Cabinet Office
The latest news and policy updates from the Office of the Third Sector.
Juliet Mountford has been appointed as the Deputy Director of Strategy at the Office of the Third Sector. She will be overseeing the business strategy, communications and research functions within the Office.
The Office of the Third Sector is seeking to appoint a project consultant to support the development of a new Third Sector Research Centre. The project consultant will be asked to prepare a report scoping out aspects of the centre's structure and operation.
Minister for the Third Sector Phil Hope has praised the work of volunteers involved in the emergency response to this summer’s floods on a visit to Oxford, where he learned about the wide range of services provided by voluntary organisations to help those affected.
Phil Hope, the Minister for the Third Sector, has recorded a video message in support of the GoldStar volunteering and mentoring regional road shows.
The public is being invited to nominate community groups who give their time to help others for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2008. Nominations need to be in ahead of the deadline at the end of September.
John Stoker has stepped down as Commissioner for the Compact with immediate effect for personal reasons. He is replaced on a temporary basis by Helen Baker.
A new survey revealing the popularity of volunteering and charitable giving is being launched by Minister for the Third Sector Phil Hope. The survey, commissioned by the Office of the Third Sector, explores people's views and experiences of participation in voluntary activity and charitable giving.
The Community Assets fund, a £30 million programme to transfer public buildings to local organisations, is now open to applications. The programme is being launched with a series of regional workshops across England.
Minister for the Third Sector Phil Hope has praised the work of volunteers involved in the emergency response to this summer's floods on a visit to South Northamptonshire.
The Social Enterprise Coalition has announced a short list of 15 social organisations for the Enterprising Solutions Awards 2007, the annual awards for social enterprise supported by the Office of the Third Sector.