Archive - 2010

The Fifth Cohesion Report is a key policy document for the future of EUⁱ funding. Published by the European Commission (10 November 2010), it outlines the approach the EU could take to regional development under the next spending round starting 2014.

The Skills Funding Agency has posted a letter from David Hughes, Director of Provider Services. According to the letter the deadline for organisations to register with the Approved College and Training Organisation Register (ACTOR) – (the Skills Funding Agency’s on-line e-Tendering application for the procurement of education and vocational training services) has now changed. The new deadline is 14 January 2011.

NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) has published 'A bridge between two worlds', a report which explores what is being done by local support and development organisations, working in partnership with public bodies, to develop, promote and shape really good, intelligent, local commissioning practices.

NAVCA has published Creating your Green Action Plan, with tips and ideas for how to develop a sustainable development action plan for your organisation.