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2024 archive
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 12 December 2024
Join the NCVS team - we're recruiting for a Central Administrator with a closing date of 20 January 2025. Apply now!
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 28 November 2024
Read our guidance on why keeping a check on your reserves is important post-budget.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 14 November 2024
Don't forget to register for our next Nottingham Voluntary Sector Provider Network meeting coming up in December.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 31 October 2024
Celebrating excellence with the Black Achievers Awards.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 17 October 2024
NCVS is recruiting for a Research Engagement Network (REN) Project Manager to deliver a project in partnership with Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System (ICS) and the VCSE Data & Insights Observatory at Nottingham Trent University.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 3 October 2024
We welcome two new Green Social Prescribing Project Officers to the NCVS team.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 19 September 2024
Download the new one-page 'Framework for Collaboration' document and register to attend our Collaborative Workshop with local authority commissioners on 3 October to develop a strategy that harnesses the power of our VCSE sector
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 5 September 2024
Join us for the next Nottingham Voluntary Sector Provider Network meeting, where we will be discussing responses to recent violent disorder and a Framework for Collaboration with public sector organisations.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 22 August 2024
The Social Enterprise Accelerator project takes off.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 8 August 2024
NCVS is recruiting a Changing Futures Communications and Marketing Coordinator to join us in championing the great work of the Changing Futures Programme, supporting those facing Severe and Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) in Nottingham.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 25 July 2024
We're thrilled to announce that our Volunteer Centre at NCVS has received the prestigious Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA).
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 11 July 2024
NCVS is moving to a new office address: Dryden Enterprise Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Dryden Street NG1 4FQ.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 27 June 2024
We've welcomed more new roles to the NCVS team - say hello to Justine and Nikyla.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 13 June 2024
The first fully funded workshops from the Social Enterprise Accelerator programme have been announced.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 30 May 2024
Find out what's upcoming at the next Nottingham Voluntary Sector Provider Network meeting.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 16 May 2024
NCVS is recruiting for three roles to deliver a one-year extension to the GreenSpace Green Social Prescribing programme, working with system partners across the city and county.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 2 May 2024
Black Achievers Awards 2024 are open for your nominations; help inform a system wide Integrated Mental Health Strategy for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 18 April 2024
What we've learned from the Building Resilience in Ethnically Diverse Communities training delivered in partnership with Al-Hurraya.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 4 April 2024
Could you be our next trustee? NCVS is looking for new trustees.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 21 March 2024
NCVS is recruiting for three roles: Social Enterprise Development Coordinator, Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator, and Practice Development Unit (PDU) Events Coordinator.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 7 March 2024
Celebrating International Women's Day in Nottingham
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 22 February 2024
Further dates added for 'Building resilience in ethnically diverse communities' training, in partnership with Al-Hurraya. 'Local routes to change' report is published, the culmination of three years of working on the Race Health Inequalities (RHI) agenda.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 8 February 2024
We're pleased to announce a full list of dates for our Training and Development Programme 2024/2025.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 25 January 2024
Sign our open letter to save Nottingham's voluntary sector from budget cuts. Respond to Wave 5 of the VCSE Barometer Survey before 7 February 2024.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 11 January 2024
Congratulations to Nottinghamshire residents who have received awards in the King's New Year Honours, with a special mention for Eunice Campbell-Clark, one of NCVS' trustees, who has been awarded an OBE for her services to local government.
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NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 14 December 2023
Thank you for your support and partnership during 2023 and warm wishes from all at NCVS for the holiday season.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 23 November 2023
Introducing our Changing Futures BAME Community Engagement Coordinators. Register for a new event in collaboration with Key Fund to help diversify your income stream: an introduction to social investment.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 9 November 2023
It's Trustees' Week and we'd like to acknowledge the many trustees who volunteer their time in Nottingham’s charities. Without you, the sector wouldn’t be able to operate!
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 26 October 2023
Applications are still open for the post of Communications and Marketing Coordinator. Read how learning from our GreenSpace project is now supporting Nottingham's communities to 'Travel Well'.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 12 October 2023
October 2023 is Black History Month - reflections on race health inequalities and tributes to lost Leaders. NCVS is recruiting for a Communications and Marketing Coordinator.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 28 September 2023
Congratulations to Empowerment for Heya, winners in the BBC Radio Nottingham Make a Difference Award "Together" category. News of "Inside out: portraits of emotional resilience", an artistic exploration of living with mental health challenges in Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 14 September 2023
Wave 4 of the VCSE Barometer Survey is now open until 27 September and we need responses from as many Nottingham organisations as possible. As part of our Heritage Buddies project, we have collated an A to Z listing of heritage and cultural organisations and resources in Nottingham.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 31 August 2023
One Nottingham is seeking a voluntary and community sector representative for their Board.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 17 August 2023
Nottingham’s Race Health Inequalities work shortlisted for national award. Support the return of Nottingham Communications Group.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 3 August 2023
NCVS is working in partnership with Nottingham City Council Parks to plan a volunteer celebration and promotion event in the restored Victoria Embankment Memorial Gardens.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 20 July 2023
NCVS is recruiting for a Practice Development Unit (PDU) Events Coordinator
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 22 June 2023
Nottingham stands together following the tragic incidents in the city on 13 June. NCVS has a new Heritage Buddies partnership with Historic England.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 8 June 2023
Thank you for celebrating volunteering with us at Nottingham's Arboretum.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 25 May 2023
Taking the work forward from Nottingham's first Race Health Inequalities Summit, plus opportunities to help shape services around social prescribing.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 11 May 2023
Volunteering is the theme of Wave 3 of Nottingham Trent University's VCSE Barometer Survey - please take part.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 27 April 2023
Continue to share your views on new models and priorities for Nottingham City Council's grant programme for the voluntary and community sector.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 13 April 2023
The consultation is now open exploring new models and priorities for Nottingham City Council's grant programme for the voluntary and community sector. Sign up for one of the engagement events and answer the survey. You can also request a place at the Race Health Inequalities Summit 11 May 2023 hosted by the Nottingham City Place-Based Partnership. Plus, NCVS is recruiting for Changing Futures Ethnic Minority Community Engagement Coordinator.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 30 March 2023
Look out for the research project/consultation exploring new models and priorities for Nottingham City Council's grant programme for the voluntary and community sector. Locality is leading this research with support from NCVS.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 16 March 2023
How to help voters ensure they have photo ID for the next elections; the Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Carers Roadshows are returning this year.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 23 February 2023
Campaign led by NCVS employee (in a volunteer role) changes law, plus we've set up a cost of living page on our website with useful resources for VCSE organisations
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 9 February 2023
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire VCSE Provider Alliance is recruiting for a Chair to build relationships across the local VCSE sector and wider health and care partners.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 26 January 2023
Meet new NCVS team member, Ruthe Sawyer, Project Manager for Social Prescribing and Community Development. We are also recruiting for a Heritage Buddies Coordinator.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 12 January 2023
A bumper edition, acknowledging the challenges of the Cost of Living Crisis, useful resources, local consultations and more.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 15 December 2022
Meet new NCVS team member, our Information & Administration Assistant, Jess Allen. Plus an update on The Robin Hood Fund and locations of Warm Hubs around Nottingham.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 1 December 2022
Announcing our partnership with the Nottingham Post and the Nottingham Project to re-launch The Robin Hood Fund. Register for our Meet the Funder in-person networking event scheduled for January 2023.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 17 November 2022
How to join the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire VCSE Alliance to engage with local health and care structures through the Integrated Care System (ICS), and what this means.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 3 November 2022
Trustees' Week is approaching and we take you through some useful information from the Charity Commission. We also have the latest information on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 20 October 2022
NCVS is recruiting for a Project Manager: Community Development and Social Prescribing. We're also holding a new Meet the Funder event with Lloyds Bank Foundation and Severn Trent Community Fund.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 6 October 2022
It's Black History Month and the Black Achievers Awards have returned.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 22 September 2022
Challenging times with the cost of living crisis.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 8 September 2022
New resources and funding schemes in response to the cost of living crisis. Answer our NCVS survey about energy costs if your community organisation rents or owns premises.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 25 August 2022
NCVS is recruiting for a full-time Information and Administration Assistant. We are moving - our new registered office address (from September 2022) is Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 28 July 2022
NCVS is recruiting for Practice Development Unit (PDU) Programme Manager - this is a revised role description previously advertised as the PDU Lead.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 14 July 2022
The Black Achievers Awards are back for 2022.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 29 June 2022
Don't miss your opportunity to have your say about Nottingham City Council's funding for the Voluntary and Community Sector.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 16 June 2022
NCVS is recruiting for Practice Development Unit (PDU) Lead.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 1 June 2022
It's Volunteers' Week and time to say thanks!
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 18 May 2022
How your existing volunteers can benefit as part of the Community Champions programme.
NCVS e-bulletin Friday 6 May 2022
Find out about an NHS Talking Therapies mental health awareness session organised by our Community Engagement Coordinator.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 21 April 2022
Introducing Community Champions.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 7 April 2022
NCVS is recruiting - we have two vacancies, a Database Assistant and a Community Engagement Coordinator.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 24 March 2022
We took a short break, so it's another bumper edition.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 24 February 2022
Apply for a Nottingham COVID-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant - applications are open until 14 March 2022. Plus new training and development course dates for 2022/2023 are now on our website.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 10 February 2022
NCVS is recruiting trustees.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 27 January 2022
Lots of Funding news in this edition.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 13 January 2022
Join us to discuss Adult Social Care Transformation Plans with Sara Storey, NCVS is recruiting for Communications and Engagement Officer (maternity cover) post.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 23 December 2021
In our last e-bulletin of 2021, NCVS Chief Executive Officer, Jules Sebelin, summarises the year and sends a big thank you to all in our amazing and diverse voluntary and community sector.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 9 December 2021
Help shape the Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Nottingham city, reducing digital poverty in Nottingham through laptop access, NCVS is recruiting for a Community Engagement Coordinator.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 25 November 2021
Have your say - Nottingham City Council budget consultation 2022-23.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 11 November 2021
NCVS has moved - please note our change of address.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 28 October 2021
MBLC (Majority Black Led Churches) and NCVS partner to tackle vaccine hesitancy.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 14 October 2021
Publication of UK Civil Society Almanac 2021, Black History Month events.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 30 September 2021
Keep the State of the Sector survey 2021 responses coming - the deadline has been extended, launch of Nott Alone young people's mental health website.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 16 September 2021
Join the social prescribing 'Thriving Communities' programme.
NCVS e-bulletin Friday 27 August 2021
Launch of our State of the Sector survey 2021 - please make your voice count.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 11 August 2021
Briefing event on 'Sexual Safety Standards', plus new Fire Warden and Fire Marshall course.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 29 July 2021
New funding opportunity for your organisation through easyfundraising, plus understanding what Honour-based Violence and Abuse means.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 14 July 2021
Have your say in the review of Nottingham City Council's Voluntary and Community Sector Grants programme.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 1 July 2021
New NCVS courses - Trustee Refresher training and Mental Health Aware.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 17 June 2021
Proposals invited for an independent evaluation of the Practice Development Unit (PDU), register for 'Opening up services safely' event.
NCVS e-bulletin Friday 4 June 2021
It's Pride Month and Volunteers' Week, and Small Charity Week is approaching.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 20 May 2021
Latest events include 'Meet the new Director of Adult Health and Social Care' and 'Volunteering Responses to Loneliness', plus the Green Social Prescribing Programme has a new name - we're calling it GreenSpace.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 5 May 2021
Looking towards Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May 2021) and the launch of the new Green Social Prescribing Programme for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 21 April 2021
New Mental Health Aware course, lots of funding news, and get your nominations in for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) 2021.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 8 April 2021
Free risk and insurance workshop for Nottingham's VCSE sector, plus take a closer look at Nottingham City Integrated Care Partnership (ICP).
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 24 March 2021
Take a look at our new Training and Development Programme for 2021/2022, and we ask if it's time to plan opening up face-to-face volunteer opportunities again.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 10 March 2021
Another bumper edition - Nottingham Green Social Prescribing Programme to launch soon, and NCVS is recruiting to two vacancies.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 24 February 2021
Extra funding secured by Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, plus consultations, campaigns and training.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 11 February 2021
Includes what you can do to help the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, the next Joint CYPPN/VAPN meeting date, and an invitation to voluntary sector partners to discuss the Nottingham City Council 2021-2022 budget proposals.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 27 January 2021
A bumper edition packed with news and opportunities,
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 13 January 2021
Our response to the lockdown, news on Safeguarding training, the latest funding news, voluntary sector jobs, and more.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 23 December 2020
Season's greetings from all at NCVS.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 9 December 2020
Help Nottingham's communities to prepare for Census 2021, launch of Street Support Nottingham website to tackle homelessness.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 25 November 2020
Highlights include Jules Sebelin being announced as our new Chief Executive Officer, and the Practice Development Unit (PDU) launches its e-learning package.
NCVS e-bulletin Thursday 12 November 2020
Plenty of funding news, plus an update from the latest Leaders of Volunteers Network (LoVN) meeting which focused on opportunities for professional development.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 28 October 2020
We sadly wave goodbye to Lucy Fisher, who leaves us with a moving blog post about her employment experience at NCVS.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 14 October 2020
A new look for the e-bulletin, and we're celebrating International Volunteer Managers Day.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 30 September 2020
Launch of our new training programme, with course dates up to the end of March 2021.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 15 September 2020
Includes a blog article on involving young volunteers.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 1 September 2020
A round-up of all the latest news, events and opportunities from Nottingham's voluntary and community sector.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 18 August 2020
Launch of Notts Swap Shop, community spirit in Nottingham, and NAVCA launches #HeartOfOurCommunity campaign to champion local voluntary sector infrastructure organisations.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 4 August 2020
NCVS helps Nottingham East MP with charity donations pledge.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 21 July 2020
A new NCVS webinar for trustees, plus a round-up of all the latest news, events and opportunities from Nottingham's voluntary and community sector.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 7 July 2020
Our new training events for July, August and September, a message on volunteer recruitment and social distancing, plus a packed jobs section.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 16 June 2020
A message about the #BlackLivesMatter movement, a packed funding news section, new webinars from our Practice Development Unit (PDU) and lots of voluntary sector jobs.
Special e-bulletin Nottingham Volunteers' Week 2020 Monday 1 June 2020
This special edition of the NCVS e-bulletin shares details about our campaign plans for Volunteers' Week 2020, including the #NottinghamStar campaign and COVID-19 Community Action Stories campaign.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 19 May 2020
Get ready to celebrate Nottingham's community response to the pandemic during Volunteers' Week and Small Charity Week in June 2020, latest funding news, a new Social Enterprise webinar from NCVS on cash flow, plus surveys you can participate in looking at the effects of COVID-19.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 6 May 2020
Join the #NeverMoreNeeded campaign to help the public understand the vital role charities are playing in responding to the pandemic, updates on government funding and community funding sources, virtual events and training you can get involved in from home, plus a round-up of the latest publications addressing the impact of COVID-19 on VCSE organisations and vulnerable communities.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 21 April 2020
NCVS reaction on government support for charities, further funding opportunities, an update on plans for Volunteers' Week during the pandemic, and lots more free resources to help you and VCSE organisations through this challenging time.
Special COVID-19 Update Bulletin Friday 17 April 2020 (mental health and domestic abuse crisis support)
This special edition of the NCVS e-bulletin shares important information about available crisis support services for mental health and domestic abuse in Nottingham during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NCVS e-bulletin Wednesday 8 April 2020
Information on furloughing and volunteering, financial help for the sector and lots more guidance resources.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 31 March 2020
Further updates on NCVS processes for volunteering in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, changes to service delivery from Nottingham VCSE organisations at this time, and latest guidance.
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 24 March 2020
Provides updates and resources in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), including links to government guidance, support on home working, and guidance specifically for voluntary and community groups.
Special COVID-19 Update Bulletin Thursday 19 March 2020
Includes information about our services and how to contact NCVS during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. Also includes guidance on volunteering at this time.
NCVS -bulletin Tuesday 10 March 2020
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 25 February 2020
NCVS e-bulletin Tuesday 11 February 2020
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