JGP News
A snapshot of some of our most recent work and an insight into some of our ideas on the hot topics and issues that affect the public and not for profit sectors, and how we are responding to them.
Navca welcomes sport funding consultation
Those operating for sport-related community organisations could be set to receive more effective financial support, it has been revealed.
In an announcement by Sport England, it was indicated that the organisation is to consult with community groups, sport institutions and members of the public on ways in which the £45 million handed out in National Lottery funding each year is allocated.
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North-east charities issued with leadership guidance
Those working for charity and voluntary groups across the north-east have been issued with new support, it has been revealed.
Moves by voluntary organisation’s network north east (VONNE) - the regional infrastructure body for the third sector - have released a new strategy giving managers at charitable institutions advice on how leadership can help their organisations be more effective.
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Government looks to improve Gift Aid
The government has announced plans to improve Gift Aid and payroll giving for those working for charities, it has been reported.
At the Charity Tax Group’s (CTG) annual general meeting, it was stated that as the amount of money that voluntary and charitable organisations have received from such donation systems has increased over the last ten years, improvements need to be made in regards to their efficiency.
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Welsh Assembly strengthens links with third sector
The Welsh Assembly government has strengthened its commitment to voluntary and charitable organisations in the region, it has been revealed.
At an event held in the Welsh capital of Cardiff, the Assembly government forged stronger links at network partners with the third sector following the signing of an agreement to issue funding over a period of five years.
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Lending initiative released for third sector groups
A new borrowing fund has been unveiled for those operating in the voluntary sector, it has been revealed.
Launched by Futurebuilders, the scheme allows community and voluntary organisations to apply for loans to help them bid for public service contracts.
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