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Social Investment Business to launch £10m pilot funds |
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Friday, 27 January 2012 |
By David Ainsworth, Third Sector Online, 27 January 2012
Jonathan Jenkins
If they are successful, says Jonathan Jenkins of the SIB, he will attempt to raise up to £50m more
The Social Investment Business will this year launch funds totalling up to £10m to lend to the third sector.
Jonathan Jenkins, chief executive of the social lender, told Third Sector that if the new funds were successful, he would attempt to raise "serious money".
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NCVO urges improved tax incentives for social investment |
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Friday, 27 January 2012 |
By David Ainsworth, Third Sector Online, 25 January 2012
John Kingston
John Kingston chaired the NCVO commission on tax incentives that made the recommendation
The government must improve tax incentives for social investment if it wants private investors to replace public money, an NCVO report published today recommends.
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Acevo membership has fallen, according to annual report |
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Friday, 27 January 2012 |
By John Plummer, Third Sector Online, 26 January 2012
Acevo
Priority has been 'managing the transition to a reduced turnover'
Acevo’s total membership fell from 1,971 in 2010 to 1,877 in 2011, according to the chief executives body’s annual report.
The report, which was distributed at last night’s annual meeting, attributes the decline to the tough economic climate.
Cath Lee, chief executive of the Small Charities Coalition, Allison Agius, executive director of third sector intermediary body Catalyst Stockton, and Paul Martin, chief executive of the Lesbian & Gay Foundation, were elected as new trustees at yesterday’s annual meeting.
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Two new social impact bond-style investments launched |
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 |
By David Ainsworth, Third Sector Online, 24 January 2012
DWP
Department for Work and Pensions backs six payment-by-results schemes with its Innovation Fund
The social impact bond model is to be used in at least two of six payment-by-results schemes being launched with the backing of the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Councils answer to the public, not government, says Hurd |
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 |
By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector Online, 23 January 2012
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottinghamshire is accountable to its voters for cuts to the sector, says civil society minister
Local councils should be accountable to their residents rather than the government over decisions to cut funding to the voluntary sector, civil society minister Nick Hurd has said.
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Nick Hurd: no help for charities that signed bad Work Programme contracts |
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 |
By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector Online, 23 January 2012
Nick Hurd
Government 'can't hold the sector's hand', says Minister for Civil Society
Some charities have entered into bad contracts under the Work Programme because of "naivety or desperation" and the government is unable to help them, according to Nick Hurd, the Minister for Civil Society.
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Social Action Fund reopens to projects that boost volunteering |
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Thursday, 05 January 2012 |
By David Ainsworth, Third Sector Online, 5 January 2012
Volunteering programmes will benefit from the Social Action Fund
The second tranche of the government grant scheme will dispense about £10m
A government fund to give grant support to programmes that increase volunteering and other social action will reopen for applications next week.
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Stockton launches first Civic Awards |
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Wednesday, 14 December 2011 |
Wednesday, Dec 14 2011
The Mayor of Stockton, Councillor Paul Baker today Wednesday, 14 December, launched Stockton Council's first Civic Awards aimed at honouring people, organisations or businesses who have made a real difference to the their community.
He said: "I want to make sure the people who do so much good for the benefit of others across Stockton Borough are given the recognition they deserve. The Civic Awards will turn the spotlight on those who never ask for any thanks and simply get on with things quietly and efficiently.
"To honour their work I will be presenting the awards at our Annual Meeting in April so a wide audience can celebrate the valuable contributions of all those nominated. I am appealing to people to think who deserves one of these awards and then to nominate them."
The Civic Awards also aim to highlight people who set an inspiring example to their community through their effort and determination.
There are four award categories:
Young Person's Award for an individual or group of young people (under 25) who deserve special recognition for the unique and valuable contribution they have made to improve the quality of life for other people.
Services to the Community Award which will go to a nominee that has done something particularly noteworthy, or has enhanced the reputation of the Borough.
Green Award for a nominee who has made a significant difference to the conservation and protection of the natural environment of the Borough.
Carer/Foster Carer Award to recognise the extraordinary dedication of an individual or couple, who have provided a loving and supportive family life to a child or sibling group who do not live with their birth family.
The nomination panel will be chaired by the Mayor and will include the Leader of Stockton Council, Councillor Bob Cook, Stockton Council's Chief Executive, Neil Schneider, and a range of other representatives.
Information on how to nominate is available at www.stockton.gov.uk/civicawards and forms are also available by contacting the Mayor's Office. The closing date for nominations is 28 February 2012.
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Catalyst is now on Twitter! |
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Tuesday, 12 January 2010 |
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Twitter is a FREE short messaging service and all you need to receive the updates is a twitter account.
We intend to use it to alert you quickly to:
- New tender opportunities
- New grant funding streams
- Remind you of deadlines
- Events information
- Up to the minute news
In fact, anything we think you need to know about quickly.
Once you’ve created your account you don’t even need regular access to a computer. Unlike emails, tweets (that’s what the messages are called) can be set up to be delivered direct into your mobile as a text.
If you want to access this service but need a little help please contact us at the office and we’d be happy to arrange for you to come in to get it sorted. Call Aylia on 01642 733906.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/catalyst2010
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