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Learning Disability Services Tender Event Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) are inviting providers of adult learning disability services to find out about the upcoming tender for supported living services in Doncaster. more

Fit4funding Monthly Funding e-newsletter Are you searching for funding for your projects? Then the Fit4funding e-newsletter is the solution. more

New Institute of Fundraising website launched The Institute of Fundraising have launched their new website with a host of new features! The website contains freshly developed digital features to advance the Institute's online offering for the fundraising community. more

Best Bar None awards winners announced at ceremony The Best Bar None awards winners were announced at ceremony held this week, which was hosted by Sine FM and included a charity auction in aid of the Aurora Centre. more

Mutuals get go ahead A new Co-operatives Bill, announced by the Prime Minister on 19th January, will provide new rights for public sector workers to create mutuals and own a stake in their success. more

Funding big ideas, inspiring social action The Social Action Fund is a new grant fund of over £20 million. The fund is currently open for a second wave of applications, but will only remain open until 3rd February. more

Draft public procurement directive published by European Commission The European Commission has published draft rules on public procurement that are expected to make it easier for charities to win public sector contracts, reports Third Sector. more

Get Doncaster Walking Festival 2012 160 residents turned out to enjoy the first walk of the 2012 Get Doncaster Walking Festival and take the first steps towards a healthy year. A number of walks will also take place in February and March to support local cancer charity Aurora and local voluntary youth organisations. more

Rent-free space for social organisations The property charity 3Space have a large 10,000 ft2 unit in the Centurion Retail Park for charities, community groups and non-profits to use for free. more

Does your organisation need to increase and diversify its income streams? This question will probably prompt a reply of YES by every organisation in the voluntary and community sector in Doncaster. The good news is that the Social Enterprise Development Team at CVS can help and at no cost to your organisation. more

Unwanted Christmas Presents Appeal At the Alzheimer's Society we are always on the look out for unwanted gifts that we can raffle at local events to raise vital funds for our cause. Many of us receive Christmas gifts that are, for whatever reason, surplus to requirements. Why not donate them to a good cause? more

Time to Change Grants Time to Change is England's biggest ever attempt to end the stigma and discrimination that faces people with mental health problems. The Time to Change grants fund will distribute £2.7 million to approximately 75 projects across England from April 2012 to March 2015. more

Local organisations to be shown how to promote themselves online for free Doncaster Council is offering local organisations an opportunity to learn how they can reach new customers with a free online store at a workshop on Tuesday 10 January between 9am and 12.30pm at the Carr House Centre. more

Coalfields Regeneration Trust Grants Grants of £500 to £5,000 are available for new or established groups for revenue or capital costs. more

Princess Alexandra Donates Prize for Local Raffle This is your chance to win a handbag belonging to Princess Alexandra. The Princess made the generous donation to the Alzheimer's Society after meeting local volunteer Eileen Harrington. more

Third sector warned over budget cuts A leading South Yorkshire turnaround specialist is calling on not-for-profit organisations to seek early advice if funding gaps cause financial problems. more