Entries by Carita Magnani

Nominations for the Science Teacher Awards 2020 Now Open (UK)

The Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) is inviting nominations for their Primary Science Teacher Awards 2020 which recognises talented science teachers from early years education through KS1 and KS2 across the UK. The Awards are open to innovative and creative primary school teachers (full or part-time) who inspire colleagues, engage pupils in science, and contribute […]

Carers Network is Recruiting for The Role of Carers Caseworker

Location: Currently mostly home-based but may work from our COVID-19 secure offices at the Beethoven Centre in North Westminster.  Flexible arrangements likely to apply after the end of the pandemic. Salary: £24,000 per annum plus 5% pension contribution Hours:5 hours per week 9am to 5.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch, to include some unsocial hours Holiday: 25 days […]

Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)

Registered charities (including Schools that are registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under the age of 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000. Of particular interest are projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential and educational activities that develop […]

Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)

Homeless charities can apply for capital grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people return to the community and enabling them to resume a normal life.  Typically, such organisations may operate small or medium-sized residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. To be eligible to apply, the charity must have an annual […]

New £4 Million Fund to Tackle Loneliness (England)

Small charities and community groups in England will be able to apply for grants of up to £2,500 for projects and activities that reduce loneliness by helping people feel more connected. The funding is being made available through the new £4 million Local Connections Fund which is made up of £2 million from the Government […]

NAVCA Appoints New Chief Executive

The National Association of Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) has appointed a new Chief Executive to succeed Jane Ide, who stepped down last month. Maddy Desforges is currently the chief executive of NAVCA member Voluntary Action Sheffield. She will be taking up her new role in March 2021. Find out more.

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Government Publishes New Procurement Green Paper

A green paper is a government policy consultation paper which is sets out planned policy reforms for people to respond to, which then may be subsequently published as a white paper and further legislation as required. This green paper sets out government proposals on the procurement of public services in the context of Britain leaving […]