Those working for charities which support conservation and biodiversity are being invited to apply for financial assistance, it has been revealed.

GrantScape is to offer a total of £1.7 million for those projects which look to improve the quality of life for plants and animals, in addition to the ecosystems which they are a part of.

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A new campaign has been launched targeting those operating within the third sector, it has been revealed.

The initiative by the Institute of Fundraising aims to ensure that fundraising is recognised as a part of overall volunteering initiatives and as such the organisation is calling on charities and community bodies to give their opinions on volunteer fundraising.

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Those working for a local authority in Greater Manchester have been praised for the provision of services to its residents, it has been revealed.

In an Audit Commission report, Trafford council was given two stars out of a possible three and cited as having "promising prospects" for achieving future improvements.

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Those working in the third sector are being invited to apply for a new financial assistance scheme, it has been revealed.

Provided by the Ministry of Justice, the Innovation Fund is to offer a total of £150,000 to charities and community groups which encourage members of the public to get involved in the democratic process.

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Those working for charities in Britain should share their skills framework and experiences with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Europe, it has been claimed.

In research commissioned by Pareto Fundraising and carried out by the Alliance of Fundraising in central Europe, it was revealed that third sector bodes in Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic encounter difficulties with generating revenue and setting up donor databases.

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