News

This section is constantly changing with new deadlines for submission of applications, new consultations, training and events being posted on a regular basis. Please look at the various News Categories for particular information in each of these areas. We would particularly like to draw your attention to our Newsletter section – this provides in depth reports and articles on topical issues for the sector.

Latest News

North West Network vacancy - Administrator

Date:
03/03/2010

We are currently recruiting for the post of administrator  to provide administrative support to the staff at North West Network. Deadline for applications is Friday 12 March 2010.

Oldham Volunteering Agency Job/Secondment Opportunities

Date:
05/03/2010

North West Network's Volunteer Management Team have been involved in the first phase of developing a new volunteering service in Oldham, since October 2009.  The second phase to deliver this service will be carried out by Voluntary Action Oldham (VAO) from April 2010 until April 2011, commissioned by Oldham Partnership.

The Influence of Outcome-Based Contracting on Provider-led Pathways to Work

Date:
10/03/2010

This new report published by the Department for Work and Pensions presents the findings from qualitative research exploring the influence of outcome based contracting on the management and delivery of Provider-Led Pathways to Work.

Mini Mediabox Fund

Date:
04/03/2010

Mediabox is a Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) fund that gives disadvantaged young people the chance to create media projects about issues that matter to them, from film and journalism to digital media and campaigns. Mediabox has announced big changes to its ‘Mini Mediabox’ grant, giving more organisations from across the country access to funding for youth-led media projects.

Innovation, Transnationality and Mainstreaming Thematic Networks Report

Date:
01/03/2010

The Innovation, Transnationali and Mainstreaming (ITM ) strand of the European Social Fund (ESFi) supports a small number of strategic, regional projects looking to develop and deliver new ways of extending employment opportunities and raising workforce skills.