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London Councils is undertaking an extensive consultation exercise to establish the best way of using its grant resources for the benefit of boroughs, voluntary groups and people living in the capital.

The Basis Project is looking for RCOs to share their experiences to help other RCOs around fundraising, social enterprise, commissioning, partnership/ collaborative working and building community resilience.

Inclusion London have launched a consultation on the upcoming Equalities Duties. The government has set out its proposals in a document called: ‘Equality Act 2010: The public sector equality duty Promoting equality through transparency’. The proposals are out for consultation until 10 November 2010. We hope as many disabled people’s organisations as possible will contribute to the consultation.

On July 9th NCIA held an open space event with LVSC’s Second Tier Advisors’ Network called 'what next for the voluntary and community sector?' This article highlights some of people’s biggest concerns.

Become an e-member of CDX (Community Development Exchange) to receive their monthly e-zine, Policy updates (PARPs) and occasional updates about CDX work, all for the princely sum of nowt!

Are you an environmentally responsible organisation? Concerned about reducing your carbon footprint?
The City Bridge Trust is undertaking a programme of free eco-audits of third sector organisations and London – based organisations (including HQs and regional offices) are invited to apply.

The Organisational Development Programme at Terrence Higgins Trust provides much needed support to small African-led organisations that deliver sexual health services to African communities across London. As a Professional Mentor you will be responsible for delivering mentoring support for a minimum of 3.5 hours per month.

The London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) is delighted to announce that it will be working in
partnership with Happy Ltd to safeguard its popular training programme for the voluntary and community
sector as of today.

Volunteers will carry out a range of essential tasks, from spectator services to language services and medical care.

The London 2012 volunteering spirit will spread wider than the Games themselves as we encourage everyone to give their time to help others.

200a Pentonville Road is the new Centre for voluntary action in Islington and has been created as a result of a unique partnership between statutory, private and voluntary organisations. Managed by Voluntary Action Islington the Centre exists for community benefit and has both Conference and Training facilities and desk spaces for hire at very reasonable rates.

Conveniently located close to Kings Cross station, the Centre is brand new and fully accessible.

MODA and Middlesex University are working on a research project about funding and resources available to migrant and minority organisations in London.

Does your organisation work with in offenders in London boroughs?

OTS will shortly be launching the 2010 ‘Give with Care’ campaign.

A portfolio of 29 case studies highlighting the value of London Councils' commissioned voluntary and community organisations.

Are you a Voluntary and Community Organisation supporting individuals within your local community with ICT or is ICT part of the service you offer within your local community?