Archive - May 2009

BT Community Connections is an award scheme which enables community and charitable organisations to get online and make use of information and communications technology (ICTⁱ).

Big Issue Invest is launching a Social Enterprise Investment Fund. This will provide risk capital for social enterprises that have the capacity for scale, profitability and significant social impact.

The Commission announced a new £10.2 million Strategic Funding Programme, providing three-year project-based funding of up to £450,000 for community and voluntary sector organisations.

MWH Mersey Basin Week is a celebration of the region's rivers, canals and watersides. Mersey Basin Week takes place from 2 -11 October 2009 and is organised by the Mersey Basin Campaign, the winner of the inaugural World River prize for its work in cleaning the river Mersey.