NAVCA’s six point test for local Healthwatch
NAVCA has issued a six point test for local Healthwatch to make sure they are genuine grassroots bodies. To pass the six point test, the Government needs to amend the Health and Social read more...
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On this site you will find information to support local voluntary and community action.
NAVCA believes voluntary and community action offers solutions to the challenges we face. Action rooted in communities brings local people together to campaign, volunteer and provide services. Uniquely, NAVCA is a national membership organisation with a grassroots view. Our membership network of over 400 local support and development charities keeps us in touch with the views of local charities and community groups from across the whole of England.
Recent blog entries
- Cost of procurement
John Dawson
27th Jan 2012 at 09:09Do you calculate how much time, and what cost, it takes to complete tenders? A recent European Commission paper puts the figure at over £3,000 per tender, and over £4,500 read more...
- Work Programme, voluntary sector providers & Merlin
John Dawson
15th Dec 2011 at 04:04
DWP has carried read more...
- Who's organising your community?
Robert Beard
21st Nov 2011 at 02:02
The coalition government's idea read more...
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Transforming Local Infrastructure
Following the announcement from the BIG Fund of the Transforming Local Infrastructure funding decisions, Joe Irvin, Chief Executive of NAVCA said.. read more...
Local charities and community groups have voice thanks to NAVCA members
A NAVCA report highlights the part its members play in bringing together the local voluntary sector to strengthen its voice. A survey carried out in November finds that most places read more...
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