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Job Opprtunity at CVS!!

CVS are looking for a person to work with voluntary and community groups that provide a service to 0 -16 year olds. You will give support on setting up a group, funding, employment law and other issues affecting voluntary groups working with children and young people. more

Wigan MBC Small Grants – Download Forms!

You can now download your application forms direct from the Wigan MBC website! A much quicker and easier way to apply for funding For help completing your Wigan MBC Grant Aid funding application forms, call Louise, here at CVS, on 01942 514 234, more...

New CYP area to our website

If you or your group are involved with children and Young People, check out our new dedicated area dealing specifically with those areas. It contains a wealth of information, links and downloads to help people whoe involved in Children and young peoples groups or are looking to start a new group.. more...

New health project at CVS

Wigan and Leigh CVS has been successful in securing £440,000 of lottery money (BASIS) to provide a range of support to groups working in the field of health and social care.  The money, spread over five years, will be used to employ two staff who will offer training, development advice, networks and a link to their public sector partners. 
One of the main aims of the project is to ensure that voluntary groups have the skills necessary to engage in commissioning process, both as a provider of services and as a partner in helping decide what services are needed. more...

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Come along to CYPs event to help you develop your skills and value diversity!!
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