People working for voluntary groups across London have been invited to take part in a new awards scheme, it has been revealed.

Set up to highlight the work of voluntary and charity institutions working with disadvantaged sections of society, the London Health Commission Awards is looking to recognise such organisations’ contributions to public health and wellbeing.

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Communities facing problems such as unemployment will receive £230 million from the government, it has been announced.

Some of the most deprived areas in the UK will receive grants, which will be distributed through established New Deal for Communities (NDC) partnerships.

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A number of focus group sessions are to take place in London later this year judging the effect of the Compact in regards to those working for charity and voluntary institutions, it has been revealed.

Organised by the Compact Voice National Network, the meetings will deem whether the Compact is effective in meeting its goal of recognising and supporting the independence of those operating in the public sector.

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The third sector should play an increasing role in the shaping of Britain, a leading politician has reported.

Speaking at a lunch event by the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations, secretary of state for communities and local government Hazel Blears claimed that those working in the third sector currently have an important part in mobilising Britons into taking "social action" and delivering services.

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Young Britons feel that they can relate to those working for charities, new research shows.

A study carried out by nfpSynergy, as part of its Charity Awareness Monitor, reveals that just under half (47 per cent) of 16 to 24-year-olds state that they trust such organisations.

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