Yesterday, the government published its 10 Year Health Plan. We've summarised the paper for NAVCA members, and we encourage you to share this with your networks. 


The document is 168 pages long, 148 of which contain mainly densely written content. This is a nuts-and-bolts summary of the paper, with a focus on the key themes relevant to the local VCSE sector and the role of Local Infrastructure and ICS-VCSE Alliances.

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Hello Neighbours, 


The latest edition of our monthly newsletter is here. July is a busy month for crime prevention and community news. 

Kicking off with antisocial behaviour awareness week, there's an update on the summer safety crackdown on ASB which was launched last week by the Home Secretary, and details on the ninja knife amnesty happening this month. 


As always, this issue also has a host local news and special offers too. 

Rossendale Council produce a monthly bulletin with their health and community partners to keep you updated on the community support and activities happening across Rossendale. 

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• this edition's main story,
• our latest jobs,
• sector news and views,
• current surveys and consultations,
• upcoming networks and forums.

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, is launching a county-wide survey to hear directly from women and girls about the key issues affecting their safety.
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Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a top priority in the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan. While crime data offers valuable insights into reported offences, this survey aims to uncover under-reported experiences and understand the reasons why some incidents go unreported to the police or other organisations.

We’re excited to bring you another round of stories and updates that shine a light on the people, projects, and partnerships driving positive change in our communities. 
 
As well as our usual news, this month’s newsletter features stories recognising the impact of small charities for Small Charities week, the work of LGBTQ+ organisations for Pride Month and articles from our Mental Health Week campaign. 
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A group of 21 ambitious frontline charities working in the fields of community, environment, welfare and youth support have been named winners of the 2025 Weston Charity Awards. The Awards recognise and enhance the vital work of small charities across the UK, amplifying their impact and boosting long-term resilience in the face of increasing third-sector challenges.

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This year's winning charities, located in the Midlands, Wales, and the North of England, were selected from 160 applicants. Each will receive a regenerative support package valued at over £22,000. This includes free access to the Pilotlight 360 programme – a remarkable eight-month package of charity leadership coaching worth an estimated £16,000. Expert “Pilotlighters” from private and public sectors offer professional mentoring on topics from income diversification to long-term business strategies. In addition, Award winners will receive a grant of £6,500 from the Garfield Weston Foundation.

Action Fraud is urging people to look out for rogue QR codes, after 784 reports of ‘quishing’ were made to Action Fraud between April 2024 and April 2025, with almost £3.5 million lost