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News
In this series of blogs, our Volunteering Development Officer, Dave Thomas, takes an overview of the five key steps of the volunteer journey. In the first one, he emphasises that leaders of volunteers need to be thinking from the perspective of a brand new volunteer who has never heard of your organisation. In the second, he encourages them to act quickly and decisively to harness the new…
In this week’s Frequently Asked Friday, we're tackling a question that’s becoming more common as the funding landscape shifts. Relying solely on grants can feel like running on a treadmill that’s getting faster every year – exhausting and hard to keep pace with. This week, Helen Oparinde, Sector Growth Coordinator, explores what other income options are open to charities, the rules you need to…
In this case study spotlight, we share how a growing partnership between the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) and our Social Enterprise Access (SEA) program is helping local social entrepreneurs go further and faster. With access to expert tools like market research and IP advice through Nottingham’s library network, SEA participants are turning ideas into action — and building stronger, more…
Events and Training
This online training, previously called “How to be a Better Leader of Volunteers”, takes you beyond the basics of managing and supporting volunteers and will explore some of the real-life issues that you’re facing as a Leader of Volunteers.
Starts: 10:00am Thursday 28 August 2025
An online networking meeting for anyone with an interest in managing, supporting or leading volunteers.
Starts: 10:00am Tuesday 2 September 2025
Part of a new Practice Development Unit (PDU) online learning series where practitioners can develop their understanding of neurodivergence in the context of severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD). This session will be delivered by Anna Tickle and Natasha Bloor, based on their work with Nottingham Recovery Network.
Starts: 1:00pm Tuesday 2 September 2025
Jobs
Resettlement Manager
Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum
Hours:
37 hours per week
Salary:
£31,508 per annum
Closing Date:
11:59pm Sun 17 August 2025
Date Posted
Fri 1 August 2025
Academy Team Leader
Double Impact
Hours:
37 hours per week
Salary:
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Closing Date:
11:59pm Sun 17 August 2025
Date Posted
Fri 1 August 2025
Project Support Officer
Nottingham Energy Partnership
Hours:
37 hours per week
Salary:
£24,627 - £27,627 per annum
Closing Date:
11:59pm Mon 18 August 2025
Date Posted
Mon 4 August 2025