volunteer Cornwall, standing for election for the first time. 2. Steve Clark, sponsored by Carefree / Cornwall Youth Work Partnership, standing for election for the first time. 3. Anna Hoyle, sponsored by East Cornwall Council for Voluntary Service, standing for re-election after a year’s break 4. Alison Mandeville, sponsored by Cornwall Faith Forum, standing for election for the first time. 5. Sam … Read more »
Cornwall Compact needs you!
Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum has just refreshed the Cornwall Compact and is actively seeking Compact Champions. What is a Compact Champion? The role of a Compact Champion, within their organisation, department or through various meetings and forums, is to: promote and assist in the implementation of the Cornwall Compact, ensuring that it is understood and used well promote the value of partnership working between the third sector and the statutory sector provide assistance if the Cornwall Compact is not being followed by government, statutory … Read more »
Get involved at a strategic level for the VCS in Cornwall
Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum (VSF) is looking to elect individuals from the Voluntary and Community Sector(VCS) to represent the VCS on the following partnerships: Cornwall Culture Partnership Rep Skills and Employment Board (subgroup of the Economic Forum) Health and Wellbeing Management Board
Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum AGM Trustee Nominees For 2010
We have listed below the nominations received for persons seeking election at the VSF AGM on 25th June: John Ede, sponsored by Citizens Advice (charity), standing for re-election Andrew Green, sponsored by Cornwall Learning Partnership (not for profit), standing for re-election Julie Griffin, sponsored by East Cornwall Council for Voluntary Service (charity), standing for election for first time Sue Guard, sponsored by Penwith Community Development Trust (charity), standing for re-election Ian Jones, sponsored by Volunteer Cornwall (charity), standing for re-election Tarn Lamb, sponsored by Cornwall … Read more »
Training for the Future
East Cornwall Council for Voluntary Service started a new project called ‘Training for the Future’ which is funded by the Big Lottery in October 2009. This 3 year funding allows us to offer FREE training to any voluntary, community group or individual. East Cornwall CVS can tailor our training to meet the needs of these groups, as long as there is a minimum of 6 individuals. If none of the training below fits with your identified training needs, please contact Vicki Horner on 01208 832763 … Read more »
NVQ 2 Funding in Health & Social Care
Do you have employees who need to start an NVQ 2 in Health & Social Care? Are you from a business or organisation with fewer than 250 employees overall? Convergence funding is available to support small-to-medium sized businesses in Cornwall, to boost skills and learning in the social care workforce. For more information, please contact Dolly Mazonowicz, Convergence Project Co-ordinator for the Care Sector, Phone: 07973 813615 E-mail: dmazonowicz@cornwall.gov.uk
ReZolve are looking for a Finance Manager
Full Time (37.5 hours) Salary £30 – £35k Based in Bodmin ReZolve is looking for an experienced financial professional. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Enterprise Director you will be responsible for the day to day financial management of the organisation. You will need to be experienced in providing quality management information in a timely manner and have the ability to articulate this at Board level. Ideally with a commercial background we are looking for someone who is equally comfortable with the … Read more »
Charity Chief Executives in Cornwall (CCEC) meeting on 11th November 2009
This is a relatively new group established to provide a forum for Chief Executives / Director Level of charity and voluntary sector organisations in Cornwall providing confidential mutual discussion and support to enable more efficient output within the organisations they serve. The group is chaired by Martin Pallett, Chief Executive of Cornwall Blind Association. The group will be meeting on 11th November 5:00pm – 6:30pm at Skinners Brewery and will be planning its future meetings and topics. If you are a senior manager within your … Read more »
DH Third Sector Investment Programme for 2010 to 2011
This year sees the launch of the Third Sector Investment Programme which replaces the Section 64 grants scheme. The application process will remain almost identical. There is to be around £6m available to fund projects in the next financial year. This document provides third sector organisations with information to help them decide if this funding stream is applicable to both their organisation and the proposed activity they are seeking funding for. It details the funding themes for 2010-11, the priority areas for each theme and … Read more »
