 What's On in June:
 It was great to see so many of you at the NAVCA Annual Conference in Birmingham a few weeks ago. I connected with so many people, and it was lovely to build on existing relationships and start new ones. I came away feeling energised, and that I had learnt so much. If you missed it, see below for an opportunity for a free ticket next year by telling us a bit about your experiences of NAVCA membership.
But that already feels like a little while ago, as the reality of local authority changes from the local elections are settling, so we are hosting two really important events for members. Firstly, Akiko Hart, Director of the human rights organisation Liberty, has done a lot of thinking about cultural shifts happening the country, and the implications of that for the political landscape. She is insightful and thoughtful, and brings a provocation about how we future proof the voluntary sector to reflect a changing world. Local infrastructure has a key role in that, so do come and be energised and provoked to think about what we might do as individuals, organisations, and a network. The other event is a more focused session on the impact of local political change in the recent elections. How can we best work with and influence new councillors and new political dynamics? By rooting the conversation in real examples, the session will help us be effective and build our influence. As we reach the middle of Volunteers Week, I am sure you have plenty of events, comms, and activity going on. Do share what you’re doing, it is great to see the range and breadth of how we are engaging, promoting and working with volunteers locally.  Hello Neighbours,
And happy Neighbourhood Watch week! A time to bring neighbours together, and to celebrate the people who make a difference to our communities. We’ve packed and sent out dozens of Communi-Tea packs, but it’s not too late to get one from our shop, if you’re keen to host an event. We would love to hear what you are doing in your area - it’s always a joy to share the incredible work going on across our amazing network. Tell us about your events here. Highlights this month:
Neighbourhood Watch volunteers are amazing, and we want to celebrate the brightest and best. Nominations for the volunteer recognition awards are now open, and you have until 5 July to enter. There are five categories five categories: Innovation and Reach, Crime Prevention, Community Health and Wellbeing, Young Volunteer Award, and the Special Recognition Award. Celebrate your favourite volunteers here. And find out about the police awards here. Welcome to your fortnightly NAVCA newsletter, with all the latest events, resources, and support from NAVCA, tailored to local infrastructure organisations.
 Welcome to the Get Grants May 2026 Newsletter!
It's a busy month here at Get Grants, with lots of Training, MASTERCLASSES and FREE Events all designed to help you stay connected, grow your skills and strengthen your fundraising efforts! This month, we are excited to announce that we have set a date for the Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference 2026! Join us on 6th & 7th October for 2 days full of celebration, inspiration, and practical advice and support. Our In-Person Bid Writing Training Course returns to London. Join John Ellery for practical support to boost your bid writing confidence. On 11th May at 10am - 11am, Andy King leads Building Corporate Partnerships MASTERCLASS, exploring how to create successful partnerships for your charity. You can also now watch Mike Zywina's Accessing Invite-Only Funders MASTERCLASS On Demand via our website! We’ve also got a great range of FREE Events this month, including a Meet the Funder Event: The Portal Trust, an Introduction to Trusts & Foundations Workshop and our Virtual Fundraisers Networking Event! And as always, don’t forget to check out this month’s funding opportunities and upcoming deadlines.  Hello Neighbours,
We have another bumper crop of interesting news from the network to share this month. We are cramming so much in, I’m genuinely considering going to a fortnightly format. I wonder if shorter newsletters every other week, might be easier to read. If you have strong views either to keep this monthly, or to move to fortnightly updates, please let me know in this very basic straw poll. Highlights this month include
 Our team is committed to raising awareness and providing valuable information to help you stay healthy and safe. We work to ensure that you have access to the resources and knowledge to help you make informed choices in order to protect yourself and your loved ones.  Find out what’s happening across Rossendale this month – from community activities and wellbeing support to training, funding and volunteering opportunities.
Welcome to your fortnightly NAVCA newsletter, with all the latest events, resources, and support from NAVCA, tailored to local infrastructure organisations. Use the headings below to jump to what you're most interested in, or browse the introduction and contents to find out more.
 Volunteers’ Week is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning! Whether you're hosting an event, giving a shout out to your amazing volunteers, or looking for new ways to get involved, we’ve got you covered.
 Please find attached the March newsletter.
As with previous editions, readers are encouraged to forward it to anyone who may benefit from its contents. VIC hopes you enjoy reading the latest updates and news. Further information and regular updates can be found on VIC’s Facebook page and group. If hard copies of the newsletter are required, please contact a member of the team on 01706 833180. Copies of all newsletters and the latest news are also available to download from the VIC website. Both the website and Facebook page are regularly updated with information about VIC services and activities.  Hello Neighbours,
April is the ‘cruellest month’ according to opening of the famous poem The Wasteland. But we disagree, our news this April is actually very exciting. We’re sharing insights into the new plans for police reform, a minute of mayhem on Radio 4, and celebrating some fantastic volunteers. Highlights this month:
 Welcome to your Charity Bulletin
As a family of financial services businesses, the Benefact Group reinvests available profits back to charities and good causes. In this bulletin you'll find the latest support and news for charities from the Benefact Group.  With the sun finally popping out and longer days on the way, now's the perfect time to start planning some summer fun in your community - and in 2026, there’s even more to be part of.
This year, we're bringing The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out together on 5-8 June for a weekend of friendship, food, fun and action.  WELCOME TO YOUR APRIL COMMUNITY BULLETIN! We produce a monthly bulletin with our health and community partners to keep you updated on the community support and activities happening across Rossendale.
This includes information from our community groups, events, health information, grants and community training opportunities. We hope you will find the bulletin useful. All published Community Bulletins are available on our website - Community Bulletins Feel free to share the bulletin with friends, community groups and on your own social media. If you have any information that you would like to share in our next bulletin, or you would like to be added to the e-mail distribution list, email us at [email protected] Welcome to the latest NAVCA newsletter. There is lots of information and updates below – on Pride in Place; allyship, a Ministerial visit and more, so do have a look through. One thing to add is that last week was the first meeting of the new Covenant Council that I have a seat on alongside other civil society leaders. It was very much about getting to know each other, with No. 10 present and keen to emphasise the importance of the voice the Council will create. There was a high level of energy, pragmatism and ideas in the room, as well as a sense we need to focus our efforts where we can make change, and that this is a long game of culture shift and understanding as well as specific actions. Our first formal meeting will need to focus on a work plan and actions. In the meantime, I will keep on talking about the importance of community (not just charities) and of wider government engagement and influence (not just civil servants and Whitehall). Do keep sharing what you’re doing, seeing and experiencing – it all helps us understand the local picture to bring it to thee fore nationally!  As we move into spring, ongoing activity resumes along the Super Slow Way!
This month you can join us as we welcome the light at our Exbury Egg Spring Equinox with artist Stephen Turner (Friday 20th March). We'll also be hosting a Clayton Creatives Open Day (Tuesday 31st March) where you can come and get a taste of what happens in our weekly sessions. And the opportunity to have your say on the kind of work Super Slow Way plans for the rest of 2026 in our upcoming Community Assemblies. Regular activity also includes our Clayton Creatives Art Cafe sessions happening every Tuesday, currently facilitated by artist Cath Ford, weekly creative workshops and Solstice Garden sessions at the Exbury Egg in Burnley, our Canalside Wild Walks with artist Ian Halawi and our monthly Taste of Transformation events in Nelson which take place towards then end of each month. You'll find more information on all this activity below. We are busy planning for our new programme of activity starting in April so we look forward to sharing more information about that in the coming weeks. You'll find all new workshops and activities on the ‘What’s On’ section of our website. Activities are free and all are welcome. Please keep in touch with The Super Slow Way on Facebook, Instagram, our website and of course this newsletter to hear about everything that will be happening, and if you do visit any of our outdoor spaces or take part in any of our activities, we'd love to see so be sure to tag us in your social media photos @superslowway.  Did you know that in the first two months of 2026, Arts Lancashire shared 33 different paid jobs and artist commissions from Lancashire arts and culture organisations on our LinkedIn page?
We’re happy to report that March is kicking off strong, too. Of course, we may be biased, but working in the Lancashire arts and culture sector is a truly special experience. Whether you’re in full-time or part-time employment, working as a commissioned artist, or volunteering, you’re guaranteed to work closely with senior leadership and see your input genuinely valued. You’ll often have the chance to engage with different aspects of the projects and organisations you work with, helping you to develop your skills and prepare you for future career opportunities in Lancashire, or beyond.  Please find attached our February newsletter, as with previous newsletters please forward this newsletter to anyone you think would benefit from reading it.
We hope you enjoy reading the latest news from VIC. Our Facebook page and group is updated regularly with further news and information. If you require any hard copies of the newsletter, then please don't hesitate to contact one of the team on 01706 833180. You can also download copies of all our newsletter and latest news from our Website. Our website and Facebook page are regularly updated and there is more information on VIC services and activities. How are you doing, Lancashire?
There’s a lot happening in our County right now - and it’s going to affect the arts in ways both challenging and exciting. If your art is part of, or all of, your income, this is something you’ll want to pay attention to. Devolution is in progress, but culture isn’t yet one of the the three pillars that the new Lancashire Combined County Authority is built on. Could a directly elected Mayor change that - supporting local artists, boosting creative spaces, and putting culture at the heart of our region’s future? We’d love to know what you think – share your thoughts with us on this in the comments. Local Government Re-organisation is looming. The Lancashire we have known since 1974 - following the changes introduced by the Local Government Act 1972, and save for the 1998 shift that made Blackburn and Blackpool unitary authorities alongside Lancashire County Council - is set to change again.  A belated Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus (or Happy St David’s day) everyone, but especially our 52,000 members in Wales. St David was a 6th century monk, born in Pembrokeshire who famously advised: “Do the little things in life.” I love that advice, it chimes so well with what Neighbourhood Watch members do all the time. Through small actions every day, we make our streets better, safer and friendlier places to live.
We have a date that we want you to put in your calendars. 1-7 June will be Neighbourhood Watch Week – the theme this year will be “communi-tea”. Yes, you read that correctly, it’s a mixture of community and tea party, and who doesn’t love a tea party? Find out more about what we have planned here. Welcome to the Get Grants March 2026 Newsletter!
Coming up this month, we have Creating Impact Reports MASTERCLASS on Wednesday 4th March, followed by Accessing Invite-Only Funders MASTERCLASS on Thursday 2nd April. Join our Meet the Funder/Expert Events with the easyfundraising Impact Fund, Charity Digital and Charity Excellence Framework to learn about their latest insights, resources, and opportunities. You can also join us for our Get Jobs Showcase, led by Get Grants Director & Founder John Ellery, where you’ll learn more about how we support organisations across the sector. If you missed the latest MASTERCLASS with John Ellery, our NEW Core Cost Application MASTERCLASS is now available on demand. You can purchase it and watch anytime, at your own pace. Plus, check out upcoming grant deadlines, featured funding opportunities, and all our latest Training and FREE Events this month. The March edition of the Rossendale Community Bulletin is now available and can be found at March 2026 - Communities Bulletin. We produce a monthly bulletin with our health and community partners to keep you updated on the community support and activities happening across Rossendale. This includes information from our community groups, events, health information, grants and community training opportunities. We hope you will find the bulletin useful. All published Community Bulletins are available on our website - Community Bulletins Feel free to share the bulletin with friends, community groups and on your own social media. If you have any information that you would like to share in our next bulletin, or you would like to be added to the e-mail distribution list, email us at [email protected]  |
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