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Welcome to Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum

Sep 16

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biglottery1Welcome to the website for the Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum.

Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum (cVSF) aims to be an umbrella organisation for all community and voluntary organisations working or based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We aspire to act as the “voice” for the membership and the wider third sector at all levels on the various bodies whose services they deliver or support.

We are part-funded by the Big Lottery and the European Social Fund.  Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum is a Charity Limited by Guarantee with Charity Number: 1111169 and Company Number: 05371203.

Disclaimer: Whilst efforts have been made to ensure that the information provided on this site is up-to-date and accurate no liability will be accepted for any consequence or loss arising from inaccuracy, inconsistency or omission. Please note that Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum is not responsible for the content of feedback reports – opinions expressed on this site are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum.

South West regional funding bulletin

Sep 3

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The South West Regional Funding Bulletin for the end of August, published by George, the South West Funding Advisors Forum, is now available to read online here.

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Free Governance Healthchecks for infrastructure organisations

Sep 3

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NCVO is offering a limited number of free Governance Healthchecks for infrastructure organisations in the voluntary sector.

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New edition of The Signpost available

Sep 2

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The September 2010 edition of The Signpost voluntary sector newsletter is now available. Click here to download to a digital version.

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Forthcoming Inter-Link Cornwall locality meetings

Sep 2

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Dates have been announced for a number of forthcoming Inter-Link Cornwall locality meetings. These informal events allow organisations to network, sharing best practice and access up-to-date information: -

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Respond to Cornwall Council’s Green Paper for Culture

Sep 1

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Cornwall Council is asking for feedback on its recently-published Green Paper for Culture.

Writing in the Foreword to the Green Paper, Cllr Joan Symons states, “We have set out in this paper the rationale and framework for a five year culture programme for Cornwall, inviting comment from funding partners, the cultural sector (organisations and individuals), businesses and the wider community…. This is a significant opportunity to have your say in expanding on Cornwall’s already rich cultural heritage and further developing its strong sense of identity. I hope to hear from you and to work with you to make our aspirations a reality.”

The Council is seeking responses from culture sector practitioners, stakeholders, employees, volunteers and members of the public. To respond to the Green Paper click here for to complete the online survey.

Visit the Cornwall Council website for more background on the Green Paper.

The consultation period closes at 12pm on Friday 15 October.

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Skills Funding Agency launches PQQ for Community Grants tender

Sep 1

Posted by john in Convergence | No Comments

The Skills Funding Agency has launched a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ)  for organisations interested in its ESF Community Grants tender.

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