Social Impact Internship Scheme - add capacity to your organisation this summer

10 April, 2017 - 12:47
Student Hubs is looking for great host organisations in Bristol for its Social Impact Internship Scheme running this summer.
 
The Social Impact Internship Scheme exists to give committed, socially engaged students the chance to gain meaningful work experience in the...

Have your say in the West of England mayoral election

5 April, 2017 - 12:48
On 4th May 2017, the new West of England Combined Authority – alongside five other regions across the country – will be holding elections for metro mayors. 
 
Devolution will mean that more decisions will be made locally on issues including regional transport, housing,...

Procurement Opportunities - Community Learning, Bristol, South Glos & North Somerset

31 March, 2017 - 22:11

The Community Learning Teams in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (Community Learning West) are seeking expressions of interest from organisations to deliver community learning courses to adults aged 19+who do not have a full level 2 qualification, or unemployed adults on means...

Voscur to partner with University of Bath on major Social Enterprise and Innovation Programme in the West of England

31 March, 2017 - 21:49

Voscur is to partner with the University of Bath on an exciting project to support start-ups and existing social enterprises throughout the region.

The University of Bath has secured £1.8 million from the European Regional Development Fund for the work. Talking place over 3 years, it will...

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates from 1 April 2017

28 March, 2017 - 15:02
Rates for the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage change every April.  
 
The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on a person's age and whether they are an apprentice.  
 
You must be at least:
  • school leaving age to...

Devolution - our Mayor, your vote.

28 March, 2017 - 14:56

On 4 May 2017 elections will be held to elect a new Combined Authority Mayor for the West of England.  

The West of England Combined Authority will be made up of three of the local authorities in the region – Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

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Refreshed Cabinet announced by Bristol Mayor

28 March, 2017 - 14:48
Several changes to major roles on Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees’ Cabinet have been made following a planned reshuffle ahead of Bristol City Council’s new financial year.
 
Announced on Friday, the new nine-strong Cabinet responds to a number of changes inside and outside of...

The PCC needs your help to monitor police powers

28 March, 2017 - 14:44
The Avon and Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC), Sue Mountstevens, wishes to establish a Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel to act as a ‘critical friend’ to the PCC and to Avon & Somerset Constabulary. The panel will provide feedback on the use of police powers and the PCC is...

“Charities are the lifeblood of society” says Committee

28 March, 2017 - 14:42
The House of Lords Select Committee on Charities has published its report, 'Stronger Charities for a Stronger Society', in which the Committee praises the important role that charities play in our society. 
 
The report stresses that if the sustainability of charities is...

Funding for Projects that Combat Abuse and Violations of Human Rights (UK)

9 March, 2017 - 00:00
UK registered charities who are working to combat abuse and violations of human rights and to support the disadvantaged, have until the 19th May 2017 to apply for funding through the AB Charitable Trust.
 
In particular, the Trust is seeking applications from charities...

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