Author Archives: Rebecca Young

About Rebecca Young

Rebecca Young is a senior policy officer at NCVO, working primarily on public services and volunteering policy. Before joining NCVO, Rebecca led on mental health, housing and disability policy at the National Union of Students.

Government policy and funding round-up: December 2021

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Rebecca Young

In this round-up, we share the latest government policy and funding announcements, including covid-19 vaccine requirements for care workers. Continue reading →

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Government policy and funding round-up: October 2021

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Rebecca Young

Our new policy and funding round-up to help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. Continue reading →

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Putting you at the heart of our government influencing work

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Rebecca Young

NCVO needs your help to redesign how we work with members to better influence government and ensure charities have what they need to make a difference. Continue reading →

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The government’s levelling up agenda: Have your say

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Rebecca Young

The government is developing a plan to improve everyday life across the UK. Find out how you can support and feedback into this agenda. Continue reading →

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Procurement green paper: Transition or transformation

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Rebecca Young

Ahead of the government publishing a green paper setting out reforms to procurement legislation post-Brexit, we provide our thoughts on what this means for charities. Continue reading →

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The new social value framework: Taking the Social Value Act one step further

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Rebecca Young

Following on from our recent event on the new social value framework, we provide a summary of what was covered and how it will impact charities. Continue reading →

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Five principles for organisations to ensure an inclusive response to coronavirus 

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Rebecca Young

An outline of key principles from Charity So White on the unequitable impact of coronavirus on BAME communities. Continue reading →

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New procurement guidance in response to covid-19: Implications for charities

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Rebecca Young

Our initial thoughts on the new procurement guidance and what it means for charities. Continue reading →

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Equity, diversity and inclusion: Our journey so far – Part 2

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Rebecca Young

NCVO has taken some small actions to encourage good EDI practise within our organisation - but it is just the beginning. We identify the next steps in our agenda and will continue to share our learning as we move forward. Continue reading →

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Health and Wellbeing Alliance roundup: Tackling health inequalities

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Rebecca Young

We heard from voluntary sector representatives and colleagues from Public Health England about the work they are doing to tackle health inequalities. Continue reading →

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