Volunteering in the News
The Prime Minister says charities could be funded in a similar way to the public sector.
The government should consider funding charities on "the same basis that the government funds itself", according to Prime Minister David Cameron, answering a parliamentary question on VAT. read more >>
The government should consider funding charities on "the same basis that the government funds itself", according to Prime Minister David Cameron, answering a parliamentary question on VAT. read more >>
The Home Secretary Theresa May has confirmed that the comprehensive vettting and barring scheme, due to commence next month, has been put on hold and will be subject to review to bring it 'back to common sense levels'.
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Life-Time UK Alliance members will advise London Organising Committee
Lobbying by a coalition of charity chief executives has won them a role as key advisers to the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games, which will recruit and train about 70,000 volunteers.
read more >>Jobcentre Plus agrees to encourage jobseekers to volunteer
Agreement with Volunteering England will lead to an action plan to promote volunteering among claimants
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Volunteering England and Acevo say the next government must provide more funding for volunteer management.
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Good news for our young volunteers!
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