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Futurebuilders tender opportunities 21 September 2009 - England only
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The latest round up of public sector tender opportunities is available
on the Futurebuilders blog:

http://www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk/new-public-sector-contracting-opportunities-21-september/

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Communitybuilders seminars for potential applicants - England only
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A series of one-day seminars is running for organisations interested
in applying to the Communitybuilders fund for multi-purpose community
organisations. The seminars begin on 28 September until 22 October in
a range of locations throughout England. Click here to see a list of
the seminars and information on how to attend:

http://communitybuildersfund.org.uk/news-and-events/events

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Changes to Grants for the Arts application process
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The Arts Council has announced changes to its application procedures
for its Grants for the Arts programme
(http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/gfta2006.php). From 1 March
2010, applicants will be able to apply online.

It is also simplifying the information required for applications of
£10,000 or less by asking for a shorter proposal which will allow a
quicker decision to be made, within a six week period.

Grants for the Arts will be suspending new applications between 18
January and 26 February while the changes are implemented, although
decisions will continue to be made throughout the transition period.
The Arts Council is encouraging applicants who are thinking of
submitting an application during this time to submit earlier or later
than they were planning to ensure their applications can be assessed
in good time; applicants for £10,000 or less may find it is better to
submit their applications later and get a quicker decision using the
online process. For further information see the press release here:

http://press.artscouncil.org.uk/content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=837&NewsAreaID=2

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Collaboration and merger toolkits from the Charity Commission
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The Charity Commission has published two new toolkits for charities
who are thinking of merger or collaborative working. You can view the
collaboration toolkit here:

http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/enhancingcharities/colltoolkit.asp

And the mergers toolkit here:

http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/enhancingcharities/mergetoolkit.asp

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Bassac resources on collaborative working
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Bassac have a range of information on their website on collaborative
working for organisations. Collaborative working and merger are key
themes of the Government’s action plan, ‘Real Help for Communities‘, a
response to the difficulties organisations are facing during the
recession:

http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/real_help_for_communities.aspx

The site has case studies and resources available. See the Bassac
website for more information:

http://www.bassac.org.uk/our-programmes/collaboration/types-of-collaboration

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Kerrygold Farmer Cooperative Award
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The Irish dairy farmers’ co-operative who own Kerrygold Butter are
offering two awards of £1,000 each to the “most inspirational
community project group” and the “most inspirational young community
group”. You need to write 250 words about why your group should win.
The closing date is 30 September 2009. For further information see the
Kerrygold website:

http://www.kerrygold.co.uk/index.php?p=kerrygold-farmer-cooperative-awards,46

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