Due to the demand for places an extra session has been added on a Wednesday evening. Wednesday 1pm - 3pm Wednesday 5.15pm - 6.45pm Please find a link below to the Registration Form for the 10 week Community Media course that started today at the Central Lending Library. Community Media Registration Form The link below is for the 10 [...] [...more]
An exploratory study - are you doing Community Development work with Migrants and Migrant Communities? Or are you working in an area experiencing high levels of in-migration? If so, we need your help to answer these questions: What can community development offer to communities experiencing high levels of in-migration and/or migrant communities? What difference does community development [...] [...more]
This booklet paints a picture of the people of the city of Leicester. It tells how many people live here, their age and ethnicity, the faiths they follow and the languages they speak. It also reveals where and how they live, and many of the important issues facing those who choose to call this city [...] [...more]
Experts at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester are to lead three new research projects to help drive business activity in ethnic minority communities. DMU’s Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) will look at supplier diversity, new migrant communities and procurement readiness in ethnic enterprises. The studies will be led by Professor Monder Ram, a [...] [...more]
Please find below links to “Research” sources: Institute of Community Cohesion (iCoCo) Leicestershire County Council (Citizenship) - useful weblinks Leicester Shire Research (LSR) - online web portal Leicestershire’s VOICE Citizens Panel Research [...more]
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the planet – and one everyone can do something about. From recycling to offsetting emissions, and from turning the thermostat down to buying a more economical car, there are many steps you can take to help safeguard the future of the planet. Climate change: a quick guide [...more]
This special edition of VAL news is themed around economic development. Carol Varley, Policy and Procurement Director at VAL starts this issue with her take on Leicester’s changing urban landscape and the regeneration agenda. Carol advocates a much stronger partnership link between physical and social regeneration and the voluntary and community sector. Click here: VAL News June [...] [...more]
Despite a growth in specialist sector services in insurance, it must be said that the voluntary sector is wide with very diverse needs. An insurance broker who knows a lot about one aspect, for example large [...] [...more]
The Performance Hub closed at the end of March 2008. Between 2005 and 2008, the Hub delivered a range of services and produced a wealth of information about third sector performance. Much of the information produced is still available and free to browse on the [...] [...more]
Somali Cultural Awareness Seminar Tuesday, 10th June 2008 10.00am – 13.30pm Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 3PJ Does your work involve with Somali community/families and children? Want to know about more community’s culture and background? Need ideas on how to develop a culturally sensitive approach? Then come to the Somali Cultural Awareness seminar: ‘Engaging with Somali Community’ Places are limited so [...] [...more]
