WCVA Update - 24 June 2019

This week's updates from WCVA

24 June 2019

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Hi, and welcome to this week’s newsletter. What could economic justice mean for Wales? We’re partnering with the IPPR on an event to explore paths to a more just economy in Wales. In this blog, Jacanda Bresson outlines the need for this event, and how you can get involved in the debate. Welsh Government has launched the next round of the Sustainable Social Services Grant. The Grant serves to support good practise in the social care industry. WCVA is hosting a free webinar that will provide information for potential applicants, and an opportunity to ask questions. Thanks for reading, we’ll catch you again next week.

Wanted: Marketing and Communications Manager at WCVA

WCVA is looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to play a crucial role in providing leadership across our membership, marketing and communications activities.

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Funding latest

The Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund Museums, galleries and partnerships from across the UK can request sums of between £20,000-£120,000 for projects lasting up to three years.

Carers Innovation Fund The Department for Health and Social Care has made £5 million available to improve support for carers.

The Finnis Scott Foundation Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available in the areas of horticulture and plant sciences, as well as fine art and art history.

Volunteering news

Testing new standards for induction of volunteers  Helpforce is looking for volunteer managers in Wales who are willing to give feedback on how well the draft standards align with their current induction practices.

What could economic justice mean for Wales?

The Institute for Public Policy Research is asking how Wales could get greater economic justice. Jacana Bresson of the IPPR reports on what’s led up to this and tells you how you can get involved.

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Training and Events

Webinar: Sustainable Social Services Third Sector Grant Your chance to find out more about the latest round of funding 10 July 2019, 14:00 - 15:00

Policy and projects

Welsh Government launches review of strategic partnerships How can partnership arrangements be simplified?