We’re excited to announce that Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service (NCVS) is in the process of transitioning from a personal LinkedIn profile to a dedicated business page! This move is part of our commitment to better serve our followers and provide more relevant, tailored content to the incredible voluntary sector in Nottingham.
Helen Oparinde, Sector Growth Coordinator, breaks down what the latest government spending plans mean for the voluntary sector.
Government spending is split into two main categories: Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL) and Annually Managed Expenditure (AME). The spending review focuses on departmental budgets - including day-to-day spending (resource DEL) and investment in infrastructure (capital DEL).
Funds are awarded on a rolling basis, with the next deadline for applications being Monday 15 September 2025.
The deadline for application is Tuesday 15 July 2025, 9am
Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden has launched the Safer Nottinghamshire Together Grants, offering funding to voluntary and community organisations that support the priorities in his Police and Crime Plan.
Two types of funding are available:
Thursday 19 June 2025, 10am to 11am
Online via Microsoft Teams
With the Radio Teleswitch (RTS) service due to be retired at the end of June 2025, it is important for frontline organisations to understand what this means for the people they support and how they can help them take action before the switch-off date. Importantly, anyone with an RTS meter should contact their energy supplier as soon as possible.
National Energy Action will be hosting a consultation that will cover:
‘I’m worried that a charity might not be operating as it should - what should I do?’ It’s a question no one wants to ask, but sometimes we must. Whether you're a member of the public, a volunteer, or a staff member, Helen Oparinde, NCVS Sector Growth Coordinator, guides you through the process, including the latest guidance (released today, Monday 6 June), to support you through what can be a challenging and uncertain situation.
NCVS Volunteering Development Officer, Dave Thomas has had a busy Volunteers' Week and has sent this detailed report:
Last week’s Volunteers Week was, again, a very busy and very positive week for us at NCVS. We hosted an online Leaders of Volunteers Network, the first face-to-face training in about five years, and I went to talk to students at a volunteering event where I was invited by the University of Nottingham Students’ Union Communities Team to be part of a panel.
Changing Futures Nottingham has announced a new funding partnership with the Ministry of Justice that will strengthen ongoing collaborative work with the probation service in Nottingham. The 18-month investment will support efforts to reduce reoffending, improve rehabilitation, and enhance resettlement pathways for individuals experiencing multiple disadvantage.
There is no stated deadline, groups are advised to apply ASAP
Nottingham City Council has grant funding, through UK Government Funding, of up to £25,000 for organisations in Nottingham city looking to make green travel improvements.
Grant funding can be used to pay for:
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 1 July 2025
The Wolfson Foundation offers capital funding to support organisations that provide care and services for older people, particularly those who are isolated or living with a neurodegenerative condition. Grants are available for new buildings, refurbishment projects, and equipment.
Eligible applicants must be UK-based registered or exempt charities or local authorities. If your organisation is subject to regulation (such as by the CQC), you must hold at least a ‘Good’ rating.