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Commissioned Care Opportunity for the Sector

VAL have been liaising with the Adult Commissioning Team at The County Council about the potential of opening up care opportunities (that are not personal care) to the VCSE sector so that this work is not solely offered to or delivered by private organisations.
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Public Advisory Group role

Leicestershire County Council – Health Determinants Research Collaboration
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Healthwatch Calls for Public Input on Supported Living Services in Leicester & Leicestershire

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the quality and accessibility of healthcare services, Healthwatch Leicester and Healthwatch Leicestershire invite the public to share their experiences and opinions on Supported Living services.
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New grants awarded to support Service spouses and partners

We are excited to announce that VAL has received a grant from The Armed Forces Families Fund to help Armed Forces partners and spouses find jobs and volunteering opportunities through their SPEED project.
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Growth Accelerator for Social Entrepreneurs

If you are a social enterprise, charity or co-operative based in Leicester then this programme is made for you. It will give you the growth strategies, free consultancy, and collaborations to grow your social enterprise.
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Charity Commission – Accepting, refusing and returning donations to your charity

On 4 March 2024, the Charity Commission published new guidance titled: accepting, refusing and returning donations to your charity
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Ashby Emergency Services Day

Are you a voluntary community group who provide support and activities to the residents of Ashby and surrounding area?
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Charnwood Forest Geopark Project

Our projects conserve our heritage, educate the next generation, and promote our region. Learn how to garner support from your audience through effective communication and how to get involved in green and social prescribing.
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Have your say on draft budget plans 2024- 2028

Councils across the country are facing unprecedented budget challenges - View the Leicestershire County Council's Budget proposal.
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