Funderfinder

Funderfinder have added a new section under 'Looking for a grant?' on their website, called Awards and Competitions.

This lists schemes that they have come across, or been asked to publicise. It can be found at:
http://www.funderfinder.org.uk/links_awards.php
we hope you find it useful.
For more information on using Funderfinder please contact MVSO

Tel 01343 541713

Email – mvso@mvso.org.uk
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MVSO Annual General Meeting
Wed 24th Sept 2008
4.30 pm to 6.00pm
The Mansefield, Mayne Road, Elgin

If you would like to attend please contact MVSO
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Ladybird Developmental Group

Require a Treasurer

If you have a few spare hours a month to spare and would like more information on this role - please contact Carol White - 01343 812153

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Forthcoming MVSO Events/Seminars


Tues 2nd Sept 08 - No Charge
Surgeries with Insurance Brokers Keegan & Pennykid

Wed 24th Sept 08 - No Charge
MVSO's AGM

Tues 28th Oct 08 - Charge
Basic Book Keeping Course

Thurs 20th Nov 08- Charge
Governance Seminar

Invitations for all of the above will be sent to our members, if you would like further information on these events then please contact our office.
Tel - 01343 541713
email - mvso@mvso.org.uk
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MVSO New Charges for Training Events

MVSO will now have a basic charge of £10 per person for attending any of our seminars unless stated as FREE of Charge. We are sorry for this, but we are sure you will understand with the costs of training, venue hire and refreshments it can all be very expensive. We have discussed this issue of payment for a long time but sadly we need to start charging to try and cover some of our costs.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should your group have a problem in this payment, we would hate for you to miss out on a seminar that could be vital for your group.
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VOLUNTARY ACTION FUND

New Grants for Volunteering Projects

The Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) has confirmed that its flagship volunteering investment fund is once more open for business.

The Volunteering Scotland Grant Scheme (VSGS) can provide grants for up to three years for projects that attract harder to reach volunteers. The philosophy behind VSGS is simple: that with dedicated resources, organisations can develop and sustain high quality volunteering opportunities for people who need more support to get involved; and that with this extra resource of volunteers, the organisation can enrich its services.

Applications for grant are now invited. Substantial grants for one, two or three years are available, as well as one-off small grants of £5000 to smaller organisations.
To find out more visit the VAF website on: www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk
or phone the office on 01383 620780.
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Village Halls Summit

To view this document on the Village Halls Summit 2008 please click on the link below
http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/download/2371/Village-Halls-Summit-2008-Report.pdf
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