NCVS Volunteering Development Officer Dave Thomas muses about a topic that has been around for a long time: are volunteer application forms an essential part of our recruitment process, or are they too much like job application forms?

From conversations with leaders of volunteers, I found very mixed views about using application forms as part of the volunteer recruitment and on-boarding process. Some leaders of volunteers love them, while others don’t use them at all.

The fund has an ongoing deadline, it is recommended to apply at least 16 weeks before you wish to start any activities or spend the grant money

Social connections and community activities are essential for creating healthier, happier lives and a thriving society. The National Lottery Community Fund supports community and voluntary projects with grants ranging from £300 to £20,000, available for up to two years.

On Sunday 1 June 2024, Kate, our Active Travel Social Prescribing (ATSP) Community Development Coordinator, went to Renewal Trust’s Feel Good Festival with Charlotte Moran, Active Travel Project Manager, on behalf of the Travel Well project.

The York Archaeology (YA) Nottingham Office has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to host a series of hands-on sessions designed to engage Nottingham City and County residents in archaeological and heritage-based activities. They want to showcase how such activities can improve health and well-being, foster new social connections, and improve self-esteem and confidence through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge.

Jules Sebelin, NCVS CEO, shares her thoughts on why a new way of thinking might be the best thing you can do.

There is no set deadline. However, the Foyle Foundation will stop accepting applications for the Small Grants Scheme on Friday 31 January 2025 and all projects must be completed before the end of 2025.

Grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 are available for grassroots charities registered in the UK that are active in their communities and currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged, or the general community.

Dave Thomas, NCVS Volunteering Development Officer looks back on a busy Volunteers' Week last week.

2024 marked the 40th annual Volunteers' Week, and NCVS has proudly celebrated each one. This year was no exception. Alongside our social media festivities and events hosted by volunteer-involving organisations, I took some time last week to step away from my computer and join in the celebrations.

Dave Thomas, NCVS Volunteering Development Officer, has been musing about a recent report that looked into employee volunteering.

The question mark at the end of the title is very deliberate.

An additional round of the Household Support Fund was announced in the Spring Budget on Monday 6 March 2024 which means up to £3.55m will be distributed in Nottingham this spring and summer. The money will be used to support struggling pensioners, families and the city’s most vulnerable households with the increased costs of living.  The money has come from the Government’s Household Support Fund and will be given out to people across the city to ease the pressure of increasing costs over the coming months. 

This fund closed for applications on Wednesday 19 June 2024