Tags: Community
Litter Picking Heros Offered Support
Posted: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:22
Leicestershire County Council is supporting local litter picking groups - often called wombles - by pledging to help them access the equipment they need.
Across Leicestershire, there are hundreds of groups... Read More »
COVID-19 Impact Conversations
Posted: Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:17
Leicestershire County Council would like to hear about how the pandemic has been for you and your community. The last year has been a really difficult time for people across the County, many of whom have... Read More »
Think Funding - Annual Fundraising Survey
Posted: Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:37
Think Funding, is undertaking an Annual Fundraising Survey which is aimed at Third Sector organisations in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Please see the link below to complete the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/FundraisingSurvey2021... Read More »
VAL Promotes National Trustee Week 2nd to 6th November
Posted: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:33
As part of National Trustee Week which runs from the 2nd to 6th November 2020 VAL has posted updated information from the Charity Commission.
The Charity Commission has redesigned its guidance to make the... Read More »
National Befriending Week 1st to 7th November
Posted: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:59
Many people across our communities experience loneliness and it has been highlighted more so during Covid-19, with people of all ages and demographics having to isolate or shield.
Loneliness is a very real... Read More »
£1/2 Million in Emergency Grants
Posted: Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:51
Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation Delivers Over £1/2 Million in Emergency Grants
- 131 local charities, voluntary & community groups awarded
- National Emergencies Trust donations being... Read More »
County Council receives award for timely community sector support
Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2020 07:39
Leicestershire County Council has received a local award in recognition of its efforts to support communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
In March, the council set aside £1.5m to help voluntary... Read More »
Free Social Media Training for VCSE Groups
Posted: Tue, 26 May 2020 11:18
Leicestershire Cares are hosting a free Social Media webinar. The session, which will take place on 10th June 2020 is presented by an expert partner organisation. It will provide hints and tips on which... Read More »
Congratulations Great Glen
Posted: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:11
Congratulations to Great Glen Neighbourhood Plan group on the successful referendum of their revised Neighbourhood Plan. The referendum, which took place on 23rd January 2020 with a turnout of 23.2% and... Read More »
Still time to have your say on Leicestershire County Council's draft Equality Strategy 2020-24
Posted: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:47
The consultation on the council's draft Equality Strategy 2020-24 is open until midnight on 2nd February 2020 - don't miss out on the chance to shape the council's equality priorities over the next four... Read More »