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Welcome to COVER - The Community & Voluntary Forum: Eastern Region.
COVER works to enhance the activities of the regional voluntary sector by co-ordinating projects and partnerships, encouraging funding into the sector, developing supportive policies and representing the sector’s interests to regional agencies and national government.
Regional News
COVER ebulletin: Issue 103 Out Now!
Download the latest ebulletin to keep up to speed on regional and national policy, consultations, tenders, news, events and much more.
DCLG Community Strategies
DCLG has published a series of evaluation reports into the impact of community strategies. COVER has produced a handy summary of the findings available for download now.
Public Services: What drives third sector innovation?
Take part in the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury survey so they can gain a better understanding of what enables the third sector to deliver innovative public services. Respond by 8 September 2008.
New Opportunity . . . Bursaries available to help VCS achieve NVQ Level 4: Information, Advice & Guidance
As part of the Regional Voluntary Sector Capacity Building Project, funds are being made available to assist individuals working within the VCS to achieve this level 4 qualification. Download criteria and an application form now.
Update: COVER PESTE Analysis
COVER's updated PESTE analysis, setting out the main drivers of change to the operating environment for the VCS in the eastern region, is available to download now.
Voluntary Action in the 21st Century
COVER provides a useful briefing on The Conservatives Green Paper which highlights the importance of the voluntary sector and sets out ways to encourage it as a force for social progress.
A fruitful future for the VCS in the eastern region? 21 October 2008
COVER's annual conference is set to help VCS in the region better understand the Government's plans and what they mean for all of us.
The new COVER Summer Bulletin is available for download now.
The new Summer Bulletin, featuring our newly refreshed COVER logo, includes a look at the regional tier beyond 2010, the aims of the European Social Fund and how the current economic climate will effect regional growth. Download your copy now.
Launched: The 2008 VCS Manifesto for the eastern region.
COVER has launched the 2008 manifesto on behalf of the VCS in the eastern region. Download your copy now.
COVER responds to SNR
COVER has made a formal response to the Government’s ‘Prosperous Places: Taking forward the Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration’.
Train to Gain and the Third Sector
The Learning and Skills Council has produced a national guide to its ‘Train to Gain’ programme, aimed at the voluntary sector. It is intended to explain the relevance and value of Train to Gain for organisations working with groups outside the education system or the labour market.
COVER Briefing: Sub National Review.
This latest briefing from COVER sets out the key points from the Sub National Review of Economic Development and Regeneration (SNR), which is open for consultation until 20 June 2008.
COVER Spring Bulletin available to download now.
Read about latest European Funding opportunities, new teaching qualifications, why social accounting matters and much more.
COVER Briefing: The East of England Plan
Find out what the plan is all about and why it matters to the voluntary and community sector.
GEO seeks non-executive board members
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is looking for three non-executive board members to complement the Senior Management Team.
Adult Skills and Employment Strategy for the East of England
Download the final draft of the strategy which aims to provide focus for coordinating activities working to increase adult skills and employment levels in the region.
East of England Plan Published
Launched today, the revision to the Regional Spatial Strategy for the East of England provides a sustainable long term vision for development in the region.
New Indices of Deprivation published
Important tool for identifying the most disadvantaged areas in England. Download and go to page 43 (chapter 5) for East of England deprivation map.
New! LAA Information Pack
Want to work with a local authority? COVER's new information pack tells you how to get involved in Local Area Agreements and includes details of which councils are choosing which national indicators.
Event explores ICT challenges for rural organisations
Find out about the ICT issues facing rural organisations in the Rural ICT Conference report.
COVER responds to EEDA's corporate plan 2008-11
COVER asks EEDA to consider the impact growth has on quality of life and highlights the need for active involvement of VCS organisations in regional programmes.
LSC publish regional commissioning plan
Find out what the LSC's priorities are for the region for 2008/9
Find out about EU Interreg funding opportunities in the region
European Regional Development Fund promoting regional planning development between European regions
EEDA publishes European Regional Development Fund prospectus
Winter Bulletin out now
Latest issue explores where Capacitybuilders is going, how the sector can prepare for LSC tenders and more.
Investment for rural businesses and communities in the region
Free peer support and coaching for small organisations
New Media Trust Improving Reach programme
COVER Annual Review 2006/7
Download our latest annual review and look out for the accompanying video coming online soon.
Action Plan Launched to Tackle Social Exclusion
The Plan highlights who is in most need, sets out what can be done to assist them and acts as a guide for those working to combat social exclusion.
The Queen's Speech
An overview from COVER - what is it? how does it work? what's in it? which bits are relevant for the VCS?
Review of Regional Economic Strategy (RES)
A reminder that the RES is currently open for consultation and to encourage you to have your say. Download more info, an overview and COVER's draft response now and get in touch with your thoughts.
New report outlines sub-sectoral support needs for the region
Download new report funded by Capacitybuilders and commissioned by COVER and MENTER.
Skills for Life and the VCS: Shaping the Future
New report on feasibility study around VCS' contribution to Skills for Life agenda in our region.
Government's Third Sector Review published
The Government has published the final report from the Third Sector Review, the largest consultation ever undertaken with the sector.
Skills for Care Eastern: New Ways of Working Project
Developed or thinking about new ways of working? ...
