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Funding News July 2025

Funding News July 2025

      The Latest Grant Fund opportunities can be found  :  HERE Please do let us know if you have success with any applications to these funders

The Good Practice Mentor

The Good Practice Mentor

The Good Practice Mentor (GPM) programme is an innovative project that brings together legacy, learning and resources from Ageing Better, a seven year Test & Learn project that worked to reduce social isolation and loneliness in people aged over 50, and engaged...

The NHS in England:  Lord Darzi Report Overview

The NHS in England: Lord Darzi Report Overview

The article reproduced in part below was written by NAVCA for LIOs across England. Last week saw the release of the much-anticipated "Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England" report, led by Lord Darzi, providing an in-depth analysis of the...

VOYC Devon Training

VOYC Devon Training

VOYC Devon have advertised some training particularly relevant for those working with children, young people and families   Group 5 (Designated Safeguarding Officer) Child Protection Training - 9.10.24 (9.30 am - 4 pm) in-person. Exeter - £75/each for members...

Jest For Men

Jest For Men

Introducing a exciting new 6-week stand-up comedy course starting soon in Exeter. The course is called Jest for Men, and it’s the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone, make people laugh, and learn the art of stand-up comedy. No...

Keeping Help and Support Local

Keeping Help and Support Local

Do you have an idea that could maybe help older or disabled people in your community? Support for those with ideas in Devon for all kinds of people (of all ages!) to set up as Microproviders by offering them the opportunity to join a free programme that ensures they...

Free DBS Workshops specifically for VCSE Organisations  30 July 24

Free DBS Workshops specifically for VCSE Organisations 30 July 24

Free DBS Workshops specifically for VCSE Organisations Workshops are suitable for to any staff who hold responsibility for DBS processes within their organisation, providing advice and making decisions about the level of DBS check that should be applied for, and/or...

Open for Applications:  Healthy Hearts Grants

Open for Applications: Healthy Hearts Grants

Healthy Heart Grant round open in England (South) Apply for funding of up to £15,000 for adult community projects in England (South) that promote a healthy heart.Funding is available for new community projects working with adults, that focus on promoting healthy...