April 2010

Working with providers through difficult times
VAC are working on a number of fronts to promote current and future voluntary sector provision
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Concerns growing over impact of call-off frameworks on the sector
Will some providers' viability be threatened by move to new contracts?
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Latest information on discussions with Martin Reeves and Brian Walsh
VAC and Third Sector Assembly reps discussing new ways of working with Council
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Interested in children & adolescent mental health services?
Presentation due at next Children & Young People - Voluntary Sector Network
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Coventry asked to speak on our local Compact awards
Invitation to speak at Compact Voice's first regional conference
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Voluntary sector workforce growing faster than private & public sectors
Voluntary sector also has greater proportion of graduates
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Personalisation update
VAC seminar gives providers the opportunity to share experience and issues
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May 2010

Changes proposed to the way day centre services are contracted and delivered
Important that the implementation of any changes is Compact-compliant
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New cabinet in place at City Council
Who's who in the City Council Cabinet
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Coventry asked to present on our recent Compact work
Coventry is attracting national attention for recent work on Compact, not least being the first area in the country to hold Compact awards
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VAC holds successful seminar on commissioning
Providers and commissioners share their expertise
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New ministers
Appointments for Civil Society, and Communities & Local Government
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June 2010

Green Flag for Coventry's Compact as first awards ceremony takes place
Coventry earns Green Flag as a leading Compact area but gritty realism required over the worsening financial climate and its impact on local organisations
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Full list of Coventry Compact Awards
Four special commendations and ten commendations
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Update on talks on collaboration
Next steps underway with pilot areas
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Day services ‘think towards the future'
Compact principles underpin management of change for both commissioners and providers
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Does your organisation help inform, consult and involve local people in decision-making?
Opportunity to take part in a workshop to improve these activities
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Charity Commission warns of bogus telephone calls
The Charity Commission has been made aware of a scam involving people being telephoned by individuals claiming to represent the Charity Commission
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