AVECO - the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations, a membership body for CEOs, chairs, trustees and senior managers in the Third Sector, is offering three conferences during the summer. 

Meet the Changemakers: Expert Tips for Effective Engagement is a collection of contributions from accomplished leaders with backgrounds in different sectors. The publication and podcasts focus on three key leadership skills necessary for effective engagement.

Download the publication now [1.1Mb].

Find out how much you know about the different parties' health policies by playing a new interactive game from the King’s Fund.

Government guidance on how councils should encourage local voluntary groups to compete for council contracts.

The Westminster City Partnership has ended ten years of partnership with the voluntary sector, by voting to relegate voluntary and community representatives to a powerless advisory role, with no voting rights.

Want to learn more about the Westminster Equalities Partnership? A new page on the Westminster City Partnership website explains all.

Cycles of poverty, unemployment and low pay: a new report suggests long-lasting routes out of poverty

A new study highlights the impact has government policy on the voluntary sector since 1997, and highlights key future challenges.

The filing dates for filing private limited company accounts with Companies House have been brought forward by a month.

Voting in the first round of WCN elections ended on 25 January 2010, and with all votes counted, the Westminster Community Network is delighted to introduce its new Representatives, Chair and Vice-Chair.