Tag Archives: Commissioning

A manifesto for employment: How government can help people build skills and get a job

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Paul Winyard

How replacing EU programmes and making it easier for unemployed people to volunteer could help people into employment Continue reading →

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The Almanac 2017 findings – what do they mean for you?

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Elizabeth Chamberlain

This blog considers the implications for charities of the key facts and stats abouit the charity sector from NCVO 2017 Civil Society Almanac Continue reading →

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Public services news round up: March 2017

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Paul Winyard

In this month's public services roundup, we look at the House of Lords Select Committee report on charities, devolution, the Social Value Act, localism and the Budget. Continue reading →

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Commissioning libraries to improve public health

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Guest

How the St Helen's Library Services arts programme improved health and wellbeing among the local community. Continue reading →

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A commissioning environment that’s skewed against smaller charities

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Paul Winyard

The Lords report provides a positive vision for reforming commissioning and procurement, particularly for smaller charities. Continue reading →

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Stronger Charities Report on Funding and Finance

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Michael Birtwistle

The Lords Report sets out a constructive vision of how the sector’s funding could change for the better. Continue reading →

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Building devolution from the ground up

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Paul Winyard

Charities are important partners for local government when devolution plans are being developed and delivered. However, NCVO research suggests this isn't happening nearly enough. Continue reading →

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Public services news round-up: February 2017

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Nick Davies

This month looks at the Road Ahead, probation reforms, commissioning social action, public service performance, recruitment for a brilliant job at NCVO and more Continue reading →

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Public services news round-up: January 2017

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Nick Davies

Volunteering and public services, small charity friendly commissioning, outcomes-based contracts, VAT after Brexit, Commissioning Academy & Constructive Voices Continue reading →

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Public services news round-up: December 2016

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Nick Davies

Resolution of the anti-lobbying clause, research and policy action to support smaller charities engage with public services, and local government funding Continue reading →

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