Sector News

Government challenges third sector to lead the way in transforming public services
Government challenges third sector to lead the way in transforming public services
The Minister for the Third Sector has challenged the third sector to show the way in transforming public services.  A...
11 Dec 2008
USA - November/December edition of USDA's Rural Cooperatives Magazine now online
USA - November/December edition of USDA's Rural Cooperatives Magazine now online
The November/December edition of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Cooperatives Magazine is now online.  It includes an article...
11 Dec 2008
Rural Sparks' launches - Carnegie on the hunt for rural champions
Rural Sparks' launches - Carnegie on the hunt for rural champions
TV personality Jimmy Doherty is joining forces with Rachel’s Organic founder Rachel Rowlands and the Carnegie UK Trust to recognise...
11 Dec 2008
New £1m social enterprise fund in Scotland
New £1m social enterprise fund in Scotland
A £1 million fund to help aspiring social entrepreneurs launch new ventures is ready to begin operating from March next...
11 Dec 2008
Defra - "CAP Health Check deal a step forward but also a missed opportunity"
Defra - "CAP Health Check deal a step forward but also a missed opportunity"
The agreement reached on the CAP Health Check in Brussels is a step in the right direction of further reform,...
11 Dec 2008
£7m to help social enterprise grow in Wales
£7m to help social enterprise grow in Wales
Social enterprises in West Wales and the Valleys will benefit from a £7.1 million project to help them grow, the...
11 Dec 2008
Action Plan to Support Third Sector
Action Plan to Support Third Sector
Kevin Brennan, Minister for the Third Sector, has announced his intention to develop an action plan of government support for...
11 Dec 2008
Social Enterprise Day 2008
Social Enterprise Day 2008
20th November is Social Enterprise Day 2008. The day aims to both inspire the next generation of social entrepreneurs and...
20 Nov 2008
Government to launch £25 million fund for Women's Enterprise
Government to launch £25 million fund for Women's Enterprise
The Government will today (19th November) launch the Aspire Fund - a £25 million investment fund for women-led businesses - to...
19 Nov 2008
Defra lauches new Third Sector Strategy and £6m Greener Living Fund
Defra lauches new Third Sector Strategy and £6m Greener Living Fund
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched its Third Sector Strategy along with a new £6 million...
19 Nov 2008
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