The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has published an update to its 2011 Counting the Cuts report, looking at the scale of cuts so far and those still to come. The report predicts continued challenges for the sector, with further cuts to government funding alongside a worsening outlook for other traditional sources of income. However the authors note the range of strategies that charities have pursued so far to survive and express cautious optimism for the longer term.
GAVS has updated its Children’s Safeguarding Web Page with comprehensive information on all aspects of safeguarding including resources, training, where to go for the new DBS Checks (formerly CRB) and much more. Any organisation whose work brings it into contact with
should ensure it is up to date with safeguarding requirements.
GAVS publishes sector representatives reports of the partnership meetings between Health, the Council, Police, and Voluntary and Community Organisations. These meetings discuss and can make decisions about important issues such as keeping people safe; making sure children get the right care and support; helping people stay healthy, and much more. Latest reports are available under the Representation section above. We welcome your responses to these reports, please e-mail Laura or call 020 8858 1363 with your input.
