Wednesday 15^th September

Margaretting Village Hall, Wantz Road, Margaretting.

London, United Kingdom – August 3 2010 - Lasa are offering an Advice and Information Management System database (AIMS Free) to all small community groups and third sector organisations across the UK, to help them deliver their services more efficiently and cost effectively in challenging times.

New Support Resource for People Managing Volunteers

Angela Smith talks at the ESTIC conference - Building a thriving Essex – Collaboration for a brighter future

Progress on tax reliefs and social investment wholesale bank, but no movement on Gift Aid or substantial donor legislation.

A possible easing of VAT restrictions for charities sharing back-office functions, progress towards a social investment wholesale bank and an extension of tax relief on charitable giving between EU countries were among the announcements made in today's Budget.

The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) and NHS East of England have joined forces in a new agreement to boost the health and wealth of the region.
The agreement enables the two organisations to work closer on priorities which will shape the region’s health and economy over the next decade.

NHS East of England and EEDA aim to make the following programme areas a priority for the benefit of businesses and communities in the East of England:

• Employment and work limiting illness - getting people back into work

NAVCA asked the three main political parties to outline how they would support voluntary and community action if they win the election. Who have published their responses in NAVCA's policy bulletin Circulation.

Download the three articles:

Labour (Word, 279KB)
Conservatives (Word, 278KB)
Liberal Democrats (Word, 281KB)

Also read NAVCA's campaigning document: Strong Independent Roots. This outlines six specific requests of government and six pledges of action NAVCA will take.

A huge thank you from the ESTIC team. You contributed to a great day and towards a THRIVING ESSEX! Thank you!

The information, provided in hard copy on the day is attached for any of you that missed out and don't worry the conference videos will be available here on the ESTIC website soon. Watch this space!