September 2008 News
Older people and wellbeing
Despite an ageing population who are living longer and healthier lifestyles and frequent stories about ‘WOOPYS’ (Well-Off Older People) cavorting about on grey gap years, there is some evidence that older people may be becoming decreasingly satisfied, lonelier and more depressed. IPPR have just published the first report in a new series about older people and wellbeing. The report describes some of the key social trends in the UK and assesses how these may be impacting on older people and...
Red Tory Economics
In a recent interview in The Independent, Phillip Blond, an academic at the University of Cumbria, outlines his version of a ‘more distributist Red Tory economics’.
He explains how the financial crisis we are currently experiencing is the unwinding, and even death of - with the US government’s recent intervention - the neo-liberalism introduced by Reagan and Thatcher – essentially Reaganomics is responsible.
However, within this crisis there is also opportunity – for the Conservatives to show...
The impact of migration on the VCS – free seminar report
There has been a marked increase in immigration to Britain since the mid-1990s. In particular, some of this migration has been in areas that have not previously experienced high levels of migration. (See global population movement). This has inevitably resulted in a changing UK population with changing needs. The effects of migration will have a broad impact on all organisations across the sector, not just those working with immigrants. The broader VCS is not currently geared to meeting the...
X and Y? The implications of a changing workforce for the VCS
Date: Tuesday 18 November 2008
Time: 2:00 – 5:00pm
Venue: Room 1, NCVO, Regent’s Wharf, 8 All Saint’s Street, London, N1 9RL
NCVO’s Conference Suite is fully wheelchair accessible. Teas and coffees on arrival
What is ‘Generation Y’? How are they different to ‘Generation X’? You may have heard these terms being used; now come and talk about their implications for the VCS. Come and discuss different generations in the paid workforce and hear some thought-provoking presentations from experts in...
Diversity and social cohesion seminar
Date: 29 September 2008
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Venue: NCVO, London
Véronique has added details of the third seminar in the 'Bridging Social Capital' series to our driver on multiculturalism and social cohesion policies. To get a feel for this series and the engaging discussions that have taken place at the events, have a look at the report for the first seminar on building bridges.
Run by NCVO and the Carnegie UK Trust Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society in the UK & Ireland, the free seminar...
From government to governance?
Date: 9 October 2008
Time: 12:00 - 2:15pm
Venue: NCVO, London
Véronique has added details to our driver on public participation in decision making about a forthcoming event on this issue. The lunchtime seminar is the second in a series organised by NCVO and the ESRC NGPA programme to stimulate discussion and debate, drawing together knowledge and promote learning on civil society.
This seminar is looking at shifts in governance and how voluntary and community organisations and other civil...
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Alive and Kicking: Creating successful strategies
Date: 11 December 2008, 10:00 - 17:00
This conference will help you lead your organisation confidently into the future, more on-mission and proactive.
If you’re responsible for strategic decisions within your organisation, sign up for our conference to spend an inspiring, hands-on day. You’ll have the opportunity to get fit for the...
What's changing about the world of work and employees?
Our NCVO Third Sector Foresight seminar on 18 November will be looking at one aspect of this – the workforce. Speakers including Jo Causon (director of marketing and corporate affairs at the Chartered Management Institute) and Richard Worsley (co-director of the Tomorrow Project) will be putting forward their thoughts about elements of age and workforce, the implications of different generations and what they bring to the world of work.
The interaction between technology and work is another...
A government committed to change?
Last week Alastair Darling predicted that Britain is facing its worst economic slowdown for 60 years, and he partially apportioned the blame on the current government. This week the government introduced new loans for some first time buyers, and stamp duty breaks for a handful of properties in order to kick start the housing market. Next week, new steps to help fuel poverty will be announced. For all appearances, the Government seems to be working hard to improve the situation it holds...
Making sense of your environment: Training for leaders Part 2
Second part of two training sessions for chief executive officers and chairs of infrastructure organisations. Run by NCVO Third Sector Foresight as part of Capacitybuilders Improving Support programme with partners the Centre for Charity Effectiveness at Cass Business School and the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Forum.
Date: 30 October 2008
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Danum Hotel,Doncaster High Street
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