Joe Irvin takes over the reins at NAVCA
Joe Irvin, has taken up his post as NAVCA's new Chief Executive. He takes over from Kevin Curley who is retiring after 9 years in the post. Joe has quickly set out his priorities. read more...
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On this site you will find information to support local voluntary and community action.
NAVCA believes voluntary and community action offers solutions to the challenges we face. Action rooted in communities brings local people together to campaign, volunteer and provide services. Uniquely, NAVCA is a national membership organisation with a grassroots view. Our membership network of over 400 local support and development charities keeps us in touch with the views of local charities and community groups from across the whole of England.
Recent blog entries
- Work Programme, voluntary sector providers & Merlin
John Dawson
15th Dec 2011 at 04:04
DWP has carried read more...
- Who's organising your community?
Robert Beard
21st Nov 2011 at 02:02
The coalition government's idea read more...
- Not what it was... The Localism Bill
Robert Beard
11th Nov 2011 at 03:03It's one of the longest pieces of legislation ever to complete its passage through parliament. Its hatching has taken 18 months; from its appearance as a paternal twinkle in the read more...
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Latest news
Local authorities reminded to follow best value guidance
NAVCA, ACEVO and NCVO have written a joint letter to all local authority chief executives to remind them of the need to follow the Best Value Statutory Guidance when reviewing voluntary read more...
Understanding Local Giving
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) at Sheffield Hallam University and NAVCA are working together on a research project to better understand the contribution read more...
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Public law barristers, Doughty Street Chambers in London and public law solicitors, Irwin Mitchell in Sheffield are working with NAVCA to provide more support to members as the next wave of local cuts sweeps in this winter.
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Over 50 courses for development workers at venues throughout the country.
