Erimus praised for housing services
Erismus Housing has been praised in an Audit Commission report into the housing management and maintenance services which it provides.
Those working for the housing organisation were awarded a "good" two-star rating and commended for its robust manner in dealing with anti-social behaviour and the accessible manner with which it dealt with tenants.
Graeme Foster, senior manager for the Audit Commission, said: "Erimus Housing is delivering good quality housing management services and is carrying out large scale improvements to its homes."
The report also noted that "significant improvements" are currently underway in many homes to bring them up to speed with modern standards of living.
Such news may be of interest to those looking for work in the housing sector via a regional recruitment portal.
In related news, Oxford council has been commended for its "robust" planning services and the manner in which it is supporting vulnerable individuals in the area.
A recent Audit Commission report gave the council two out of three stars for its services and praised for improving the condition of private sector housing within its constituency.
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Rainer to provide guidance to youth charities
A recently-merged charity is to operate with a number of network partners following the landing of a new contract, it has been revealed.
Rainer Crime Concern is to provide guidance to those operating in youth charities, on issues such as commissioning processes and funding opportunities as part of the Youth Sector Development Fund operated by the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
And in working with network partners PrimeTimers, Ecotec and Business to Business, Rainer Crime Concern will also provide third sector organisations with training and mentoring services.
Fran Pollard, assistant director at Rainer Crime Concern, said: "Through this exciting partnership we can bring some of our expertise in this area to bear."
She added "there is a big challenge" in the third sector to help make procurement and commissioning processes more accessible to voluntary groups and charities.
Rainer Crime Concern launched at the start of July following a merger between Crime Concern and Rainer.
In other news, it was recently revealed that Devon Community Foundation has been awarded some £180,000 to help smaller third sector groups in the county forge links between different communities and get to grips with social exclusion.
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Hillingdon council has ”promising potential”
Those working for a public sector body in west London have potential in improving its community safety services, it has been reported.
In research carried out by the Audit Commission, Hillingdon borough council was deemed to have "promising prospects for improvement" in terms of ensuring the safety of its residents.
The commission reported that the council has taken steps to reduce instances of criminal damage and was commended for its work with network partners and residents.
Les Kidner, senior manager for the Audit Commission, said: "Community safety is a key concern for people in Hillingdon and is also high on the council’’s priorities."
Such news might be of interest to people seeking work in the public sector via a regional recruitment portal.
Earlier this month, an Audit Commission report claimed that North Hertfordshire district council is offering a "good" service in terms of tackling incidents of ”envirocrime” - which includes graffiti, fly tipping and littering.
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Devon charities invited to apply for funding
Those working for voluntary groups in the south-west of England could be set to benefit from financial assistance, it has been revealed.
The news comes after it emerged the Devon Community Foundation has been given a total of £180,000 to help those smaller third sector bodies in the south Devon region develop stronger links between communities and tackle social exclusion.
Nick Bye, mayor of Torbay, said: "This win is fantastic news for grass roots groups which often struggle when competing against larger charities to get the funds they need."
It may be possible that such financial assistance could help those operating in the third sector to improve sustainable efficiencies.
Furthermore the fund - which has been awarded as a part of the Office of the Third Sector’’s Grassroots Grants programme - will encourage businesses to donate to charities through match-funding.
In other news, GrantScape recently revealed that it is to offer a total of £1.7 million in financial assistance for those charities which support biodiversity and conservation.
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Devon charities invited to apply for funding
Those working for voluntary groups in the south-west of England could be set to benefit from financial assistance, it has been revealed.
The news comes after it emerged the Devon Community Foundation has been given a total of £180,000 to help those smaller third sector bodies in the south Devon region develop stronger links between communities and tackle social exclusion.
