The workshop is for VCS groups and organisations that need more support and guidance on the PQQ process. It is intended as a follow up on the introductory session held in September ‘09 on Commissioning for the VCS
There are no places left for 11th February 2010 for this HSE registered and certificated course. Owing to demand, CVS Hounslow will be running it again at the end of March. Booking forms will be made available during February
A final round of Rainbow funding is now available to tenants and leaseholders of Hounslow Homes. Groups can apply for funding of between £5000 and £15,000. Applicants will be required to fill in only one application form and the closing date for applications is Wednesday 17th February. Applications will be assessed by the Rainbow Panel at the end of February.
Finally, the long awaited National Compact has arrived. Developed following months of consultation, the new Compact is leaner, more focussed and reflects the changing operating environment for the partnership between government and the voluntary sector.
We‘re the Council for Voluntary Services in Hounslow, an independent body which exists to support, advise and represent all voluntary groups based or working in the London Borough of Hounslow. Membership and our services are provided free of charge.
CVS Hounslow offers support and advice on a wide variety of voluntary and community sector issues. We also represent the views of both funded and unfunded voluntary groups in the London Borough of Hounslow.
Members can book an appointment with our Groups Development Officer for help and advice on voluntary sector issues.
CVS Hounslow runs free training for member organisations and an information service.
Our Community Accountant offers weekly finance surgeries.
We run and develop the Children and Young People’s Forum and work to ensure a voice in local decision making for the voluntary sector.
To facilitate the development of a socially inclusive, well informed, well trained, professional and appropriately funded voluntary/community sector that is responsive to the needs of local people.
