Issues

A look at the latest financing models for the voluntary sector – including social investment, loan finance and social impact bonds – and at the organisations offering non-grant finance.

Articles look at demonstrating impact in the voluntary sector – how it can be measured and reported – and at the limitations of the approach.

Articles look at how models of collaboration can help create 'marketplaces' within which voluntary sector providers and commissioners can trade.

Against the background of damaging cuts to the voluntary sector, these articles look at how voluntary organisations can collaborate or merge to maintain services.

A look at some of the key transport issues in Greater Manchester – focusing on the Local Transport Plan, community transport and the impact of the new sub-regional structures.

GMCVO's journal focuses on Social Return on Investment (SROI) – a methodology for measuring and accounting for the value you create with your work.

These articles explain the various forms of social media and how they can benefit third sector organisations.

GMCVO's journal highlights recent national initiatives that aim to raise the profile and importance of volunteering, and reports on Greater Manchester’s volunteering infrastructure.

Community hubs are usually based on buildings – but bricks and mortar are not essential to create a physical space for shared action by local neighbourhoods or communities of interest.

Against the background of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, this edition of Issues looks at how voluntary organisations can bring about sustainable change in their workplaces

GMCVO's journal explains the background to the personalisation agenda. It looks at some recent developments and potential implications for service users and third sector providers.

GMCVO's journal provides an overview of commissioning and procurement and at VCS engagement in the design and delivery of public services.

Against the background of the Equality Bill, GMCVO's journal discusses equality and human rights issues, and highlights related initiatives in Greater Manchester.

GMCVO's journal explores the impact of the economic recession on the VCS, focusing on responses from our region and the importance of developing strong links with local govt.

GMCVO's journal looks at some of the key changes to local government structures and procedures, and at the opportunities they present for partnership working with the voluntary and community sector

GMCVO's journal explains why quality assurance in the voluntary sector is important in helping to ensure that service users receive consistently high standards of service.

GMCVO's journal addresses key areas relating to the voluntary sector's use of ICT - such as budgeting and funding, ICT management, trustee responsibilities, purchasing, and support and training.

GMCVO's journal looks at partnership working between organisations, both within the VCS and across sectors.

GMCVO's journal looks at how the provision of training in the voluntary and community sector is affected by policy changes designed to raise achievements at all levels of skills.

GMCVO's policy journal looks at how and where the voluntary and community sector can find support from the business sector.

GMCVO's policy journal focuses on the transfer of public sector land and buildings to the VCS.

GMCVO's policy journal features articles that address key areas related to improving governance on voluntary sector boards.

GMCVO’s bi-monthly publication on areas of policy, practice and the operating environment affecting the voluntary and community sector in Greater Manchester.

GMCVO’s bi-monthly publication on areas of policy, practice and the operating environment affecting the voluntary and community sector in Greater Manchester.

GMCVO’s bi-monthly publication on areas of policy, practice and the operating environment affecting the voluntary and community sector in Greater Manchester.

GMCVO’s bi-monthly publication on areas of policy, practice and the operating environment affecting the voluntary and community sector in Greater Manchester.

GMCVO’s bi-monthly publication on areas of policy, practice and the operating environment affecting the voluntary and community sector in Greater Manchester.

GMCVO’s bi-monthly publication on areas of policy, practice and the operating environment affecting the voluntary and community sector in Greater Manchester.

GMCVO’s bi-monthly publication on areas of policy, practice and the operating environment affecting the voluntary and community sector in Greater Manchester.

GMCVO’s bi-monthly publication on areas of policy, practice and the operating environment affecting the voluntary and community sector in Greater Manchester.